Childminder 304611

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 5 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 is a good role model for children and has clear, realistic expectations of their behaviour. Children respond positively to her guidance and support, and she frequently praises their efforts and achievements to boost their confidence successfully.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. Settling-in sessions are effective in promoting children's emotional needs when they first start attending.  The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to learn about the local environment. For example, they visit the local farm, zoo and florist. These opportunities are used well to increase children's knowledge and introduce new ideas and concepts.  Children learn the importance of good hygiene routines. They wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day, such as before eating and after visiting the farm

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This provision is good

where the childminder lives.  The childminder places a clear focus on working with others to help evaluate and maintain her good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide a rich range of activities to motivate the most able children's interest in some aspects of mathematics.  The childminder does not make the best use of her systems to exchange information with parents and to encourage them to continue supporting children's learning at home.

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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

 provide a rich range of activities for most able children to extend their learning in exploring calculations, position and distance  strengthen systems to exchange information with parents and encourage them to continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside. She assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises, and she looked at relevant documentation, including planning and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm and neglect and the process for sharing her concerns. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is a member of a childminding network. She regularly attends meetings to keep up to date and refreshes her knowledge through ongoing training. She attends a childminder group, which helps her gather new ideas, share her own ideas and extend her practice. The childminder is professional and efficiently organises her documentation and records to help promote the health and welfare of children. Parents speak positively about the care and learning opportunities provided. They feel secure leaving their children in her care and are delighted that they enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder regularly observes children in their play, which allows her to identify what they need to do next. The experienced childminder offers a good range of experiences and activities for children's enjoyment and to help them make good progress. Overall, the childminder places a clear focus on increasing children's communication and language skills, such as through her interactions. Younger children show good perseverance with tasks. For example, they concentrate well while pressing buttons on electronic resources to gain a response, such as making lights flash or music play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good personal skills. They interact well with the childminder and show respect and use good manners at all times. Children relax in this safe and stimulating environment. They develop good social skills. For example, they meet and form friendships with a wide group of children at groups they attend in the week. Parents provide children with packed lunches, and the childminder offers a range of fruits and talks to children about the benefits of a good diet. She ensures that they have daily walks and access her garden and local woodland areas, and have good opportunities to be physical at the various groups they attend.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school or their next stage of learning. Children show an interest in making marks as they play and use a variety of art and craft activities. They thoroughly enjoy playing with the small- world resources and play their imaginary games. Children learn how to handle books correctly and begin to listen to stories that are read to them with increasing attention and interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304611 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1103478 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Ness, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in early years 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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