Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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

 Since registration, the childminder has added an extension to her home, which means children now have more space and an inviting, stimulating and very well-equipped playroom to explore.  The childminder's teacher training and experience have a very positive affect on children's learning. She knows how to effectively promote children's development so that they achieve well and make good progress.  The childminder has a secure understanding of children's needs and interests, which means new children settle in very quickly.  The childminder is meticulous in the way she organises and manages her setting. Comprehensive and well-maintained documents help to promote children's safety, welfare and learning.  Communication with parents and other settings children attend is effective. Parents report that the childminder is very professional, highly trustworthy and looks after children with the utmost care and respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of ongoing professional development does not focus sharply enough on ways to refresh and enhance her knowledge and skills, to help raise practice to the highest level.

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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

 refine the programme of ongoing professional development to help deepen knowledge, enhance skills and raise practice even higher.

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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 held 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 and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's vigilance and thorough risk assessments help to ensure children's safety, particularly during the building renovations. Her extensive policies and procedures are shared with parents and underpin strong practice. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect and how to report any concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities. She keeps a close check on children's development and progress. The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her setting and, in general, makes some efforts to develop her knowledge. She works well with other settings that children attend. For example, she liaises with key staff at pre- school to help support children with their speech.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly qualified and shows skilful teaching. She understands how to question, challenge and extend children's learning and does this successfully when she plays alongside them. The childminder accurately assesses and records children's achievements to share with parents. She makes good use of this information to robustly plan for what children need to learn next to help them move forward. The childminder engages children in conversations as much as possible, helping them to become confident communicators. She supports children's imagination; for instance, when they play with the puppet theatre and talk about their favourite story. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills well. For example, during an adult-led activity, she teaches children about size, shape and quantity using dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close and trusting relationships with the childminder and her family, which is echoed by comments from parents. They quickly settle into new routines and feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder helps children to learn good social skills, for instance, when they sit and eat together at the table. She provides nutritious food and encourages children to play actively in the garden or at the park, which promotes their good health. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's individual needs, such as helping to establish a sleep routine. She promotes positive behaviour well. One of the ways she does this is by displaying visual images of bees that remind children to 'bee happy, bee respectful and bee polite'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to make good progress and develop the skills they need to become confident, motivated and ready for school. They enjoy their time with the childminder and are keen to join in with activities. Children learn to be mindful about safety, particularly around babies. They are polite, well behaved and they happily engage in conversations as they play cooperatively together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480509 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1097383 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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