Childminder EY371049

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2017 15 January 2015

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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 continues to provide good quality provision for children and parents. She has a secure understanding of how to successfully promote children's care and learning.  The childminder creates a positive learning environment. Indoor and outdoor areas are very well resourced and offer a wide range of stimulating opportunities for children to enjoy.  Children are well cared for. The childminder is very supportive, friendly and attentive to the children's needs, enabling positive relationships to flourish.  The childminder skilfully manages children's behaviour. She provides clear and consistent explanations to help children understand the consequences of their behaviour on others.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. They report that they have absolute trust and confidence in the childminder and say, 'Children thrive in a caring and professional environment'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares some information with other settings children attend, but this is not always precise enough to fully promote continuity in children's learning.  Self-evaluation is not consistent enough to help identify clear targets and raise quality 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

 expand information shared with other settings children attend to promote a consistent approach to supporting children's ongoing learning  strengthen arrangements for self-evaluation and identify clear targets to further enhance the quality of provision and 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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises.  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 shows a good understanding of her responsibility to promote children's safety, welfare and learning. She manages her setting efficiently. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and keeps up to date with broader safeguarding issues. She displays important information about local procedures, so that she can respond quickly to any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder liaises with other childminders to discuss practice and keep abreast of changes. Some self-evaluation takes place and the childminder welcomes feedback from parents and children to help her think about areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. Her training and experience contribute positively to the quality of experiences children engage in. The childminder accurately assesses children's skills and keeps a close check on their progress. She clearly understands how to move children forward in their learning. The childminder interacts very well with the children and asks meaningful questions about their play, encouraging their communication skills. She provides good opportunities for children to think for themselves and make their own decisions. The childminder motivates children to play with the farm and explore natural objects, such as twigs and cress. She stimulates children's senses, for instance, when they plant herbs in the garden. Children show confidence when they seek other resources to enhance their own learning. They regularly visit toddler groups where they can develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and their behaviour shows they have a strong sense of belonging. Close attachments give children the confidence, for example, to ask questions and express their needs. The childminder makes sure children have enough time to practise doing tasks for themselves. She explains why safety measures, such as corner protectors, are in place. Children follow good hygiene routines and eat healthy food. They have ample opportunity to play actively in the garden and they enjoy many outings, for instance, to the zoo.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop a variety of skills to help them become ready for school. They have good opportunities to make their own choices and develop their independence. Children listen well to stories and learn to be kind and helpful towards one another. They show an awareness of numbers and they practise their counting skills, for instance, when they search for hidden butterflies in the sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371049 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1093372 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Ellesmere Port. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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