Childminder EY500512

Inspection date 7 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her family. The welcoming and friendly atmosphere enables children to feel relaxed, comfortable and confident in their surroundings. n The childminder provides an inviting, stimulating and well-resourced learning environment, indoors and outside. Children freely make independent choices in their play. n Teaching is strong. The childminder uses effective systems to help her assess, track and make plans for children's learning. She organises enjoyable experiences that help children to make good progress in their development. n The childminder works very well in partnership with parents and they regularly exchange information about children's care and learning. Parents say, 'The childminder organises fun activities and always goes above and beyond with the care she provides'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently focus sharply enough on helping young children to make rapid progress in their communication and language skills.

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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

n focus more precisely on helping young children to make the best possible progress in developing their communication and language skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence for the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report any concerns. She assesses potential risks daily and keeps children under her close supervision to help to ensure their safety. Documents that help to promote children's welfare are very thorough and well organised. The childminder shows a strong drive to improve. She routinely reflects on her practice and consistently identifies areas that she wants to develop further. This leads to ongoing improvements that benefit outcomes for children. The childminder seeks ways to broaden her knowledge and strengthen her practice. For example, after completing a course about promoting children's literacy skills, the childminder extended the range of books and visual prompts outside. This helped to increase conversations among children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced in working with children, enabling her to promote children's learning well. Parents provide information about children's abilities when they first start, to help the childminder plan suitable activities from the outset. They receive regular updates about children's progress, including tips on how they can help children to become ready for school. The childminder regularly assesses children's skills and keeps a close check on their progress. She clearly identifies children's next steps in learning and shares these with parents, enabling them to extend children's learning at home. The childminder interacts with children well. She asks questions and talks about the quantity and size of objects. Children show interest in their chosen activities. They are motivated to explore, for instance, as they make tracks in paint using a range of wheeled toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in arrangements are effective and familiar routines help children to feel secure. For instance, young children snuggle onto the childminder's lap after lunch and quickly fall asleep. The childminder is courteous and models respectful behaviour. Children learn good table manners and follow rules to help keep themselves safe. Children play actively in the garden as they practise kicking the ball into the football net. They enjoy healthy snacks and consistently follow hygiene routines. This helps to promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their experiences and make good progress in their development. They are polite, helpful and well behaved. They have very good opportunities to develop their independence and complete a range of simple tasks for themselves. Even very young children know where to find their own personal belongings. Children develop their finger muscles, in readiness for early writing when they use small tools, such as tweezers. They learn to persist with tasks as they fit together pieces of train track. This helps to promote their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500512 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10059526 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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