Childminder EY343267

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 20 March 2014

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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 and her assistant have warm and affectionate relationships with children. Children who are new to the setting settle well and seek the childminder out for comfort.  The childminder is very passionate about providing high-quality experiences and care for children. She is knowledgeable about her role and responsibilities and has identified several priorities for the further development of the provision. Children make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of her qualification and experience. She and her assistant engage in training regularly and access support from the local authority.  Children are safe and very well cared for. They show a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe, and readily follow hygiene procedures and routines to minimise the risk of cross-infection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully implemented systems to supervise her assistant, and to engage in rigorous evaluations of their teaching skills in order to help improve the overall quality of teaching.  The childminder and her assistant sometimes miss opportunities that arise to encourage children to fully explore their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 monitor the assistant more closely to identify how to target support in order to continually improve their skills and knowledge  offer more opportunities and encouragement for children to think through their ideas and work things out during planned and spontaneous activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. She observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas and analysed the impact these had on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views and reviewed their written feedback.  The inspector sampled a range of written documentation, including policies, children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant. She spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. They are confident in following local reporting procedures to secure support and interventions for children who require them. The childminder and her assistant have both engaged in recent training to refresh their knowledge and skills. They work well in partnership with parents. Parents provide positive feedback. They feel involved in their children's learning and are pleased with their children's development. Since the last inspection, the childminder has embedded tracking and monitoring systems which enable her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child development. They provide a range of interesting and stimulating activities which engages and enthuses children. Children enjoy exploratory play, using tools to explore sand in the outdoor area. Babies and younger children enjoy listening to the childminder read stories in animated tones. Older children demonstrate good communication skills and knowledge of numbers, size and shape. The childminder and her assistant regularly observe children and assess their progress. They ensure this information is shared with parents and other providers, and involve them in assessment procedures. Children who require extra support are quickly identified and the childminder is secure in her knowledge of intervention processes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant get to know children well by seeking relevant information from children and their parents about their needs, interests and preferences. They are responsive to children's needs, which helps children who are new to the setting as they settle in. Older children are well supported as they prepare to move to school. Children are encouraged to be polite, respectful and caring. For example, older children share toys with younger ones and play alongside their peers. Children behave well. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for them to learn more about the wider world, including different cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are developing a variety of skills which prepares them well for their future learning, including the eventual move to school. For example, older children are confident in their interactions with adults and their peers. They readily follow instructions, join in with routines and follow hygiene procedures independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343267 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1087266 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Blacon, Chester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside an assistant.

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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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