Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 is a reflective practitioner and manages her assistant and apprentice in a highly effective way. Communication between the team is very good which means they are all clear about children's next steps in learning and activity plans.  The childminder provides information to parents in a range of ways which means they are well informed about their child's progress. She works closely with parents to help resolve issues, such as providing a consistent approach to behaviour management.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities in the well organised and well equipped environment. They benefit from many trips into the local area where they get to know their community and take part in social activities in preparation for the move on to school.  The childminder works to ensure children quickly feel secure and happy. They have confidence to access the wide range of learning opportunities provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not recently undertaken targeted professional development to support her and her staff in further developing teaching practice to the highest levels, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.  Although the majority of activities are well planned, there are occasions where some activities do not fully support all children to develop a high level of understanding of the concepts being taught.

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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

 build on the current plans for professional development and develop even stronger skills and expert knowledge to achieve the best possible outcomes for children  increase the effectiveness of planning so that all children's understanding is developed to an even higher level and learning aims are achieved.

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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 had discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the apprentice. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder’s self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector read parental testimonials and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder, her assistant and apprentice understand what would constitute a safeguarding concern and what they should do about any concerns they may have. She understands that she needs to ensure the suitability of anyone living or working on the premises and has suitable recruitment procedures for staff. The childminder ensures she minimises risks within the home, including effectively managing the presence of pet cats. The childminder and her assistant have undertaken all required training and use their knowledge of the learning and development requirements successfully to promote children's learning well, overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She clearly assesses children's abilities and plans for the next steps in their learning well, overall. Some activities are carefully adapted to help children practise the skills they need to develop. She shares ideas with her staff to guide them on ways to actively promote children's learning. She uses children's interests, for example, in animals, to encourage them to take part in activities which they are reluctant about, such as messy play. Younger children's activities provide opportunities for them to develop their physical and social skills. The childminder understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. She shows children how to play with objects. The childminder is proactive in identifying children who are making less than good progress and supports parents in seeking professional help and advice to optimise children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises the children's achievements and encourages their confidence to try to develop new skills. The childminder understands the importance of her and her staff building a supportive relationship with the children and they provide a calm atmosphere. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and provides opportunities for regular exercise in the garden and local parks. They also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet and are encouraged to try fruits and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are bright and inquisitive. Most children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. All children are supported to develop in line with their abilities. The childminder effectively supports children to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning, overall, and when appropriate supports them in preparing to start school. Children develop good physical skills during routine activities. Even young children learn to prepare their own fruit at snack time and enjoy dance and music sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489067 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1012744 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 12

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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 Northwich, Cheshire. She operates for 46 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with one assistant and has a trainee apprentice.

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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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