Cairns, Samantha Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2018 11 September 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 provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that is presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices about their own play.  Children develop strong attachments with the childminder, who is caring and responsive to their needs. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure.  Partnerships with parents are secure. Good communication between parents and staff ensures parents are fully aware of children's progress and development, and any changing needs.  The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children the importance of behaving well. They understand what is acceptable behaviour and the importance of sharing toys and taking turns through play. The childminder successfully builds their self-esteem and confidence. She recognises and praises children's efforts and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder supports children's understanding and listening well, she does not always make the most of opportunities to extend children's developing speaking skills further during some activities.  Reflection on the quality of provision does not have the exceptional detail required to raise all aspects of practice to outstanding levels.

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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

 give children full support to answer questions and develop their speaking skills even further  sharpen the detail with which practice is reflected on, to support raising the quality of all aspects of provision to consistently exceptional levels.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities towards child protection. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may alert her to any welfare concerns and how to report these concerns. A comprehensive range of policies and procedures helps to promote children's health and safety. The childminder makes sure she completes the mandatory training course, paediatric first aid, so she is fully aware of best practice when dealing with minor accidents. The childminder monitors the progress of children from the start and checks for any gaps in their learning. Parents report high levels of satisfaction. They are impressed by the range of activities and experiences on offer and the quality of the feedback they receive. The childminder forges strong relationships with the schools that children attend to help share information about children's care and needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play and accurately assesses their progress. She offers a wide range of resources. For example, children who want to paint use materials, such as various brushes and cars, to make marks and enhance the activity. The childminder teaches children songs and rhymes. Children smile, giggle and are fully engaged throughout their activities, demonstrating that they enjoy learning. Children draw on their own experiences as they engage in small-world activities and role play. They take delight in discovering and investigating the good range of pots, pans and other role-play resources as they explore the play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to follow healthy lifestyles. She works closely with parents to ensure children eat healthily and encourages children to follow thorough hygiene routines. Children experience outdoor play daily, including energetic play to develop good physical skills. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills when socialising with larger numbers of children. They learn about diversity and the wider world. Children develop an awareness of different traditions and cultural celebrations that take place during the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn the skills they need to support them in readiness for the move on to school. 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. Children confidently recognise shapes in the environment and count through their play. They make marks and recognise print in the environment. Children learn to listen well to stories and follow instructions. Older children readily involve younger children in their play, developing their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456302 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1105484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a qualification in teaching and learning at level 8.

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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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