Childminder EY395895

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2018 23 July 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 skilfully supports children's developing communication skills. For example, she encourages the children to express themselves and lead their own play, telling her where they want to play. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are safe and secure in the care of this thoughtful childminder. She is kind and thoughtful towards the children, who she knows very well and offers them good levels of emotional security.  Mathematical learning is promoted well. Children are supported to count and use number language, as part of the daily routine and activities. Young children recognise and name shapes, such as circle and triangle.  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 children with healthy meals and snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's strategies for involving parents in their children's learning are not yet as successful as possible.  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

 explore more effective ways to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning  sharpen the ways 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 interactions between the childminder and children during activities indoors. 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 into account 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 learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands 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. The childminder has a good understanding of how to make the environment safe. She checks the setting daily and removes any potential hazards to help keep children safe from harm as possible. The childminder is professional and efficiently organises her documentation and records to help promote the health and welfare of children. She monitors the progress of children from the start and checks for any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and uses her good knowledge of child development to identify what children need to learn next. She plans activities, taking into account children's interests and learning styles. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. She helps children to develop language skills well. For example, she encourages young children to say what they see in picture books. She speaks clearly and repeats words spoken by children, so that they hear the correct pronunciation. Toddlers name animal sounds as they play with the farm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder regularly praises the children for their achievements and encourages them in their exploration during play. Children learn about good hygiene routines from an early age and they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others. Children relax in a safe and stimulating environment. They show through their behaviour that they feel safe in the childminder's care. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety when they are out in the local community. Children develop good social skills. They meet and form friendships with a wide group of children at the groups they attend in the week.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are learning to share, take turns, help with tasks and listen carefully to the childminder. They display growing independence and are gaining the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. Children enjoy playing with the small-world resources and play their imaginary games. They show an interest in making marks as they play and use a variety of art and craft activities. Children have a keen interest in books and listen very attentively to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395895 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1104994 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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