Childminder EY422722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2018 15 June 2015

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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 ambitious and is committed to enhancing her professional development. She actively accesses online training, which helps her to meet the needs of the children in her care.  Children are becoming increasingly independent and they are confident to express their own needs and interests. They relish opportunities to help the childminder, such as picking tomatoes in the greenhouse and making their own sandwiches for lunch.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment indoors and outside. Children have established very warm relationships with her and they are happy and settled. The childminder sets clear expectations which enable children to play well together, sharing equipment and taking turns.  Parents feel well informed about their children's progress and find the childminder very accommodating of their children's care needs. Parents are delighted with the progress

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This provision is good

that children are making, particularly with their speech and social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has forged good relationships with parents, she does not consistently support them to extend children's learning at home.  Children are not encouraged to strengthen their awareness of letters and the sounds that they represent.

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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

 find more ways to support parents to extend their children's learning at home  provide more opportunities for children to enhance their awareness of letters and the sounds they represent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She reviewed children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector completed a discussion about an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at and took account of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She evaluates the quality of her setting and makes improvements that benefit children. The childminder is proactive in seeking training opportunities. She makes good use of opportunities to keep her knowledge and teaching up to date and shares good practice and ideas with other childminders. This helps to improve her skills and ultimately has an impact on outcomes for children. For example, she has recently completed training about the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to help to improve her already good safeguarding knowledge and have an impact on children's welfare. Children's safety is further protected by completing risk assessments for the various areas of the home and outings undertaken.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care very well and uses her observations and feedback from parents to plan next steps in their learning. She provides a stimulating environment with a good range of resources that children access freely. For example, children enjoy exploring and investigating with sensory materials when making enclosures for the farm animals in the outdoor area. The childminder extends their mathematical thinking skills and discusses the different sizes of the animals and which will be able to fit into the smallest pen. She has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's early communication and language skills and is a good role model. Children enjoy playing together, recognising animals and their young and helping each other to pour seeds and water into containers to feed them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets up with other carers to provide frequent opportunities for children to be sociable and mix with others. Children gain good social skills and enjoy various trips out to the zoo, petting farm and local playgroups. The childminder actively promotes values such as tolerance and respect within the setting, and children are confident to express their own needs and interests. Mealtimes are enjoyable. Children help to carry chairs around the table and enjoy selecting food to eat. Children have a healthy appetite and develop a positive attitude to leading a healthy lifestyle. Hygiene routines are closely observed and children wash their hands prior to mealtimes and after playing outdoors. Children's behaviour is good and they respond very well to the childminder's instructions, encouragement and praise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are keen learners who show good levels of motivation and concentration. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's confidence, independence and communication. This prepares children well for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422722 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1094678 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Chester, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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