Childminder 303919

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 20 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 has undertaken an additional qualification and uses her knowledge to provide activities that link to children's interests and next steps in learning. She keeps up to date with general legislation changes to ensure she complies with requirements.  The childminder weaves learning into enjoyable activities. Trips out into the community and craft activities provide opportunities for children to develop their skills and knowledge of the wider world.  Children are making very good progress in their communication and social skills. They show good levels of curiosity and confidence with a strong drive to learn.  Children have a warm relationship with the childminder and their friends. They are confident, happy and able to voice their opinions and make choices about their play.  Younger children benefit from observing and copying older children. Older children confidently identify letter sounds in their name and encourage younger children to do

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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 and enhance her teaching skills.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from all other providers and 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 opportunities to strengthen teaching and develop a more expert knowledge of enhancing children's learning experiences  develop an even more effective two-way sharing of information with all 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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes sure she has undertaken all required training and has attended safeguarding training. She understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and the crucial importance of her reporting any concerns she may have. She ensures she minimises risks within the home and on trips out. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder reviews her practice with her co-childminder. Since her last inspection, she has changed the way she shares information with parents about children's next steps in learning to provide more information on how learning can be extended at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder bases her teaching on her knowledge of children's interests and her understanding of the expectations for their development. She provides activities that capture their attention and allows them to concentrate for good periods of time. She understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. She also builds on past activities to expand children's understanding and memory. The childminder talks to children, explains what is happening and introduces new vocabulary. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment where children's emotional well-being is very well supported. Children are comfortable and confident to make their feelings known and make choices for themselves. Children's behaviour is good. They understand what is expected of them and respond to the positive atmosphere and clear boundaries. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides a range of nutritious meals and opportunities for regular exercise in the garden and at local parks. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe through discussions about situations at home and when out on walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are well motivated and enthusiastic learners. They learn to work cooperatively with others in small groups. These are key skills they need for the move on to primary education. Children are gaining independence as they help to prepare their snacks and feed themselves. They enjoy books and develop their concept of numbers and volume during craft activities related to the story. These activities also reinforce new physical skills in children, who are learning to manipulate tools with increasing dexterity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303919 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1090581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Northwich, Cheshire. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is eligible to provide funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare 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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