Childminder EY500405

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 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 very well organised and successfully works with other professionals to meet children's needs. She has undertaken a range of training sessions which relates to the requirements of the children she cares for or the recent changes in legislation. These help develop her skills and knowledge, for example, helping with speech and language issues or the provision of sensory play.  Children are very settled and are growing in confidence. The childminder provides children with a vibrant range of activities. She encourages them to make decisions for themselves and think through simple problems to come up with their own solutions.  The childminder carefully tracks children's progress and uses her assessments to plan activities to extend their learning. She captures children's interest and keeps them well motivated. She introduces new words and provides many experiences, which help children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and words.

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This provision is good

 Children are kind and caring to their friends. The childminder encourages them to think about how their actions affect others and how they can work together as a team.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The majority of activities are well planned, however, there are occasions where children are not encouraged enough to develop their understanding of rhyming and alliteration.  Although the childminder uses a range of methods to exchange information with parents, she does not share enough of her knowledge with them about how they can support their child's next steps in learning at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of rhyming and alliteration  develop further the exchange of information with parents about how they can appropriately support their child's learning at home.

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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 read written testimonials from parents and other professionals, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. Parents say they are well informed about their child's progress and could not be happier. They describe the home as perfect for children and are pleased the childminder is able to follow their child's routine and support them in addressing any speech and language concerns. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. The childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments, which include measures to manage the care of her pet cats and the use of the trampoline. The childminder reviews her assistant's work and encourages him to undertake training to further develop his understanding of how to work with children.

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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 carefully plans activities and gets fully involved in children's play, encouraging them to 'have a go' and have confidence in their abilities. Children's growing understanding of mathematical concepts are particularly well supported. The childminder reinforces children's understanding of size, colour and numbers throughout many activities, such as when playing with coloured rice and plastic insects. She introduces the concepts of one more and helps children compare and categorise the insects by colour. The childminder provides children with many choices and encourages them to tell her their ideas. She encourages even young children to develop an interest in books. Children's ability to learn to speak clearly is well supported through meaningful conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises the children's achievements. The close relationship they build with her means that the more reserved children are growing in confidence. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise and outdoor play. The childminder works with parents to ensure children with allergies are provided with the special diets they require. She also develops children's independence and ability to cope with group environments in readiness for the move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are bright and inquisitive. They are making typical progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children are keen to join in with activities and are physically active on the outdoor play equipment. They are developing their imagination, enjoying making a spider's web or being explorers on a mini-beast hunt. They develop their small-muscles skills in readiness for writing, for example, by using tweezers to place beads on a 'spider's web'. Children develop their memory recognition as they recall words in a book and enjoy singing a wide range of songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500405 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1052448 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Congleton, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant. 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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