Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 16 October 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 The childminder is well qualified and has undertaken some courses to update her knowledge on changes to legislation. She regularly reflects on how she can improve her provision. She keeps clear records of children's development and sets targets for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder has organised welcoming environments both inside and outside. They are designed to support children to become increasingly independent. Children particularly enjoy playing outside, where they are provided with a range of opportunities which actively supports their learning. n Children are happy and confident. They are making good progress in their physical, social and communication skills. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and introduces new words to them. They are also supported to develop an understanding of mathematical language. n The childminder uses a variety of ways to exchange information with parents about

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The provision is good

their children's day and their child's development. Parents praise the levels of communication, they feel the childminder respects their wishes, is supportive and provides useful advice. n Children learn to keep themselves safe and develop good hygiene practices. They learn how they can stop the spread of germs when they cough and how to wipe their noses. They also learn how to identify plants which may hurt them, for example, stinging nettles and how to cross roads safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the majority of activities are well planned, there are occasions where children are not encouraged enough to develop their understanding of rhyming and alliteration. n The childminder does not obtain enough information from other providers or parents about what their child can do when attending other settings.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of rhyming and alliteration n develop an even more effective two-way sharing of information with other providers and parents and use this information to assess where children's learning can be enhanced further.

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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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a discussion about an activity with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector read the written testimonials from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She has updated herself on the latest guidance to ensure she is clear about a broad range of signs that would concern her. The childminder takes parent's and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. She offers advice to parents on how they can further support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has previously undertaken a qualification and uses this knowledge when planning learning opportunities for children. She weaves learning into the children's play, for example, children develop their physical skills, as they scoop bird seed and fill containers and the childminder encourages them to count how many spoonfuls they need to fill the different sized pots. She asks questions and helps children to recall past events, like a recent trip on the train. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. Sometimes this is developing their confidence to join in. For example, she provides activities which support children to develop their willingness to take part in with activities which may become messy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The home is welcoming and well equipped, children of all ages confidently access the toys and enjoy the wide range of activities that the childminder provides. She prepares children, for the move on to pre-school or school. They are encouraged to become independent when dressing themselves and she meets up with other childminders, so children get used to bigger groups of children. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise and healthy meals and snacks. Children's behaviour is good. The meet ups with other childminders provide frequent opportunities for children to be sociable and mix with others. They learn to play together and develop their understanding of sharing and taking turns. These are key skills they need for the move on to primary education.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The pre-school children are very articulate and confident. They enjoy singing action songs and use their imaginations as they pretend to be shopkeepers and customers. They show great levels of skill when using table knives to spread butter on crackers as they prepare their own lunch. They are starting to understand some mathematical language and notice how paints can be combined to make different colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501522 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10059369 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sandbach, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and four weeks holiday each year. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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