Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 21 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She organises her provision well. She is aware of the strengths of her setting and identifies areas for improvement to continue to make positive changes. n The childminder undertakes assessments of children's abilities and provides activities which capture their interest, build their ability to concentrate and help them make progress. Children are making good progress in their communication and physical skills. n Parents praise the home-from-home environment, where their children feel secure and are growing in confidence and independence. They like the healthy snacks and describe the activities the childminder provides as being of a high standard and supportive to their child's development. n The clear routines the childminder implements mean children know what is coming next and are settled and happy. Their need for rest and refreshment is quickly

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This provision is good

addressed by the childminder. Children enjoy healthy snacks and are supported to be helpful and friendly. n The childminder is not currently accessing targeted professional development to support her in further improving her already good teaching skills, to extend younger children's learning even further.

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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 build even stronger skills and expert knowledge through a more focused ongoing programme of professional development to help develop practice to the highest level.

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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 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 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 understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and the crucial importance of her reporting any concerns she may have. She ensures the house is safe and secure. The childminder takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. She keeps parents well informed about the type of activities children undertake and any care issues. She also ensures they understand the next steps in learning she has identified for their child and how they can further support their child's learning at home. Where children attend another provision, she shares information on children's development with other providers to obtain a good understanding of children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has undertaken all required training and has completed a childcare qualification in the past. She draws on knowledge gained when planning learning opportunities for children. She regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She gets fully involved in children's play and encourages children to 'have a go' and have confidence in their abilities. Mathematical concepts are included in everyday routines and activities. Children spontaneously count toys as they tidy away. They confidently count to seven and then add eight and nine to the group. They discuss the colour, shape and size of the pictures in the lotto game. The childminder develops children's knowledge and vocabulary through games. For example, she uses the correct names for the animals and discusses their habitat and the noises they may make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents and works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. The childminder praises the children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. The close relationship they build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise in local parks. Appealing home-cooked meals and colourful snacks encourage children to try a range of fruit and vegetables. They develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet to promote good health. Children are starting to understand what is expected of them and respond to the positive atmosphere and clear boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners, who are very keen to join in with activities. They develop key skills they need for the move on to primary education. All children are making expected progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are gaining skills in independence as they manage their own hygiene needs. They develop their observational abilities as they look carefully at books or lotto games. Children talk with confidence and develop an understanding of other people's points of view.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467262 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10062181 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Barnton, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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