Childminder EY466606

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 20 February 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 understanding of how young children learn. She provides a wide range of activities to enable children to explore, investigate and lead their own learning. Planned activities led by the childminder provide the children with new knowledge and opportunities to develop their next steps in learning. Children are making good progress.  The childminder is sensitive to the needs of young children and fosters their emotional well-being very well. For example, she is very caring and quickly recognises when children are tired or need a friendly cuddle.  Children have formed good bonds with the childminder. She spends time with parents prior to children starting, to gather useful information about children's development and care routines. This helps her to plan children's next steps in learning and to support their emotional well-being from the very beginning.  Children enjoy outings to toddler groups and parks in the local community. They

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This provision is good

develop their social skills, as they play with other children. This also helps to widen their understanding of the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored a wide range of highly focused, professional development opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching even further.  Although the childminder has developed positive relationships with parents, she does not fully engage all parents in contributing to, and supporting, their children's learning.

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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

 focus plans for professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to an even higher level  develop strategies to encourage all parents to exchange information and become more engaged in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of suitability checks carried out on household members, relevant policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector toured all areas of the childminder's home that children access.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to protect children, and can identify the signs that suggest children may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. A comprehensive range of policies and procedures helps her to promote children's health and safety. The childminder continuously reviews her practice and the quality of her setting, to help her make improvements. She gathers the views of parents through questionnaires and discussions. Written comments from parents are very positive. The childminder monitors the progress of children from the start and checks for any gaps in their learning. She regularly shares this information with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play and accurately assesses their progress. She provides a stimulating learning environment with activities that interest and challenge children. For example, there is a curiosity table with a range of treasure baskets. Children explore a variety of objects to find out how things work, or to develop their sensory play. The childminder adapts planned activities, taking the lead from children and extending their learning. For example, young children enjoy mixing bubbles in coloured water with a variety of tools. They use brushes to dab the table. The childminder provides them with paper and demonstrates some of the marks they can make. As a result, children experiment in their mark making, and develop their early writing skills. The childminder teaches the children songs and rhymes to help them name parts of their body, and to count. Children smile, giggle and are fully engaged throughout their activities,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

demonstrating that they enjoy their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder regularly praises the children for their achievements, and encourages them in their exploration during play. Children's behaviour is good. Children learn about good hygiene routines from an early age, and they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides a good range of nutritious fresh food at mealtimes. She effectively promotes children's good health and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, eager to try new activities and are inquisitive. They are beginning to understand some daily routines, such as tidying up toys before snack. Young children concentrate well during planned activities and maintain concentration for a good amount of time, in relation to their age. Babies enjoy babbling to the childminder and trying to imitate what she says as they play together, developing their early communication and language skills. They are acquiring the necessary skills they will need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466606 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1102611 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bollington, Macclesfield. She operates from 9.10am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only.

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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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