Childminder EY455590

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 2 July 2013

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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 undertaken all required training and kept up to date with changes to the requirements for the early years foundation stage. She has also updated her knowledge on other government advice about safeguarding.  The childminder liaises with the children's schools to ensure that she has the information she needs to support their learning while they are in her care.  The children have very warm relationships with the childminder and the other children. They are kind and cooperative and enhance each other's play. They have very good social skills and concentrate for good periods of time.  Parents praise the range of craft activities provided and the lovely outdoor space. They describe the childminder as naturally warm and caring. They would recommend her without reservation and are delighted by her reliability and excellent standards.  Children's self-esteem and decision-making skills are well developed as their ideas and

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This provision is good

opinions are sought and incorporated in the planning of the activities. This means they enjoy their leisure time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to reinforce children's knowledge of ways they can keep themselves safe.

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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

 strengthen children's understanding of how to assess and manage risks so they can learn to keep themselves and others safe.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the strengths of her provision and makes continual improvements. She has addressed the recommendation from her last inspection and ensures children have many opportunities to enjoy play with a range of natural materials. The childminder uses professional development opportunities to help improve her skills and provision. For example, she uses professional magazines to research activities to enrich children's creative experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of safeguarding issues and knows how to recognise and report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes effective risk assessments of her premises and takes action to keep children safe. She uses her strong links with the school children attend, and her monitoring of children's developing skills and interests in order to ensure she provides appropriate resources and activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder complements the learning children undertake at school. She provides many opportunities for children to develop their imagination, creative and social skills. They have time to follow through on their ideas, work out how objects operate and collaborate with children of differing ages as a cooperative group. The childminder supports children with their reading skills and understanding of numbers. She is aware of how the local school teaches writing so the children are provided with consistent examples of letter formation. This supports children to build on the skills and knowledge they gain during their time at school. The childminder provides good support and children have fun. The childminder involves children in the planning of activities and responds well to their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment, helping to ensure parents and children are happy and confident with the care given. Children are delighted when they see the childminder at school collection time. They play well together and learn to have regard for the feelings of others. The childminder encourages children to consider the effects of their behaviour and choices through simple explanations. The childminder establishes close bonds with the children, which helps her to support their care needs and emotional well-being. The childminder is flexible in how she organises the daily routines, offering children choices about what they would like to do and when. This helps to support their engagement in activities and their self-esteem. The childminder helps children to think about healthy eating and encourages them to try a range of foods as part of a balanced diet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455590 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1066463 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Guilden Sutton, Cheshire. She operates term time only, from 3pm to 6pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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