Childminder 304777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 23 June 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 has a good awareness of her responsibilities and regularly evaluates the service she provides, to identify priorities for improvement.  The childminder assesses children's development accurately and provides a stimulating range of learning opportunities to support their overall development. She makes good use of observations to monitor children's progress and quickly identify areas where they may require further support.  Children are confident communicators and the childminder listens well to what children say. She uses praise and encouragement effectively to encourage children to try something new or more challenging.  The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and emotions. Children feel secure as they know what to expect and enjoy spending time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed highly effective partnership working systems to engage all parents in an ongoing exchange of information about their children's learning and development.  The childminder does not make effective use of opportunities to help children to solve problems.

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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 the arrangements for involving parents in their children's learning and further improve information sharing procedures  strengthen the strategies used to build on children's problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice and reviewed relevant documentation, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector observed activities and play in the indoor area. She jointly evaluated practice with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback to take their views into account.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She is aware of how to identify child protection concerns and follow the correct local reporting procedures. The childminder has engaged in professional development to refresh her existing skills, for example, concerning hygiene, health and safety. She has good links with other childminders to share ideas for practice. The childminder has accurately assessed the quality of her setting and identified targets for further development. She demonstrates the capacity for continuous improvement. Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder and the quality of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's play and documents their progress accurately. She plans a range of interesting and challenging learning experiences that support children's development in all areas. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals to provide continuity of approach for each child. Children enjoy playing imaginatively and eagerly involve the childminder in their games. For example, they pretend they are a doctor and check the childminder for injuries. The childminder reads children stories and encourages them to discuss what they can see on each page. The childminder is skilled at following children's interests, which helps to promote their engagement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and demonstrate a clear understanding of the rules in the childminder's home. They follow instructions and demonstrate helpful behaviour, such as tidying away toys. Children share resources with the childminder, as well as visitors. They confidently engage others in their games. The childminder has created a welcoming learning environment. She regularly reviews her risk assessment processes to minimise or remove hazards from her home. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. The childminder also makes good use of routines and play to help children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene procedures to minimise the risk of cross-infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points and develop a range of skills that help to prepare them for the move on to school. Children are polite and have good social skills. They confidently communicate their thoughts and needs to the childminder. Children's early mathematical skills are well supported. For example, they confidently identify numbers as they complete a jigsaw puzzle. Children make independent choices about what they would like to do and freely access a variety of resources as the childminder involves them in the decision making process and asks their opinions on what they would like to do next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304777 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1087041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Frodsham, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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