Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2017 19 November 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 fostered positive, warm relationships with children. She knows them well and follows their individual routines. Children seek the childminder out for help, support and reassurance when required.  The childminder engages in a range of professional development opportunities to help refresh and extend her existing skills. For example, recent research has helped her to develop the scope of messy play activities that she is able to provide.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working. She has devised systems to successfully share information with parents and other providers, to promote continuity of care for each child.  Children progress well from their starting points. The childminder uses robust monitoring systems to oversee children's progress and identify what they need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make effective use of opportunities to support children's ability to think through their own ideas.  Sometimes, the childminder does not effectively support children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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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

 make more effective use of opportunities to support children's developing thinking skills  support children's understanding more effectively of how good hygiene practices can contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  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.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor area and assessed the impact that teaching had on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and reviewed relevant documentation, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She is secure in her knowledge of how to identify and manage concerns to protect children from harm. The childminder uses risk assessment well to remove or minimise the risk of harm to children. The childminder is also skilled at helping children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, she makes good use of opportunities to help children learn how to climb up and down from chairs and other furniture safely. The childminder successfully works in partnership with other providers and agencies. Parents provide positive feedback about the quality of the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of observations and assessments to identify how children like to learn. She plans a range of interesting activities that help to promote children's development in all areas of their learning. Children enjoy exploring with their senses. For example, they watch and listen to the effects of shaking different filled bottles. When using play dough, they smell and touch the dough as they manipulate it with their hands and tools. The childminder narrates children's play, providing them with appropriate vocabulary, such as colours and textures, to describe what they are doing. The childminder skilfully follows children's interests. This helps them to remain engaged in good-quality play and learning experiences for prolonged periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for good behaviour. For example, she models taking turns and encourages children to help tidy away the toys they have been using. Children are supported to learn more about the wider world. For example, they explore different cultural events and regularly go out into the local community. The childminder has created a welcoming and interesting learning environment. For example, children can choose to play and relax in a cosy area as they explore sensory objects and resources. Children develop independence in different ways, including helping to serve their own snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their individual starting points. They learn to communicate with adults, use manners and make their needs known. The childminder helps to prepare children for the eventual move to school. For example, children begin to practise making marks using tools. They develop good physical coordination and strength by, for example, rolling out play dough and using tongs to grip objects. They also become familiar with mathematical language, including counting, through their daily activities and play. Children demonstrate good levels of focus and attention, as well as an enjoyment of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304204 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1103471 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Little Sutton. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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