Childminder EY296281

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 14 July 2016

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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 has welcomed the advice of the local authority development worker and addressed the issues raised at the last inspection. She is committed to the continuous improvement in the service she provides. She understands how to safeguard children and procedures to keep them safe are in place.  The childminder has increased her knowledge of the learning expectations for children and uses this knowledge to track children's development and plan for their future learning. Information is provided to parents to keep them well informed about their children's progress.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities in a homely environment. Children learn through practical pursuits. The childminder taps into children's interests and cleverly integrates her targets for learning into what they are doing. Children relish the opportunities they are given and are well-motivated learners who are making good

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This provision is good

progress.  The childminder uses conversations to develop children's speech and introduces new words, phrases and concepts. Children are making particularly good progress in developing their mathematical knowledge and social skills. They are also confident communicators.  Children have very warm relationships with the childminder and are self-assured and happy. They are encouraged to be well behaved and polite. They are very independent and confident to try new activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not encouraged enough to develop their own ideas about how to do things or how to manage problems, to maximise their ability to think.

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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

 enhance children's abilities to think through issues for themselves and develop new ways to do things or solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about her self-evaluation. She looked at relevant documentation, such as a selection of policies, children's records and evidence of the suitability for household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has developed her knowledge of how to protect children by attending a safeguarding course. She also keeps up to date with changes by reading briefings about safeguarding and radicalisation. The childminder checks the home and places she visits for hazards and ensures the building is secure from intruders. She has provided Ofsted with all the information required to undertake suitability checks for each adult household member. The childminder is a member of a professional organisation. She has undertaken research into effective ways to monitor and plan to enhance children's progress. This has had a positive effect on the quality of her teaching. She is also aware of the requirements for a progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares a range of information with parents on a daily basis, helping them complement what the childminder is doing and support their children's learning at home. The childminder understands that everyday activities can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. For example, children who enjoy cooking, develop their physical skills when handling baking tools. The childminder also encourages children's mathematical skills as they weigh out ingredients using scales. They start to understand the concept of time as they use the clock to measure when the cakes are likely to be ready. The childminder supports children's language development well. She talks to children, explains what is happening and uses songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating. She provides opportunities for regular exercise in the garden and local play parks where they can develop their climbing skills. The children learn how to keep themselves safe. They understand that the oven is hot when it is on and how to safely use park equipment. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. They understand what is expected of them and respond to the positive atmosphere. The childminder ensures she is aware of any issues that may affect children's emotional well-being and provides appropriate support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are bright and inquisitive and are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are developing many of the academic and social skills they will need to successfully move on to primary education. Children develop a real love of books and handle them with care. They understand that some books, for example, recipe books, can provide information and also enjoy looking at story books. Children identify letter sounds and are very confident in using a range of mathematical terms. Children are imaginative and enjoy being artistic.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296281 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1057191 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Ellesmere Port. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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