Childminder 304639

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2017 20 April 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 has been minding children for many years and continues to deliver a good quality provision. She shows a strong commitment to her role and she seeks to continually improve her practice.  The childminder's gentle, patient and very nurturing approach enables children to form close bonds with her and feel secure in her care.  Partnerships with parents are very strong, helping to ensure children's care and learning needs are well met. Parents value the childminder's experience and guidance. They say she is, 'Professional, conscientious and trustworthy'.  Teaching is effective. The childminder provides a wide range of experiences to support children's good progress in their learning. Activities are well planned and promote children's individual needs and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The vast amount of resources in the playroom are not organised and stored in a way that enables children to easily make independent choices in their play.  At times, the childminder does not help children learn about how to keep themselves safe, such as from potential hazards in the kitchen.

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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

 improve the organisation and storage of resources so that children can easily explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play  increase opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of how to keep themselves 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 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shows a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She keeps comprehensive safeguarding information and guidance on file, which she can refer to if necessary to help protect children from harm. The childminder reflects well on her practice and identifies further areas she wants to improve. She makes good use of additional training, such as language development to support children who are struggling with their speech. Links with other settings children attend are effective and help to promote consistency in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with the children. She keeps a close check on children's progress. This means she can quickly identify and take steps to address any emerging gaps in children's development. Ongoing summaries of children's learning are shared regularly with parents. These help to support children's learning at home. The childminder follows children's lead and offers additional resources to help extend their play and learning. She teaches children to solve simple problems, encouraging them to do things for themselves and persevere with tasks. The childminder broadens children's understanding of different languages, for instance, when she encourages them to hear and learn words and songs in Swedish.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Attachments between the childminder and the children are very strong. They clearly enjoy each other's company and they have fun together. Children have their own box where they can store their personal belongings. They behave well and learn about morals and social skills, such taking turns, sharing and being helpful. The childminder encourages children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She offers nutritious choices of food and provides opportunities for children to play actively in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress during their time with the childminder. They enjoy a wide range of activities that helps them gain the necessary skills to support their readiness for school. Children are eager to participate in fun experiences that capture their interests, such as baking. They listen to the childminder and follow instructions well. Children gain an awareness of the natural world. For example, they enjoy nature walks and benefit from trips to the garden centre and zoo.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304639 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1090590 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Congleton, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childminding 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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