Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2017 7 April 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 provides a warm and homely environment with access to a wide range of stimulating resources. Children are actively engaged and confidently explore toys during play.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder and her assistant provide consistent praise and encouragement to support children's confidence and self-esteem.  Children's safety and well-being are of paramount importance to the childminder and her assistant. They support children to take appropriate risks and to be mindful of their own safety and that of others.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful discussions and models clear vocabulary. She links their play to real-life experiences to successfully build on these communication skills.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model for children. She

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This provision is good

teaches them to be kind, considerate and how to use good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always challenge younger children to the highest level during some activities to support their ongoing development.  The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about their children's learning when they first start.

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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

 support the youngest children to be fully engaged and challenged to the highest level in their learning  strengthen the level of information obtained from parents when children first start.

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of the signs that would give them cause for concern about a child's welfare. They understand their responsibility to refer their concerns on to the relevant authorities. The childminder makes good use of training and her links with a childminder network to keep up to date with current legislation and guidance. The childminder regularly monitors the practice of her assistant. She tracks children's learning to help identify and address any emerging gaps at an early stage. The childminder reflects on her own practice and identifies ways to continually make improvements to the quality of her service. She builds good partnerships with parents, who report in written testimonials of their appreciation of the childcare service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and uses her good knowledge of child development to identify what children need to learn next. Children's early mathematical skills are emerging well. They are beginning to count, sort and match, and recognise colours and shapes as they play. Children are very imaginative and thoroughly enjoy pretend play with small-world figures. They enjoy doodling and use a range of media to make marks and develop their small-muscle skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's welfare and parents' wishes well. For example, she recognises that young children's care needs vary from day to day and discusses these with parents. Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. They take part in regular physical outdoor exercise; for example, they enjoy nature walks and trips to the local parks and woodland. Children learn to play together and respect each other's individual needs and differences. The childminder takes children to play sessions in the local community to meet children of a similar age and develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and have enthusiasm and motivation for learning. They show increasing levels of independence; for example, when they choose and access their own toys and resources or when helping themselves to a drink. Children learn to listen and respond to simple instructions. They enjoy dancing and sing along to their favourite songs and rhymes. Children learn to take turns and share resources. They make good progress and are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning or their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445578 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1102407 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside an assistant.

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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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