Astbury, Eleanor Grace

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n Parents are 'absolutely delighted' with the quality of care and learning experiences provided by the childminder. They say that the activities and experiences that children have at her home 'enrich' their lives. The childminder's excellent partnership working with parents and other settings and professionals promotes the highest levels of continuity. n The childminder is extremely ambitious and has high aspirations for herself and children. She rigorously evaluates the quality of her practice and makes excellent use of professional development and feedback from parents, children and other childminders to enhance her practice further. n The childminder models language for children extremely well. Children develop a broad vocabulary and learn to pronounce words correctly. For example, when playing with dolls, the childminder asks children how the dolls' hair feels. She introduces the word 'coarse' to describe the hair. She gives children plenty of time to respond to questions

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This provision is outstanding

which helps them to formulate responses and develop their ideas. They make extremely high rates of progress in their development. n The childminder has created a highly stimulating learning environment which is exceptionally well planned, to create a multitude of opportunities for children to be creative and imaginative. Children consistently demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning and are extremely motivated to join in with activities. They thoroughly enjoy exploring, investigating and all aspects of their learning.

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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 continue to extend the programmes of professional development to broaden knowledge of different educational approaches.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childcare purposes. n The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback to take their views into account. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. She observed teaching in the indoor area and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector sampled and discussed a range of documents including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a deep understanding and robust procedures to manage any concerns and minimise the risk of harm to children. She is confident to seek advice to ensure that concerns are managed appropriately. The childminder has an excellent understanding of current guidance. She understands how to share and store information securely with appropriate regard to confidentiality. The childminder meticulously monitors children's progress and is quick to engage parents in discussions about their child's progress. She takes swift action to address any emerging concerns or gaps in children's learning, to support their excellent progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has undertaken a wide range of professional development and training courses, which she applies well to her practice. She intends to undertake more specific courses, such as those which focus on outdoor learning or specific educational approaches, to broaden her knowledge and further enhance the outcomes for children. Children's learning is exceptionally well supported. Children have plenty of time and space to explore their own ideas. The childminder uses well-timed questions to extend children's thinking skills. For example, she asks them why a sieve does not fit into a jar. Children know it is 'too big' and are able to source an alternative to help them scoop out the contents of the jar. Children concentrate for long periods and explain they are making a 'monster' out of play dough, sprinkles, flour and a vast array of other materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder makes excellent use of opportunities to help children explore and manage risk. Children safely climb up and down the stairs, for example, knowing that they must let the childminder hold their toys for them. The childminder plans small, well- thought-out risks to help children learn how to handle tools safely. For example, she provides real china tea sets and glass objects for children to play with in the home corner. Children learn how to use this equipment gently and safely to avoid damaging them. She provides excellent support for children's health and welfare, including well planned activities and experiences to develop children's large and small muscles and promote their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children's individual dietary needs are known and fully understood. The childminder helps children to resolve disagreements. She helps them to learn the language of feelings and understand how to demonstrate

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Outcomes for children are excellent. Children make consistently high rates of progress from their individual starting points and quickly catch up with their peers. Children communicate with adults in different ways, to share their feelings or make their needs known. They confidently make choices about what they would like to do and have high levels of self-esteem. Children grow in independence as they put on their own coats, drink from cups without lids and make choices about what they want to play with. They are highly motivated and thoroughly enjoy learning and exploring.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499734 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10059911 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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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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