Childminder EY473923

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 27 August 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 works very successfully with her co-childminder, parents and other agencies to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has undertaken a significant amount of training to develop her expertise in supporting these children. She contributes to meetings and reviews to ensure plans are in place for when children move on to school.  The childminder organises purposeful activities to help children to make progress towards their next steps in learning. These are based on her assessments of children's progress, children's interests and the way they like to learn. Children are happy, inquisitive and have good levels of concentration and perseverance.  Children have strong relationships with the childminder, her co-childminder and their friends. They are helped to negotiate with each other and respond well to the positive atmosphere and high levels of praise and encouragement.

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This provision is good

 Parents are delighted with the service the childminder and her co-childminder provide. They are impressed by the learning environment and range of activities provided in the home and in the local community. They feel very well informed of their children's progress through online journals and describe their children as, 'coming on in leaps and bounds'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the vast majority of activities are very well planned, there are some occasions where children are not encouraged enough to develop their own ideas, think through things and resolve small problems for themselves.

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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

 make the most of opportunities for children to think through things for themselves and develop ideas or solve simple problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a discussion about an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and children's records.  The inspector spoke with some parents during the inspection and read all the written testimonials from parents and other professionals, taking account of their views.

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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 what would constitute a safeguarding concern and knows how to report any concerns she may have. Risk assessments are undertaken to identify and reduce risks. The dogs occupy separate areas in the house and garden when they are present. Staff at the local pre-school describe the childminder as being approachable and friendly, and say they feel they have good links with her. This allows them to work together effectively to help children who are anxious, successfully settle into their setting. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when planning improvements to her service. She has undertaken additional qualifications and short courses, carefully selected because they address the needs of the children she is caring for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She gets fully involved in children's play and encourages them to 'have a go' and have confidence in their abilities. Activities, such as farm play with rice and cereal, provide opportunities for mathematical concepts, such as shapes, quality and weight to be discussed. This links into the childminder's assessment that particular children enjoy sensory play and are 'hands-on learners'. It also supports children's physical development as they are given opportunities to use scoops and develop balance as they transport the 'soil'. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities inside and outside for children to make marks, as part of developing the skills they will need to learn to write. Older children are introduced to sounds and the letters that they represent, in focused sessions as they prepare for the move on to school. Children's ability to learn to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

speak clearly is well supported through meaningful conversations, which reinforce the new words they are learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works with parents to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. She proactively prepares children, both emotionally and with regard to their growing independence, for the move on to pre-school or school. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of a healthy diet and provides a range of nutritious snacks. Children are encouraged to be physically active. They enjoy walks in the local area and using ride-on toys outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the move on to the next stage in their education. Those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress in line with their abilities, for example, in the areas of physical, mathematical and communication skills. They are developing into enthusiastic learners, who are very keen to join in with activities. They develop their imagination, for example, when playing with a range of small animals and toy farm machinery, deciding how they will move.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473923 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1105718 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Nantwich, 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 works with a co- childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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