Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 3 March 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 experienced, well-qualified childminder demonstrates her commitment to providing the best possible care and learning for children. Children develop very strong, caring relationships with her and this helps to promote their confidence and independence well.  The childminder offers an inviting play and learning environment in her home. The well- chosen toys are presented in a way that captures children's interest and stimulates their thinking.  The childminder summarises children's progress accurately. Parents report that they feel well informed about children's achievements and development. The childminder shares information effectively with other settings children attend. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.  Parents comment that children are comfortable and happy in the childminder's care. They feel that she caters for children's individual needs with skill.  The childminder evaluates her provision well. She seeks the views of parents through

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This provision is good

discussions and written questionnaires. She takes account of children's interests and stage of development when she plans improvements to the programme of activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder often plays alongside children, she does not make full use of opportunities to say words that precisely match their actions.

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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

 sharpen the narrative for what children are doing when they play, in order to help them learn words that precisely match their actions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works hard to promote children's well-being and progress. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes account of advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Board when she reviews her policy and procedures. She knows what she must do if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards to children in her home and on outings. She works in partnership with other professionals. For example, she makes sure that the progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed with parents in time for children's two year health check.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning. She uses her observations to plan a wide range of activities. For example, children build towers with interlocking bricks. The childminder prompts them to look for big and little bricks as they build. This helps children to learn about size. The childminder listens carefully to children and they eagerly engage in conversation with her. For example, two-year-old children enthusiastically describe how they kicked the ball in the garden. The childminder skilfully extends what they remember about the game. She reminds them that this happened yesterday and children begin to understand about the past, present and future.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. Her patient and friendly manner helps to promote children's positive behaviour. She teaches children to follow consistent routines and so they begin to develop self-control. For example, one-year-old children want to keep washing their hands. The childminder gently reminds them about the reasons for washing hands and skilfully distracts them to other activities. The childminder makes regular local outings that help children to learn about their community. For example, they join in with school sports day. The childminder helps children to make healthy choices. For example, they learn that they can grow fresh food in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well to start school. Children can turn the pages of books from the front to the back. They can follow simple instructions. They take turns to speak in conversations. Children can follow routines and know the expectations for their behaviour. They begin to take turns when they play. Children can jump with two feet together and kick a large ball. They can ride a balance-bicycle with increasing skill. Children know that they must wear a hat when the weather is hot. Two-year-old children can drink independently from an open cup.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312018 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1092421 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Winsford. Her provision operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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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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