Childminder EY380469

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 11 July 2013

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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 good knowledge of the children in her care and what they need to learn next. She uses information gathered through observing and assessing children to plan fun, purposeful activities. Activities offered reflect children's interests and support them to make good progress.  Children build secure attachments with the childminder, her assistant and the other children that attend. This helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure. They give each other hugs and readily approach the adults for cuddles and reassurance. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, and children are treated with warmth and kindness.  The childminder and her assistant are attentive to children's individual needs. They spend time with each child supporting and encouraging them. Consistently high levels of praise and encouragement are given to the children. This helps to promote their self- esteem and confidence.

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This provision is good

 Effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend have been formed. The childminder effectively shares learning so that all parties are well informed and children receive continuity in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.  The childminder does not have a fully established system in place to monitor the practice of her assistant to help further promote her professional development.

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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

 enhance teaching skills that help children to think through ideas and to give children more time to respond to questions  refine supervision systems that help to promote the professional development of the assistant even further.

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through speaking to them and reading feedback they provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects upon her practice well. She involves her assistant, parents and children, and has support from the local authority childminding adviser. She considers the impact of any changes that she has made. For example, she researched and introduced some concepts of forest school into her practice. She is now looking at how she can incorporate this into outings that they go on to further promote outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She promotes their good awareness of keeping themselves safe throughout their daily routines and activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant play alongside children's independent play. Overall, they give time for children to explore the resources and take the learning in their own direction while guiding them sensitively. Children enjoy playing with dough and using a variety of cutters and tools. This helps their small-muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. They enjoy sticking and gluing, along with exploring a range of different textures, such as lentils, pasta and tissue paper. Children's mathematical understanding is well promoted. They spend time filling and emptying containers with sand, and they count and think about colours during their play. Through planned activities and effective encouragement children are obtaining the key skills, attitudes and dispositions they need for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence. For example, children select their own food at snack time and enjoy serving their own water from a water dispenser. The environment is bright, well-resourced and stimulating. Children's work is displayed, which helps them to have a sense of belonging in the setting. Children are encouraged to use manners, and the childminder and her assistant are good role models. The childminder uses a range of positive behaviour strategies, for example, helping children learn how to share. Children respond well and apply what they learn. The childminder supports children to understand the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They eat a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise in the garden, soft-play centres and go on walks along the canal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children access toys and resources independently, which helps to give them the freedom to make choices about their own play. They develop good concentration skills and spend extended time playing with toys they have chosen. They enjoy sharing books, playing with dolls and spending time blowing bubbles in the garden. Children make good progress in their learning and development, and are happy and eager to engage in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380469 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1065239 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. 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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