Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 28 January 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 is committed to ensuring her care of children meets requirements. She has successfully addressed all the issues raised at the last inspection.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities in the home-from-home environment. They benefit from many trips into the local area where they get to know their community, take part in social activities and physical challenges. Children are making good progress in their early communication, physical and social skills.  The childminder uses a range of techniques when teaching children. She uses lots of conversation to support children to learn to speak. She shows children how to play with toys and reminds them of past events. Her teaching has a positive effect on their progress.  The childminder has warm relationships with the children. They are able to make their wishes known even when they are only just starting to speak. They are confident and

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This provision is good

happy and make choices about their play.  Parents are delighted with the childminder's care. They describe her as warm, friendly, with a no-nonsense approach. They feel well informed of their child's progress. They feel the childminder encourages good behaviour, kindness and compassion in their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not currently accessing targeted professional development to continue to improve her ongoing knowledge of child development and enhance her teaching skills.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from other providers or parents about what their child can do when attending other settings.

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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

 make better use of ongoing professional development to strengthen teaching and develop an expert knowledge of child development  develop an even more effective two-way sharing of information with other providers and parents and use this information to assess where children's learning can be enhanced further.

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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.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and what she should do about any concerns she may have about a child in her care. She has developed her knowledge of the most recent government guidelines by reading briefing documents. She ensures she minimises risks within the home and on trips out. This helps to protected children from harm. The childminder has undertaken all required training and uses her knowledge of the learning and development requirements effectively to promote children's learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and what she should do about any concerns she may have about a child in her care. She has developed her knowledge of the most recent government guidelines by reading briefing documents. She ensures she minimises risks within the home and on trips out. This helps to protected children from harm. The childminder has undertaken all required training and uses her knowledge of the learning and development requirements effectively to promote children's learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They understand what is expected of them and respond to the positive atmosphere and clear boundaries. The childminder praises the children's achievements and encourages their confidence to try develop new skills. The close relationship they build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. They are confident in the presence of visitors. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise in the garden and local parks. They also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet and are encouraged to try fruits and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well stimulated and confident. They are making good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder supports children effectively to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning, including school. Children develop good physical skills during activities, such as cooking. Even young children learn to butter their own crackers. Children who are still learning to speak are developing good independence skills. They make choices and demonstrate their understanding. Children confidently indicate that they want to continue with an activity and make choices between different drinking vessels and plates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304154 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1063928 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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