Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 a secure understanding of her responsibilities. Her provision is well organised and managed.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She makes good use of information gathered from parents, as well as her own observations, to identify what children need to learn next. Her planning engages and motivates children as she makes good use of what she knows children like to do.  The childminder oversees children's progress and development successfully. She quickly identifies areas of learning where children may require additional support and helps them to catch up.  The childminder and her assistant use calm, consistent and positive behaviour management strategies. Children respond well. They learn to take turns and develop positive social interaction with their peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not currently focusing sharply enough on evaluating her teaching or engaging in professional development to enhance her practice and outcomes for children.  Occasionally, the childminder does not encourage children to explore their ideas fully, particularly during creative or exploratory play to extend their learning.

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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

 strengthen teaching skills and engage in professional development to help support children, in order to make more rapid progress  support children to follow their interests and develop their ideas to extend their creative and exploratory learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents, as well as other relevant documentation.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas. She evaluated the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her assistant has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. They are both confident in following the local reporting procedures to pass on any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder works well with parents to gather and share information about children's needs, preferences and current stage of development. Parents report that they feel well informed of children's daily activities and progress. The childminder has identified some areas of her setting to develop and takes parents opinions and feedback into account.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children well in their learning. They use good quality interactions as they play alongside children. They promote children's development in all areas. The childminder and her assistant support babies' physical development well. For example, they encourage babies as they begin to pull themselves to stand on low-level furniture to explore a variety of resources. Older children learn about shape, size and colour when they sort different objects. They experiment with quantity and weight as they empty and fill a variety of containers with different materials, such as sand and rice. The childminder observes children regularly and monitors their learning using regular and precise assessments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's health well. She monitors and supports hygiene routines, helping children to understand why these are important. The childminder uses thorough risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards within the setting. Children have a good understanding of the rules of the setting and know how to help keep themselves safe. The childminder's home is welcoming, well resourced and organised. Children independently access the resources in the indoor and outdoor areas. The childminder and her assistant encourage children's independence and give them some responsibilities and tasks to manage themselves. The childminder uses praise effectively, which helps to support children's motivation and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who require extra help are making good progress, from their individual starting points. Children are learning good manners and to be respectful to those around them. They readily follow instructions and routines. Children are confident and emotionally ready to move to a new setting or school. They develop the key skills needed to prepare them for the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484815 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1005765 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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