Childminder 304557

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 20 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder provides a calm, welcoming environment which helps children to settle quickly. She offers frequent praise and encouragement which supports children to persevere with tasks. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and responds promptly when they require attention. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors their progress accurately and uses her observations to plan activities based on their individual interests and next steps. n The childminder includes parents in making initial assessments of their children's development and keeps them fully informed of their children's progress. Parents speak positively about the daily information they receive. Parents regularly share information about their children's learning and the childminder provides ideas to further develop this at home. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they

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The provision is good

giggle excitedly as they point out the llamas and goats in the paddock at the end of the childminder's garden. They discuss the tractor working in the field and enjoy walks to collect leaves and acorns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children have fewer opportunities to learn about other people and communities around the world.

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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 extend the range of resources and activities that teach children effectively about other people and communities around the world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with the children at various times during the inspection. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and children's interests. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and looked at the range of resources available for children's use.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify possible signs of abuse and is aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She completes detailed risk assessments which further supports her to keep children safe. The childminder evaluates her provision well and seeks the views of parents to help her identify areas for improvement. She completes further training to broaden her skills and knowledge, which has a positive impact on children. For example, training on communication has given the childminder a better understanding of how to support children's language skills. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend, and uses the information they share effectively, to plan next steps for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are inquisitive and keen to explore the good range of resources on offer. The childminder actively participates in children's play and uses it as an opportunity to promote children's learning. For example, while children manipulate play dough to make a birthday cake, she introduces descriptive words, such as 'flat', 'smooth' and 'round'. This helps children to develop their language skills. As children play with a toy pirate ship, the childminder encourages them to practise their mathematical skills as they count the pirates. The childminder uses her garden well to develop children's physical skills. For example, they have opportunities to climb and catch balls. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of how things change over time. For example, she discusses how the sun moves position during the morning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and has clear expectations which she reinforces during play. For example, she praises the children when they share and say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of developing a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they have daily access to fresh air and exercise, wash their hands before eating and are given healthy food choices. The childminder supports children to gain confidence and independence. For example, she gives them time to develop their own ideas and complete activities to their own conclusion. She encourages children to solve their own problems, such as how to get the play dough out of the pot. The childminder takes children on regular visits to local facilities, such as play areas, which helps them to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills that they will need for their future learning. They are well prepared for their move to school. They display high levels of confidence and are motivated, enthusiastic learners. Children have good opportunities to develop early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy mark-making activities and practise anticipating words in familiar stories. Children develop mathematical skills as they count and discuss size and shape during play. They select their own resources and tidy up, which helps them to gain independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304557 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10060346 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Hankelow, Cheshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year, except family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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