Childminder 501289

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 October 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 establishes strong parent partnerships. She keeps parents informed of children's learning and development through regular verbal updates, daily diaries and thorough learning journals. n Parents are very complimentary about the setting and the experiences that help their children to learn and develop. One parent states the childminder is very willing to listen and work closely with families to help children to progress. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm and consistent in her approach to teaching and to managing behaviour. She pays attention to what children say and values children's opinions. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. n The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. Children display mutual respect for one another and learn to appreciate the feelings and choices of others. n Children's outcomes are good. They show a can-do attitude and believe that they can

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n While professional development is continuous, the programme does not fully target specific areas to increase the quality of practice to the highest level.

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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 the programme of professional development on raising the quality of practice to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants, a parent and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability of assistants and adults living or working on the premises, policies and procedures, and risk assessments. n The inspector observed children's learning and development and reviewed learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants are aware of child protection issues. Clear policies and procedures are in place to support their work and protect children. The childminder has ambitious plans to improve the quality of the setting continuously. For example, ongoing improvements to the outdoor space include more mark-making areas for children to develop their writing skills. The childminder effectively coaches her assistants to continue to raise standards of teaching. She shares and develops good practice with them. The childminder involves parents as she evaluates the setting and implements changes to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong. The childminder demonstrates a range of effective teaching techniques adapted to suit the needs of all children. She develops children's speech and language by creating numerous opportunities for them to express themselves. She responds positively to children's questions and helps them to develop their understanding of the world with clear explanations. For example, the childminder and her assistant promote mathematical skills during a threading activity. They challenge children to add more shapes and beads onto their thread to make it longer. Children attempt to count the beads. They extend the activity by measuring the thread and comparing it to their own heights. Children are fully engaged and enjoy testing their ideas. The childminder uses detailed observations and robust knowledge of child development to identify any gaps in learning quickly. She focuses activities to close any

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

gaps rapidly and progress children's learning. The childminder has built effective partnerships with other settings over several years to further support children's learning and help them to achieve their learning goals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is welcoming and stimulating with a vast range of educational and enjoyable resources. Children are happy, polite and well behaved. They make good friendships with the childminder, her assistants and their peers. Children support each other in play and during established routines. Children feel safe with this caring sensitive childminder. She encourages children to become independent at every opportunity. She supports them to learn new skills, such as becoming mobile, putting on their own shoes and managing risks during physical activities. Children are confident and motivated. They are physically and emotionally well prepared for their next stages of learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are eager successful learners who are willing to have a go and show high levels of interest. Children acquire the skills they need for future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501289 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10062168 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 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 43 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Winsford. The childminder works with another registered childminder and two assistants. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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