Childminder EY485812

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 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 professional attitude to her childminding provision. She is well organised and constantly reflects on how she can improve her provision, and the activities she provides.  The childminder knows the children well, she tracks their development and plans activities to support them to make progress in their learning. She uses children's interests and things they say to guide her teaching throughout the day. Children are making good progress in their communication, social and physical skills.  The children have very good relationships with each other, they are very excited when their friends arrive. They are well behaved and are encouraged to be kind and caring. They develop skills needed for the move on to school, such as the ability to work cooperatively as a group, and they benefit from observing and copying each other.  Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides. They like the home-

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This provision is good

from-home environment, the range of activities provided and the progress their children have made. Parents feel very well supported during the stress of returning to work from periods of being exclusively at home, and would highly recommend the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed a focused programme of professional development to support her in further improving her good knowledge of child development and welfare issues.  The organisation of space and equipment outdoors does not fully support the learning of children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 even stronger skills and expert knowledge through a more focused ongoing programme of professional development  make better use of outdoor play opportunities so that children who prefer to play outdoors, can increase their learning to an even higher level.

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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 discussion about an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and read written 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 has undertaken all required training and updated herself on changes to welfare requirements. She understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and the crucial importance of her reporting any concerns she may have. She ensures the house is safe and secure and has clear measures to manage the care of her pet cat. The childminder takes parent's and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. She keeps parents well informed about the type of activities children undertake and any care issues. She also offers advice on toilet training, feeding children and how they can further support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She provides activities based on their interests, that captures their attention and allows them to concentrate for good periods of time. She gets fully involved in children's play and encourages children to try new activities and have confidence in their own abilities. She encourages even young children to start to identify initial letter sounds and develop an interest in books. Mathematical and literacy concepts are included in every day routines and activities. For example, children use small and big spoons to fill funnels of different sizes with sand. They are encouraged to make marks in the sand to develop early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents and works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. The childminder builds a close relationship with the children. She supports their emotional well-being during changes in their lives, such as the birth of a sibling. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing a range of nutritious snacks and meals and opportunities for regular exercise. They regularly attend events at the local school to get to know the building and staff as part of preparation for the move on to school. The indoor environment is well resourced and set out to provide exciting play opportunities for children to become increasingly independent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the move on to school. They are enthusiastic learners, who are very keen to join in with activities. They are developing their imagination. For example, they mould dinosaur eggs from sand or use tape to create a roadway and incorporate the sofa as a bridge. During such activities children use mathematical concepts, deciding if the road will turn right or left or go up or down. These activities also reinforce new physical skills as children learn to manipulate tools with increasing dexterity. All children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485812 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1014735 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children but currently does not care for any children who receive this entitlement.

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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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