Childminder EY457313

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 5 July 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 is enthusiastic and dedicated to providing a stimulating, warm and welcoming environment. Children are kind and considerate towards each other. They behave extremely well and are polite and well mannered.  Highly effective partnership working with parents and other professional helps to provide exceptional support for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. Together, they provide tailored support to help children make very good progress, overall.  The childminder plans exciting activities that interest the children and develop their knowledge and skills. For example, the children go to the zoo, farm and beach. The childminder takes the children to a variety of playgroups and events at the local school. These help to develop children's growing awareness of the community in which they live.  The childminder knows each child well and together they share friendly and

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This provision is good

affectionate relationships. She is sensitive to their needs, recognising signs of tiredness and hunger and adapting activities and routines to accommodate them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain detailed information from parents about their children's prior achievements to help identify accurate starting points in their learning.  The newly introduced systems to monitor children's progress do not fully provide accurate information that precisely identifies any gaps in their 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

 gather more information from parents when children first start attending about their development and prior achievements to use when assessing their starting points  develop further the systems used to monitor children's progress to gain more accurate information to close any gaps in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues and the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. An effective sharing of information between parents and other settings children attend helps foster a consistent approach to children's learning and development. The childminder accesses training to ensure her knowledge and skills continue to develop. For example, she has completed a course on early child development and demonstrates a good understanding of how young children learn. The childminder reflects on her practice and uses the views of the parents and children to evaluate the service that she provides. Parents' written comments are very complimentary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

High-quality observations and assessments enable the childminder to identify what children need to learn next. Children are eager to engage in new experiences which are challenging and enjoyable. The childminder uses many good teaching strategies and embraces children's interests. Children demonstrate good communication and language skills. They listen carefully to the childminder and ask questions to gain a better understanding. Younger children have opportunities to explore using their senses, such as feeling the texture of paint with their hands. Older children enjoy making marks with paint using a paintbrush. They spread glue with a spatula and add different shapes to enhance their picture. The childminder supports children's mathematical development as she helps them to name and describe shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes children's well-being. She is highly motivational, applies gentle encouragement and praises children's achievements. This contributes to children's willingness to 'have a go' and helps to build their confidence. Before children start, the childminder provides settling-in sessions. She gets to know the children and gathers a wealth of information from parents about their care needs, interests and routines to help settle them quickly. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, good hygiene practices and nutritious snacks and meals, helping to promote their physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all abilities enjoy learning new skills within a safe and supportive environment. They show good levels of concentration when involved in activities. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder, who reads with enthusiasm and expression. They make independent choices in their play and follow simple rules, such as tidying up. Children who have SEN and/or disabilities show eagerness and determination in learning to walk. All children make good progress from their starting points and gain the skills they require for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457313 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1066556 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Haslington, Crewe. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am to 2.30pm on Saturday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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