Mrs Clare Edwards

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 July 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 experienced childminder has a good understanding of child development. She knows how children learn and competently supports children to lead their own play ideas. n The childminder is kind and caring. She provides a warm, nurturing home-from-home environment for children. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's development and plan for next steps in their learning. n The childminder works closely with parents and encourages regular communication. She shares up-to-date information and actively encourages parents' involvement in their children's learning and development. Parents comment very positively about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make. n The childminder does not target professional development opportunities precisely

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This provision is good

enough to help raise the quality of her practice to an even higher 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 strengthen the plans for professional development to help extend knowledge, skills and teaching practices even 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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures if she has any concerns. She carries out daily checks and thorough risk assessments of her premises to help to promote children's safety. The childminder reflects on her practice well and encourages parents and children to share their views about her provision through verbal feedback and questionnaires. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when children first start to help identify their children's individual needs, routines and care preferences. The childminder uses this information effectively to settle children quickly into her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual personalities, their interests and capabilities. She completes regular observations and plans activities which motivate children to be excited and engaged in their learning. The childminder is skilled at adapting activities to suit children's learning and development. For instance, children are enthralled as they play with pasta. Older children concentrate for long periods as they fill containers. Younger children enjoy feeling the texture of the pasta as they squeeze it in their hands. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills effectively. She helps children to count with increasing confidence as they build towers with bricks. Children are keen to use their problem-solving skills and competently complete jigsaws. The childminder places a high priority on children's communication and language skills. She talks to children, offering commentary and repeating and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

extending what they say. Children smile with delight as they enjoy singing rhymes and join in with the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children freely explore the well-resourced environment and are supported to make choices about their care and play experiences. Children behave well. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements and offers clear explanations as children learn to show consideration for others, share and take turns. The childminder supports children's good health well and provides nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about the local community. Children enjoy regular outings to the park, shops and playgroups. These experiences help children to develop social skills and understand the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are learning English as additional language, develop good speaking and listening skills. They persevere at tasks and are confident and self- assured. Children follow good hygiene routines and independently manage their self- care. They develop the necessary skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304470 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10062145 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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