Childminder EY332156

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2017 20 March 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 knows children well. She is kind, supportive and encourages children to be independent. The childminder provides regular and genuine praise.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents, other settings children attend and a range of different agencies. She works closely with parents and other professionals to support children and their families well.  The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. She is aware of her strengths and has plans in place to manage the weaknesses she has identified.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's development. This knowledge supports her to plan challenging activities for the children around their individual needs and interests.  The childminder supports children's developing awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the needs of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed her assessment systems fully, to enable her to monitor the progress of children precisely and build on their good progress further.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become more aware of diversity and to help them to learn more about the world around them.

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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

 improve the use of information gained from observations and assessments to monitor children's learning and development more precisely, to help children to make the best progress possible  increase opportunities to teach children about diversity, to help them understand more about the world they live in.

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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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and knows who to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children closely and provides a safe environment to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents. Parents are delighted with the care their children receive from the childminder. Verbal and written testimonials demonstrate the high regard parents have for the childminder. They appreciate that she has a kind and nurturing approach and feel reassured that she puts children's interests first. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, for example, through training about current safeguarding procedures and how to provide better learning outcomes for children. She discusses ideas with other professionals to help to improve children's experiences, and regularly reviews her practice. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is actively involved as children play. Children have fun as they learn. The childminder joins in with singing, stories, giggles and laughter, creating a relaxed environment where children are confident to explore. She engages children and plans activities purposefully to support their individual learning needs. For example, she encourages children to count and as they thread cereal onto pipe cleaners for bird feeders, extending their identified next steps in mathematics and physical development. The childminder uses carefully thought-out activities to support children's speaking and listening skills, and successfully supports their communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children independently and competently manage their own self-care needs and understand why good hygiene routines are important to their health. They use good manners and follow the childminder's behavioural expectations. Children are learning to be kind and considerate, responding to the emotions of others. They benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. For example, they enjoy trips to the park and walk to and from the local school. The childminder successfully promotes healthy eating. She provides a range of nutritious meals and snacks for older children to enjoy before and after school. Younger children try new foods and develop their palate, ensuring that all their dietary requirements are adhered to.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn a good range of skills and show readiness for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to school. Children are interested in learning and keen to share what they already know. For example, during their play, they talk confidently about what the dinosaurs might have to eat. They apply their imaginative skills by describing the differences between the dinosaurs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332156 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1064852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 3pm to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7.30am to 6pm on Thursday, and from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm on Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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