Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder consistently asks children a variety of meaningful questions, uses descriptive language and supports them to think and respond for themselves.  The childminder is caring and nurturing and children settle quickly. Children have formed close bonds with the childminder and show they feel secure. She spends time with parents prior to children starting and gathers useful information about their care routines and what they already know. This helps her to support children from the very beginning.  Children are active and independent learners. The childminder encourages them to make choices in their play. Children can easily choose what they want to play with as they confidently explore the childminder's home.  The childminder takes all necessary steps to keep children safe and protected. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated and policies and procedures are

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This provision is good

implemented consistently.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She seeks the views of children and parents in order to develop targeted action plans that help her to continually develop her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always challenge children enough to fully extend their learning and skills, particularly during planned activities.  The childminder has not established sharply focused plans for professional development to extend her already good teaching skills to the highest level.

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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

 plan adult-led activities more effectively so that all children's learning is extended and challenged as far as possible  strengthen and extend existing knowledge and skills, and consistently drive the good quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of the children present. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to keep children safe at all times. She identifies and minimises all risks to children and knows what to do to protect them from harm. Daily discussions and the sharing of children's information means there are regular updates for parents about children's learning. The childminder supports them well to guide their children's learning successfully at home. The childminder receives positive feedback from children and parents. Older children comment on how the childminder is always helping them and providing interesting activities. The childminder understands her role in working together with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder asks purposeful questions to help support children's understanding of shape, colour and counting. Children identify the red tractor and count when prompted. The childminder promotes children's developing language and understanding well. For example, she consistently asks open-ended questions to encourage them to describe what they are doing. Children respond to the childminder's questions and imaginatively explain that this is the fire engine or train, and that the helicopter is in the sky. Children are beginning to be critical thinkers and adapt their learning to new situations. Observations of children's play are detailed and clearly show the next steps in their learning. Information about children is shared regularly with parents who in turn are encouraged to share their own observations. Parents comment on the quality of communication they receive and the progress their children are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have regular opportunities to keep active in the garden or on visits to local groups. They take part in active and energetic play outside in the fresh air and attend a movement and rhythm session where they learn to use to move their bodies in different ways. This supports their physical well-being. The childminder provides a welcoming environment and nurtures children's self-esteem and confidence. As a result, children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children develop strong independence skills and a sense of belonging. For example, they enjoy tidying up after activities and bringing resources from the playroom. The childminder is a good role model and provides gentle reminders about expectations of behaviour. Children respond very well to the childminder's praise, encouragement and reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show that they are active learners. They are excited and enthusiastic as they take part in interesting activities, such as playing with toy cars and tractors. As they play, they develop a story and the childminder sensitively supports this by asking open questions and introducing new words that children copy. Children enjoy regular outings to help them to understand and investigate the world in which they live. For example, they visit the woods and local parks. Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They are well prepared for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479813 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 995099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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