Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 11 August 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the children and families she works with. Her compelling vision for supporting children's physical and emotional well-being permeates every area of this outstanding setting. n At the core of the childminder's superb success is her resolute view that the highest quality of teaching and learning is maintained at all times. She is persistent in her pursuit of ensuring that children reach their full potential. n The childminder has very high expectations for every child and an impressive understanding of child development. Teaching is excellent and highly responsive to children's interests. Gaps in learning diminish at a rapid rate and all children make exceptional gains towards the early learning goals. n The childminder makes excellent use of the amenities within the local community. She passionately teaches children about the wider world. Children are fascinated when

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This provision is outstanding

visiting woodland areas and become enthralled while searching for sticks to make a pretend campfire. Their excitement is evident while they take measured risks running up and down hills. n The childminder is a remarkable role model and provides children with clear behavioural boundaries. Children's behaviour is impeccable and they have an extremely strong sense of belonging. They are highly resilient, independent and respectful individuals who are very well prepared for school.

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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 build on the exceptional targeted programme of professional development to further enhance outstanding practice.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regards to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household. n The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The inspirational leadership of the childminder and her determination to provide the very best for all children have resulted in her setting being outstanding in all areas. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe and understands wider safeguarding concerns remarkably well. The childminder implements robust risk assessments and expertly includes children in the process. This helps children to learn how to manage their own risks. For example, children follow safety rules such as staying within sight of the childminder while they explore the local woodland area. The childminder has identified that she would like to continue to drive forward her already successful training programmes in order to sustain and develop her outstanding teaching practice. Self- evaluation is of the highest calibre and includes the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Highly inspirational teaching and innovative learning experiences capture children's interest and keep them highly motivated to learn. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the natural world exceptionally well. For example, while the children are thoroughly absorbed in water play, she introduces frozen toy insects and articulately discusses the scientific process of melting. The childminder provides extensive opportunities for children to develop their own ideas. Children make decisions about their play and are given time to discover how things work and operate. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's speaking and listening skills. She introduces a wide range of vocabulary and asks them challenging questions during their play. Children are excellent mathematicians who articulately count, recognise numbers and discuss quantity. For example, younger children count enthusiastically as they take big steps up

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

and down the steep hill. They also count with excitement the number of trains that they see whizzing past on the local railway.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Parents are highly complimentary and hold the childminder in high regard. They praise the wide range of activities she provides and the exceptional opportunities she offers their children within the community. For example, children attend an array of community groups, visit the local library and attend 'rhyme time' sessions. Care practices are highly effective and children settle exceptionally well. The childminder embeds kindness and respect through all aspects of her practice and encourages children to be well-rounded and thoughtful individuals.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points. They are inquisitive, confident and curious individuals with an eager disposition to learn. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive extensive levels of support. Swift identification of their needs and early referrals, made in collaboration with parents to external agencies, help to ensure the best possible support for children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304850 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10062148 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 5 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. The childminder lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a 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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