Childminder EY342190

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 24 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children develop strong attachments with the childminder, who is very caring and responsive to their needs. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure.  The childminder ensures that children are kept safe and protected from harm. A good range of policies and procedures supports her daily practice in maintaining a safe environment.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how to promote children's learning. She interacts well with the children as they play and uses effective questioning skills to develop their understanding. As a result, children are making good progress.  The childminder ensures that children develop good independence skills. Children attend to their own toileting and hygiene needs appropriately for their age, in readiness for moving on to school.  Partnerships with parents are good. They receive clear information about their child's

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This provision is good

learning and the progress they are making on a regular basis. This ensures that parents are fully aware of the early education their children receive from the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has ambition to improve her qualifications and keeps up to date with mandatory training, she has not placed enough importance on undertaking other professional development to help keep abreast of good teaching practice and build on her knowledge and skills.

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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

 build on professional development in order to keep up to date with good teaching practice, extend knowledge and skills and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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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 discussed practice with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at children's developmental records to assess their progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She is highly qualified and has the ambition and drive to improve her qualifications further. Risk assessments are used effectively and reviewed when appropriate to reduce and manage potential risks. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of partnerships with other providers. She builds relationships with the local school and works closely with them to ensure children are well prepared for the move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's needs. Regular observations and assessments ensure that any gaps in children's development are identified quickly. Tracking and monitoring of children's all-round development ensures that progress is maintained. The childminder is a good role model for language. She talks to the children constantly engaging them in meaningful conversations about their play and experiences. She repeats and re-phrases questions to help develop their thinking skills. She ensures that all children are given opportunities to answer questions when in a group. The childminder has a clear understanding of all children's next steps for learning. She ensures activities are adapted appropriately to meet the needs of all children. For example, when completing a size activity with all the children, the childminder alters the type of questions she asks for each child. This enables children to engage in group activities that help to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Strong relationships form quickly as the childminder responds to children's individual needs. Children seek out affection and comfort when needed. Children are provided with clear boundaries and expectations for behaviour. Children are well behaved and use good manners. Children are provided with healthy snacks and drinks, and the childminder talks to the children about why it is important to stay healthy. For example, when children comment that an elephant uses its trunk to drink water, the childminder extends children's thinking through a discussion about why we drink water and why it is important for our bodies. When preparing snacks, the childminder shows and talks to the children about what they are having. For example, she encourages them to smell and describe the taste, colour and smell of a pineapple.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are independent learners, who are motivated and eager to join in with a range of learning opportunities. Children are confident, manage their personal hygiene routines appropriately for their age and are well prepared for the move on to school. Children explore their environment with confidence and feel happy and secure. They can share, take turns and understand the needs of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342190 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1043446 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and holds a foundation degree in early years.

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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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