Childminder EY336688

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 12 December 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 gets to know children well during settling-in periods. She finds out about their likes and dislikes.  The childminder introduces children to a variety nutritious foods that supports their overall health.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She shares information with them, such as children's daily activities and achievements.  The childminder helps children build strong attachments to her. This helps meet their emotional and social development needs well. As a result, children demonstrate high levels of confidence and good social skills.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities for safeguarding. She follows effective procedures to protect children should she have any concerns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide the older children with enough highly challenging learning opportunities to help them make excellent progress.  Although the childminder continually reflects on her practice, her self-evaluation is not as effective as possible in leading to sustained improvement in the outcomes for children.

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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 an even higher level of challenge in activities for older children to help them excel in their learning  refine procedures for self-evaluation to drive continuous improvement and enhance outcomes for children further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playrooms.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed children's records and relevant documentation, including planning, policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of what procedures to follow if she has any concerns relating to a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant carry out thorough risk assessments of the home and when on outings, to keep children safe and secure at all times. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date and helps her assistant to complete the required training. For example, they have both completed a paediatric first-aid course and are aware of how to deal with any minor injuries. She regularly discusses professional practice with her assistant and they support each other to make changes. The childminder makes observations and assessments for each child, to determine the child's next steps in learning and their stage of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically engages in children's play at their level. She supports communication and language well, as they play with building blocks making bridges. She gives them time to respond, when talking to them. Together the children and childminder develop creative play and exciting conversation. The childminder develops children's literacy skills. As she reads a story, children listen well and repeat familiar phrases. Children enjoy exploring with their senses as they touch and feel the large and small gel balls. They are curious when handling the cold and smooth balls in a variety of colours. The children squeeze them to see what happens. They enjoy discovering that they break into smaller pieces. The childminder gives children the opportunity to experiment in a safe and supervised environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which the children learn and develop well. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other children. Children make choices and enjoy being helpful. For example, they decide what they would like to eat and help to set the table before sitting patiently as they wait for snack or lunch. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit local parks and play centres, and enjoy playing in the garden. The children have a positive relationship with the childminder. They ask questions and are confident to express themselves. Children are happy and listen well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong social skills. They take turns and help each other when playing with animals in the toy farm. Children learn to persevere at tasks, such as recognising and matching colours. They are confident communicators and ask questions to support their understanding. They are focused and explore the enabling environment. Children develop a range of skills to help them with their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336688 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1104505 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in Middlewich, Cheshire. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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