Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 9 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 taken effective steps to address the actions raised at the last inspection. She has been working with Ofsted to provide all the required information to carry out suitability checks on all household members. Further training has been accessed to enhance her teaching skills.  The childminder provides a warm and homely environment where children make choices from a wide range of quality resources and play materials.  Children are confident, happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They develop good independence, develop their self-care skills and complete small tasks for themselves.  The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She gathers detailed information about children's starting points and keeps them well informed about their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder carefully observes and assesses children's development. However, she does not always use this information as well as possible, to target teaching precisely and help children to make rapid progress.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise to encourage children to think through their ideas and attempt to solve problems for themselves.

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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 information gained from observation and assessment of children's learning, to target teaching more precisely and help children to make the best possible progress  extend opportunities to develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during activities inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder during appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, qualification certificates and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and supervises children closely to help to keep them safe. She keeps up to date with current safeguarding legislation by attending regular training courses. Risk assessments and daily checks of the premises, and for outings, are effective. The childminder evaluates her practice routinely. She regularly meets up with other childminders to share good practice and invites feedback from parents to help to drive improvements. The childminder works well in partnership with parents, carers and other settings that children attend. This allows her to share relevant information and promote a shared approach to learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment that gives children plenty of choice in their play. The childminder knows children in her care very well and assesses their capabilities routinely to plan activities which enhance learning. She skilfully promotes learning throughout the daily routine. For example, children develop early mathematical skills and the language for counting, shape, size and position during snack time. The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well. For example, she speaks clearly and uses repetition to support children's understanding and acquisition of new vocabulary. She encourages their input and adapts activities to support their interests and abilities. This helps to inspire, motivate and promote active learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand why safety procedures are important. She supervises children attentively and promotes their good health through healthy eating. Children benefit from regular exercise. For instance, they enjoy playing in the garden around the playhouse and using the climbing frame and slide. Children go on regular visits and trips in the local community, such as to the park, play areas or playgroups. This helps to develop their social skills and extend their knowledge of the world around them. The childminder encourages children to use good manners and is quick to praise and value their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn and they respond well to the childminder. They make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. Children demonstrate their knowledge of day-to-day experiences in their imaginative play with dolls. For instance, they give the baby doll a drink of milk when hungry and dress her to keep her warm. Children show good levels of independence while cooperating with daily routines. They develop good personal care skills, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481968 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1107913 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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