Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They develop their confidence and their self-esteem while they are with the childminder. The childminder is engaging and skilled at interacting with the children.  The childminder obtains parents' permission to work closely with other settings that children attend. This ensures continuity and consistency in children's learning. She shares the progress check for children aged between two and three years with parents and other professionals. This ensures that any delays in development are quickly identified.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. Children benefit from this shared approach to their care and learning needs. This improves outcomes for children. Parents are pleased with the care the childminder provides.  Children benefit from regular trips, such as to the zoo or local toddler groups. This helps children to develop their physical and social skills and to learn about the world

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to encourage children to develop their thinking skills and build on their learning to the best of their ability.  The childminder does not routinely plan activities to support children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 create more opportunities to encourage children's thinking and extend their learning even further  extend opportunities further to teach children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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 and childminder discussed and evaluated activities which children were involved in.  The inspector took account of the written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and keeps her child protection knowledge up to date. She fully understands issues that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder regularly checks her home for possible risks and takes steps to ensure it remains a safe place for children. The childminder completes all mandatory training and reflects on the activities and service she provides. She makes changes to her practice that benefit children's experiences. For example, she has changed the way she monitors children's progress to ensure this adds to the time she can work directly with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play regularly. She completes accurate assessments to help to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed. She provides regular verbal and written reports for parents. Parents comment that the childminder provides, 'A caring, fun environment'. Activities are planned based on children's individual needs and interests. The childminder models simple mathematical language and encourages children to count during everyday activities. She enhances children's language and communication skills as she talks to them about what they are doing. Children listen carefully to instructions and they are eager to help with small tasks, such as putting toys away when they have finished with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They are motivated to play and learn. Children do not hesitate to ask the childminder for help or support if they need it, or to go to her for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment, where children enjoy spending time. The childminder encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other and teaches them to share resources and take turns. Children support each other and ask if they can help other children when they are slower to finish an activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in preparation for their next stage in learning and in readiness for school. They are happy and inquisitive learners who are keen to join in with activities. For example, they develop good physical and mathematical skills as they build a tower. They talk about number, size, colour and shape. They identify the tower as tall as, or smaller than, themselves. Children make independent choices in their play, choosing activities that interest them most.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500222 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1052321 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Willaston, Neston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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