Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 10 November 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 is well organised. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging activities that children can confidently access and enjoy.  The childminder attends regular training to support her continuous professional development and has completed further qualifications in childcare and education.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and caring and children build positive, trusting relationships with her and with each other.  Parents are delighted with the service that the childminder provides and comment on the family atmosphere she creates.  The childminder has a good understanding of the skills children need to acquire for school and she supports their self-care skills, promoting their independence in everyday tasks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to become more aware of diversity, to support and enhance their knowledge about the world around them.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation as well as she could to identify areas for further development to raise the quality of her provision to an even higher level.

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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

 increase opportunities to teach children about diversity, to help them understand more about the world in which they live  extend the use of self-evaluation further, to identify ways to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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 held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the crucial importance of reporting any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder keeps parents well informed about the type of activities that children undertake and any care issues. Where children attend another provision, the childminder shares information about children's development with other providers to obtain a good understanding of their progress overall. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and regularly checks the environment for possible risks, taking appropriate steps to minimise any potential hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She weaves mathematical concepts into their play well. For example, she encourages children to count the legs on an octopus together during story time and introduces language, such as 'more' or 'less' when filling and emptying containers outdoors. The childminder encourages children's early communication skills successfully through her relaxed conversations as they play. Children respond to her positive interaction as they happily smile and engage in activities together. They follow instructions and develop good listening skills. Children enjoy a good range of interesting play activities and experiences that motivates their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children develop a good understanding of a healthy diet. She provides a range of nutritious snacks and water is available throughout the day. Children are encouraged to be physically active and the childminder provides them with daily opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air, both in the well-resourced outdoor area and by going for walks to parks and the local school. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. They enjoy reassuring hugs and smiles from her throughout the day. Children learn how to manage their own hygiene needs, for instance, as they wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. They develop good concentration skills and spend extended time playing with toys of their own choice. The childminder promotes children's dexterity well during activities. This supports their small-muscle development which is needed for pencil control at their next stage of learning. Children develop independence well and are encouraged to put on their own coats and shoes. They are learning to socialise, share and play alongside others, skills that they will need for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304643 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1104337 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday during term time. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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