Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2018 23 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 keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. She reads childcare articles and carries out personal research to help regularly introduce new ideas. This helps her to continually promote the best outcomes for children. The quality of teaching and learning is good.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming and inclusive environment. The childminder has a caring and nurturing approach which helps children to build close attachments with her. She is sensitive to their needs and attends to them promptly.  The childminder places high importance on healthy eating and lifestyles. She provides a wide range of healthy meals and snacks which includes a variety of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and say they are very happy with the home- from-home environment she provides. The childminder has systems in place to share information with other early years settings that children in her care may attend, to help

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This provision is good

complement their care and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, younger children are unable to fully lead their own play or follow their current interests, as toys are stored out of sight. Therefore, their choice of play is restricted to those resources selected solely by the childminder.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to develop their own ideas as, at times, she overdirects activities.

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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

 offer younger children more opportunities to make choices and follow their own interests  give children time to develop their own ideas independently.

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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 carried out a joint evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided and those spoken to on the day.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, and a range of other documentation, including accident records, and she discussed the childminder's self- evaluation document with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living and working on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder checks the environment regularly to ensure she keeps it clean and safe for children. The childminder monitors children's progress to help her close any gaps in their development and to plan for their future learning. She supervises children well. The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. Together, they reflect on their provision and identify ways to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and uses this information to plan for children's next stage of learning. The childminder talks to children during their play to help them build on their vocabulary. She praises younger children as they repeat new words. This helps to promote children's language skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she encourages children to count and make comparisons as they play and during routines. Children learn to use their imaginations in role-play situations. They play with dolls and feed them with a bottle before putting them to bed. The childminder provides opportunities for babies to play with toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms. This helps children to begin to learn to operate them and understand simple technology. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their creative ideas. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

concentrate as they select different coloured pens to use in their artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and interacts with children at their level. For example, she creates social times with children as they eat lunch and enthusiastically joins in with their play. She meets children's care needs well. For example, younger children are quickly soothed if they become unsettled or seek reassurance. The childminder effectively supports children's self-esteem in many ways. For example, she is very attentive and provides plenty of praise and encouragement. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns. Children learn to manage their own personal care routines, such as putting on their coats. Babies learn to feed themselves. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are eager and curious learners. They demonstrate good listening and attention skills. Children learn to count, make comparisons and recognise shapes. They develop a real interest in books. Children learn to value diversity and cultural differences. For example, they join in with a variety of well-planned activities and have opportunities to taste foods from around the world. They are learning important skills and attitudes to prepare them for their next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475029 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1105771 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Sandbach, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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