Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2017 8 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 works well with teachers from the local school. She discusses with them how to prepare children for school. As a result, children are taught the skills they need, such as recognising numbers by measuring items with a ruler.  The childminder carefully checks children's rate of progress to identify any areas where they need additional support. She signposts parents to appropriate agencies in order to seek specialist advice to help close gaps in children's learning.  Children are developing good social skills and are confident in meeting new people. The childminder takes children to groups to help them socialise with other children.  Children have vivid imaginations and are creative in their play. They act out different roles and pretend to be different animals, such as dogs.  The childminder teaches children how to follow instructions by playing games with them. For example, she tells them how to hold a toy fishing rod in order to pick up fish

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This provision is good

from the pretend aquarium. Children follow the instructions and grasp the rod correctly to successfully pick up different fish.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has good relationships with parents, she does not give them regular detailed information about children's progress. She also does not fully seek the views of parents in her evaluation of the setting.  The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching.

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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 partnership with parents by sharing information more regularly about children's achievements and further seek parents' views on how to enhance the quality of the setting  build further on good practice and plan targeted professional development that helps to raise the overall standard of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. He discussed self-evaluation and looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household.  The inspector viewed feedback provided by parents to the childminder.  The inspector was shown around the house and garden by the childminder.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and knows the signs of abuse and neglect. She ensures she has up- to-date contact details of local safeguarding agencies in order to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps her home clean and safe. She regularly checks all areas of the house and garden to identify any potential hazards and she takes steps to reduce any risks to children. The childminder discusses her practice with local childminders and gathers the views of children in her planning of activities. For example, she asks children what outings they would like to go on by giving them a choice of going to the park or to the canal. This helps to promote children's decision-making and tailors learning experiences to their interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's level of development when they first start attending, using information gained from parents about children's knowledge and skills from home. She regularly observes children's achievements and interests as part of her ongoing assessment of their learning. The childminder uses this information to provide activities that build on children's previous learning and to prepare them for school. Children are making good progress in mathematics. They enjoy playing games with the childminder. Children take it in turns to find the toppings for their pizza. This encourages them to count objects, group objects together and use language, such as more and less as they compare amounts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is stimulating and welcoming. There is space for children to relax quietly when they are tired. The childminder provides a range of toys that stimulates children's interests and imaginations. For example, children enjoy making up stories with toy people, cars and fish. Children have a strong bond with the childminder. They cuddle her when they need reassurance and enjoy involving her in their play. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She takes children on regular walks for exercise. The childminder uses this time to promote children's awareness of how to keep safe, such as holding hands when walking next to the canal. She encourages good hygiene, such as handwashing, supporting children to do this independently. Children are well behaved and follow the rules of the setting. They have good manners and know not to bang the table when waiting for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Any gaps in children's learning, such as their speech and language development, are closing swiftly. Children are learning how to pronounce words clearly and correctly. They are becoming competent in managing their own needs, such as going to the toilet with little support. Children are developing a keen interest in the natural world. They regularly look for birds on outings and are able to name commonly seen birds, such as magpies. Story times enhance children's keen interest in books and teaches them how to sit and listen to a story from beginning to end.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304467 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1059510 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides early education funding for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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