Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 14 November 2012

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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 creates a calm, happy and encouraging environment. She is a good role model to children. For example, she uses positive words, listens sensitively and pays good attention to children.  The childminder is well qualified and well organised. She provides children with a good range of activities that support their interests, and promote the next steps in their learning.  Good relationships with parents contribute well to meeting children's needs. Parents comment how comfortable and at ease their children are in the childminder's care. Older children say being there is great. The childminder frequently shares information with parents about their child's progress through a variety of effective ways.  There are many opportunities for children to learn and socialise with others away from the home. For example, they attend local playgroups and places of interest where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for

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This provision is good

their future move to nursery and school.  The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. For instance, children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and they benefit from daily fresh air and physical exercise, as they run, jump and climb in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always interact well enough to sustain children's engagement and help them remain focused and fully challenged in their learning.

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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

 support children's concentration and engagement more effectively during activities, to help them extend their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection, and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector, childminder and co-childminder discussed and evaluated activities that children were involved in.  The inspector took account of the written comments from parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works very closely with her co-childminder to evaluate the quality of their work and make continuous improvement. Parents, children and other childminders provide her with comments about her practice. This has helped her to maintain the good quality of care and learning she provides. The childminder actively links with other professionals to ensure there is continuity of learning for children. For example, she works well with the local nursery, exchanging relevant information about the care provided to individual children. The childminder is organised and proactive in seeking information to improve her skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully assesses the progress of children and plans effectively for the next steps in their learning. She applies a range of teaching skills and uses her knowledge of how children learn to good effect. Her understanding of what children are interested in supports good learning opportunities. For example, she supports children's communication and language skills well as they play in the sand. Children begin to recognise numbers, shapes and size, such as when they use a toy digger to uncover hidden numerals and say, 'Add', when they find a plus sign. Children explore texture and enjoy talking about birds in the garden as they make a bird feeder. They develop their small-muscle skills, such as when they learn to thread cereal onto string. The childminder naturally and skilfully weaves in questions and comments that encourage children to develop their ideas. She repeats words and asks questions that promote children's critical thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a strong ethos about encouraging children's good behaviour. She teaches children to be kind, tolerant and respectful, and they quickly learn about the importance of good manners. Children benefit from outings to develop their social skills and increase their understanding of the world around them. For instance, the childminder takes them to places of interest, such as the zoo and nearby gardens, or to groups in the local community. She supports children to develop an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands after stroking the rabbit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school when the time comes. Children develop their early communication skills well and enjoy exploring the indoor and outdoor environment. They make choices about what interests them most and lead their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447526 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1060262 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 14 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Parkgate, Neston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with another 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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