Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 24 November 2016

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The kind and friendly childminder provides a homely environment. Children develop trusting relationships with her and she gets to know them well. They are familiar with the routines, happy and secure, reassured by the strong bonds that they share.  The childminder is committed to providing the best possible provision for all children. She keeps mandatory training updated and keeps abreast of any updates or changes to legislation, policy and practice. This helps to maintain her already good skills and knowledge.  Children make good progress. The well-qualified childminder provides stimulating and challenging activities that capture children's interests and spark their natural curiosity for learning. The dedicated playroom boasts an impressive range of accessible, good- quality toys and resources. Children are very independent. They confidently make choices and lead their own play.  Children learn about the local area and go on daily walks. They have good opportunities

p.1

This provision is good

to explore the world around them. Children socialise with different people at toddler groups and play centres. This helps them to develop strong social skills.  The childminder exchanges regular information with parents about children's care and learning. She supports parents to continue children's learning at home.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established highly effective partnerships with other settings that children also attend, to further support children's learning and development.  Self-evaluation is not specifically targeted and precise and does not yet include the views of all parents and children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 establish highly effective partnership working with other settings that children also attend and provide even more continuity in supporting children's learning and development  enhance self-evaluation processes and include the views of all parents and children.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live or work on the premises.  The inspector viewed written comments from parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her professional role and responsibilities. She knows what significant events must be notified to Ofsted and the timescales for doing this. The childminder supervises children well. She maintains the correct staff-to-child ratios. This helps to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection procedures and knows how to report concerns about a child in her care. Robust policies and procedures are embedded. These include risk assessments before and during outings, and when taking children to school. This helps to protect children's welfare. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She makes sure that all suitability checks have been completed and any support or training is provided.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children need to learn next. She tailors activities to support children's interests. Outdoors, children are fascinated by daffodils. The childminder talks to children about growth and nature and provides opportunities for them to paint yellow and green flowers. Children enjoy the sensory experience. Children make prints in paint using brushes and sponges as the childminder skilfully introduces colours, shapes and counting. This is one way that she helps to develop children's mathematical understanding. The childminder sensitively reinforces the correct pronunciation of words as children engage in animated discussions. This contributes towards their developing speaking skills. The childminder shares books and asks children to identify words and pictures, supporting them by saying the phonetic sounds. This contributes towards their reading skills, in readiness for learning in school.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has secure settling-in arrangements. She gathers important information on entry that helps her to meet children's individual care and learning needs. The childminder swiftly provides children's comforters, should they need them. This helps them to easily separate from parents and quickly settle. Children behave well. The childminder praises children and sensitively promotes and reinforces her expectations. For example, even young children understand rules and boundaries. They wait at the kitchen door and know not to enter when the childminder is preparing meals. The childminder supports children's physical well-being. For example, they follow good hygiene routines, enjoy healthy meals and are soothed to sleep when they are tired.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their future learning and school. They are eager to play and explore. Older children voice their opinions. They are listened to and respected. For example, they choose what they want to do by reading from a list of favourite activities. Children develop strong self-care skills. They capably use cutlery to eat. They sit nicely and use excellent manners during a highly social mealtime. Young children develop good control and coordination. They keep trying until they successfully stack building blocks.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY266489 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1132985 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2016

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5