Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 19 November 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder observes children's learning and plans activities that cover all areas of children's development. Teaching encourages children to be motivated, engaged and to think. The childminder has a sharp focus on helping young children to develop good physical, social, communication and language skills.  The quality of the childminder and her assistant's interaction with children is good. Children develop their range of vocabulary and are able to form three to four word sentences as they respond to open-ended questions.  Children's sense of achievement is well promoted. They are able to make links in their own learning as the childminder tells them what they have achieved and takes photographs of their achievements. This helps children to have pride in what they do.  The childminder supports children to help others in their community and the wider world. Children make up shoe boxes of Christmas gifts to send to elderly people in the

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This provision is good

town and less fortunate children from around the world.  Children's behaviour is very good. They are well mannered, follow the house rules and are polite to visitors. The childminder uses effective strategies to help children reflect on their own behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching.  The childminder does not involve parents sufficiently in assessing the starting points for children's learning. She does not gather detailed information from them about what children already know and can already do.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan targeted professional development that helps to build further on good practice and raise the overall standard of teaching to an exemplary level  support parents to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting, in order to help inform the assessments of the starting points for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. He spoke with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times. He looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all those living and working on the premises.  The inspector was shown around the house and garden by the childminder. He also checked the childminder's procedures for assessing risks in the environment.  The inspector observed an activity and evaluated it with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements a suitable child protection policy and procedure, and shares it effectively with her assistant. Children are kept safe in the environment and on outings. For example, the childminder has taken steps to prevent children accessing certain parts of her home whilst building work is undertaken. Self-evaluation helps the childminder to identify ways to improve. For example, she has improved children's access to toys by reorganising the way she stores them. This has enhanced children's independence and ability to lead their own learning and play as they choose their own toys freely. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice effectively to ensure she knows how to keep children safe and to maintain good teaching standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's learning effectively to identify any possible gaps, which she is able to act on swiftly. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans for these effectively. The childminder skilfully promotes children's communication and language development well. She repeats words back to children for them to hear the correct pronunciation. She ensures children are then able to pronounce words correctly and helps them to persevere and overcome difficulties. The childminder promotes children's literacy skills effectively. Younger children make marks with tools in play dough and older children form recognisable letters. This helps to promote their early writing skills. Parents are kept informed of their children's progress through regular discussions. The childminder also shares ideas and resources with parents to encourage them to continue children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good technology skills. They use computers confidently. The childminder monitors their use and has appropriate arrangements in place to keep children safe when using the internet. Healthy lifestyles are well promoted. Children develop a good range of physical skills when they go to the park. The childminder uses these opportunities for children to learn how to take appropriate risks as they use a range of equipment. New children settle in quickly. They are becoming more confident, receiving reassurance and support from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Younger children develop strong foundations in preparation for the next stage of their development. Older children are taught the skills they need for nursery and school. They are able to recognise familiar letters and numerals from the range of text and numbers displayed by the childminder. Children develop good social skills, have a keen interest in books and are developing vivid imaginations. The childminder promotes these skills effectively by making good use of learning opportunities that arise when she takes children to a range of groups. Children play alongside others, listen to stories at the library and dance at music sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266489 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1059657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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