Childminder in Cheshire East

Childminder report 77 Frank Webb Avenue, CREWE CW1 3NE

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Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 May 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 warm, welcoming environment which helps children to settle quickly. She offers frequent praise and encouragement which supports them to gain confidence. The childminder responds promptly when children require individual attention. n The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to discuss what children can already do at home. She uses the information to determine their starting points. The childminder exchanges information with parents at the end of each day about their children's well-being and keeps them regularly informed of their children's progress. n The childminder regularly monitors children's development. She uses her observations and knowledge of how children like to learn to plan effectively for their next steps in learning. This helps them to make good progress from their starting points. n Children have good opportunities to develop their creative skills. For example, they

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The provision is good

show delight as they explore paint and make collages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to help children to become independent.

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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 independence.

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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 children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector discussed 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. She 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 makes children's safety a priority and completes robust assessments to minimise potential risks, including on outings. The childminder can confidently recognise signs of potential abuse and explain the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She regularly updates her training on the wider aspects of safeguarding, supporting her to further protect children from harm. The childminder uses opportunities to network with other childminders to keep her practice fresh. She seeks the views of parents to help her to evaluate her provision and has clear action plans in place. For example, she is redeveloping the garden to offer children additional learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder actively engages in children's self-chosen activities and skilfully uses their interests to develop their language and mathematical skills. For example, she provides a commentary in their home language as she models how to roll, press and squeeze play dough into long shapes. She discusses colour and shape as children eagerly choose play dough cutters. Children confidently count as they explore play dough and excitedly tell the childminder, 'We have made five big balls'. Children have good opportunities to strengthen their hand-muscle control. For example, they show delight as they use tools successfully to chop play dough and cut paper.

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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 and routines. For example, she reminds children to use scissors safely and praises them for sharing. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of developing a healthy lifestyle. She encourages them to wash their hands before eating and offers healthy choices at snack time. The daily routine includes opportunities for children to be active in the fresh air. The childminder takes children to the local park and activities at the local children's centre. This provides them with further opportunities to develop their physical and social skills. The childminder plans activities to help children to learn about other people and communities in the world, such as exploring Chinese New Year. Children have some opportunities to do things for themselves. For example, they attend to their own personal needs and tidy up.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning. They confidently choose their own activities and develop their own ideas, remaining focused until they are satisfied with the outcome. Children have opportunities to develop early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, they practise counting and discuss shape and size as they play. They enjoy mark-making activities, such as painting and drawing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457806 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10060345 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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