Childminder EY471584

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 26 June 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder has not made effective use of opportunities to engage in targeted professional development to further raise the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops positive relationships with children. She knows them well and provides care that reflects children's individual needs.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows children's interests and develops their understanding effectively, for example, through good- quality explanations and use of questioning.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She has devised good information sharing arrangements to ensure that parents are involved in children's learning.  Children progress well from their individual starting points and are well prepared for the eventual move to school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. 09/02/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 engage in more focused professional development that raises the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification as she has allowed this to lapse. However, she is able to demonstrate a suitable knowledge of how to manage accidents and the action to take in the event of an emergency situation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify, manage and report concerns relating to children's welfare. She has a secure understanding of wider child protection issues. The childminder engages in self-evaluation to review the overall quality of her setting. She seeks feedback from parents and children to take their views into account. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from good- quality teaching. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress and development. She works in partnership with parents to identify what children need to learn next and creates opportunities for parents to support each child's next steps. The childminder plans activities and experiences that help children to progress in all areas of learning. She extends children's mathematical knowledge and understanding. For example, children count how many birds they can see out of the window or count how many steps they take up the stairs. Children demonstrate a good understanding of colours and the childminder models language well to support their developing vocabulary effectively. Children learn more about their local community and the wider world through a range of activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe and healthy by reinforcing simple safety and hygiene messages. Children learn to climb safely, for example, on and off furniture. They confidently wash their hands and engage in discussions with the childminder about why this is important. The childminder understands and respects children's individual routines and preferences. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She models manners and positive behaviour well. Children benefit from the childminder's effective use of praise and encouragement. They navigate confidently around the well-organised learning environment and demonstrate good levels of concentration as they engage in their self-chosen play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a range of skills that helps to prepare them well for their future learning. For example, children are encouraged to develop independence. They choose what activities they would like to engage in and where they would like to play. Children are listened to and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and confidence. They communicate and behave well. Children have good social skills. Young children take turns successfully during games, for example, and seek adults out to join in with their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471584 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1102889 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Wednesday to Friday.

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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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