Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 committed to her professional development and regularly evaluates the provision to support further development and improvement.  The childminder has a warm and nurturing nature and children demonstrate that they are happy and secure in her care. The childminder adapts to the individual needs of the children and encourages them to be considerate of one another while encouraging in turn taking.  The childminder spends time researching innovative activities and provides children with experiences to support all areas of learning.  The childminder reviews her policies and procedures and monitors the quality of teaching and learning. She completes regular observations of children's learning and monitors their progress. She shares this information with other settings children attend to support their continuing development at home and in pre-school.  The childminder works closely with other professionals. Together they provide support

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This provision is good

strategies for children who are identified as needing additional help.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Mealtimes are not always effectively organised and managed to help children engage in learning opportunities.

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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

 consider the arrangements for some routines to maximise opportunities to support children's independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the qualifications and suitability of the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to ensure children are safe. She completes regular and precise risk assessments and encourages older children to consider the risks involved to help their developing understanding. The childminder recognises the signs that suggest a child may be at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder accesses additional training to enhance her own professional development and further improve the service. Furthermore, she regularly reviews the provision with parents and children. The childminder uses the information from children's assessments to identify how to support their further progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and she uses these to plan activities to support their next steps in learning. For example, children explore a weather activity, which the childminder explains has developed from an interest the children have in the changing weather. The childminder promotes children's understanding of mathematical concepts in many ways, for example, during colour-blending activities they discuss size, quantity and shape. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go' and she recognises their achievements and shares these with families. Children express an interest in stories. They share books with the childminder and point to the characters as they respond to the childminder's skilful questioning. The childminder takes children on frequent visits to parks and playgroups with a wider network of childminders, which helps support children's developing social skills and confidence. Children who have special

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

educational needs and/or disabilities have detailed learning plans in place.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with praise and reassurance as they explore new activities. The childminder spends time getting to know families when children first start and she uses the information parents share to support children as they settle. She regularly informs parents of children's progress and parents share their delight with the relationships their children have developed with the childminder. The childminder encourages children's self-care skills and supports their developing toilet routines. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns and consider the feelings of other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them for starting school. Children know and follow familiar daily routines. Older children demonstrate good listening and understanding, they look for shadows as they play with torches and show delight as they make different shapes while working together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496990 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1034974 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Vicars Cross, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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