Childminder EY316818

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2018 3 March 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 has a good understanding of how to monitor children's achievements. She uses her assessments well to plan activities which support children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are treated with warmth and kindness and form strong attachments with the childminder. This helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement consistently. This helps children to grow in confidence and has a positive impact on their self-esteem.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Toys and resources are easily accessible to children and they make choices about their own play. Children learn to tidy up after they have finished playing. They listen, follow instructions and behave well.  The childminder provides resources and activities which are aimed at children's individual needs and interests. For example, very young children enjoy exploring a

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This provision is good

range of natural materials. Older children develop their problem-solving skills as they find the correct clothes to fit certain dolls.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established effective partnerships with all other providers that children attend, to fully support continuity and consistency in children's learning.  The childminder does not consistently take all opportunities to further promote children's communication skills.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with all other providers that children attend to help support continuity and consistency in children's learning  enhance teaching skills to ensure that all opportunities to strengthen children's communication skills are taken.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice to maintain the high-quality provision. She works closely with childminder colleagues to moderate the observations of children's play she carries out. This helps to make sure that her assessments of children's learning are accurate. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. She regularly attends designated lead safeguarding training sessions to make sure that her knowledge is current. Strong relationships with parents are in place. Parents comment that the childminder is, 'Hardworking, dedicated and trustworthy'. They are especially happy with the fun and age- appropriate activities that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage in challenging activities, such as using scales to weigh a variety of objects. The childminder gives children time to explore resources themselves and helps to rectify children's misconceptions. For example, children learn that bigger does not necessarily mean heavier. Children's early writing skills are promoted well. They enjoy drawing pictures and practise writing their name, as well as the names of members of their family. They also learn to recognise their name when they self-register every day. Parents are regularly informed of their child's progress in a variety of ways. For example, the childminder uses an online system to share their child's achievements and next steps. This helps parents to support children's learning in the home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to socialise with others. She regularly meets with a close network of childminders and they plan a wide range of activities. This is one of the ways in which the childminder supports children to develop friendships. It also helps them to develop skills, such as sharing and playing with other children their own age. Children have a good understanding of possible dangers to themselves and others. For example, when playing with small toys, older children show an awareness of keeping them away from very young children. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and develop their self-care skills, and their independence is well promoted. Children go on regular walks in the community. They engage in dance activities and spend time in the garden. Very young children are encouraged to develop their early walking skills. This helps to promote their physical well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They develop good levels of concentration and spend extended time playing with toys of their own choice. Children are working in line with expectations for their age and make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy sharing books and engaging in pretend play. Children learn to be kind, share and respect each other's differences. They develop skills which support them to be well prepared for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316818 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1087244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a foundation degree in early years.

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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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