Childminder 304763

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2017 23 October 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 offers consistent praise and encouragement to support children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are happy and develop good emotional attachments with the childminder and other children.  The childminder observes children's learning and assesses their development successfully. She prioritises children's interests when planning and providing activities. The childminder is skilled at interacting and engaging with children during their play.  The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she reinforces specific words to clarify children's language and develop conversations.  Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she has helped their children to learn some important social skills, including how to share and interact with others.  The childminder is keen to develop her service further. She uses self-evaluation to identify improvements to provide positive learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to help younger children to develop their understanding of numbers, sizes and shapes.  When children start, the childminder does not fully involve parents in making the first assessment of their existing skills and abilities to help her establish their starting points as quickly and as accurately as possible.

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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

 extend opportunities for younger children to develop their early mathematical skills  enhance information sharing with parents to gain more information about what children know and can do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows her responsibility to keep children safe and how to report any concerns she has regarding their welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments in her home and on outings to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. She communicates with parents regularly and shares information about their children's day. Parents comment positively on the quality of care and the flexibility of the childminder who fits in with their varying working hours. The childminder understands about sharing information between settings children also attend to support continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in their learning effectively. She uses her observations of each child to provide activities and experiences that capture their interest successfully. Children enjoy playing with vehicles and small- world figures. The childminder gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. Children use tools effectively, showing their good control and coordination, for example, as they squeeze, cut and roll play dough. The childminder plays alongside children providing a narrative, introducing key vocabulary and repeating new phrases. Children confidently explore their environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring in her interactions with children. She takes time to support new children to settle in. She finds out about children's home routines and follows these to promote continuity of care. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. In the garden, children develop their balance and coordination as they enjoy running, kicking balls and riding tricycles. The childminder provides children with healthy foods and drinks to help their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. Children learn about the world around them and the diversity of the community in which they live, including from their outings, the activities they undertake and the resources they use. The childminder helps them to learn about turn taking when they meet other children. They gain strong social skills, for example, while attending play sessions and toddler groups at other settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and learning. The childminder prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Children learn to manage their own personal care needs. They happily take part in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions. They engage well with other children and the childminder, showing their enthusiasm for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304763 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1103479 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Wincham area of Northwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, 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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