Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 13 June 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is responsive to children's needs and her teaching is of a high quality. The childminder's planned activities are enjoyable. Children are engaged and motivated to join in. For example, children are captivated as they unwrap parcels from the zoo. They enjoy problem solving to discover which animals are inside. n Children are well settled and have high levels of concentration. They demonstrate extremely positive behaviour and play harmoniously together, taking turns and sharing equipment. The childminder is an excellent role model for children to copy. She has high expectations and the children respond very well to the clear routines and boundaries set. n The childminder liaises with a range of professionals. Her highly effective partnership working strategies lead to improvements in provision and outcomes for children and their families. n Children are becoming increasingly independent. They relish the opportunity to help

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This provision is good

the childminder with activities, such as setting the snack table up. n Parents are thrilled with the service that the 'honest, reliable, warming and flexible' childminder provides. They are grateful that 'good manners and respect for others are consistently reinforced'. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about and respond to questions asked. n The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to be challenged in their learning at the highest 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 provide children enough time to think about and respond to questions n promote further opportunities for children to be challenged in their learning at 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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She reviewed children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at and took account of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She is very clear on the action she must take to record and report concerns to protect children from harm. The childminder has appropriate processes in place to ensure any assistants are suitable. She is committed to enhancing her professional development and actively accesses online training to keep up to date with new initiatives. The childminder evaluates the quality of the setting and acts on the views of parents and children. She is currently having the garden refurbished to provide a larger area for children to play outdoors. The childminder fosters positive relationships with parents. She ensures that parents are regularly updated with their child's achievements. This helps parents to continue children's learning at home and has a positive impact on children's overall outcomes and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She knows children well and effectively observes them as they play in order to plan for their next steps. The childminder provides a welcoming, calm and well-organised environment with a good range of resources that are age appropriate. She places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder plans activities using children's current interests. For example, younger children enjoy identifying the noises animals make. Older children describe what the zoo animals look like, identifying the tallest and shortest animal.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children explore the play areas freely and enjoy looking at books and listening to the childminder read. Children display extremely high levels of cooperation and younger children wait for their turn to lift the flaps in stories. The children have formed very positive and trusting relationships with the childminder. They respond very well to her instructions, encouragement and praise. Children have a healthy appetite and they enjoy their social mealtimes. For example, during the inspection, older children enjoyed serving food themselves, skilfully using tongs. The childminder knows when the children are tired, hungry or unwell, and responds appropriately to ensure their individual needs are met. She ensures that parents' wishes are followed, such as providing food to cater for dietary requirements. Children develop a positive attitude to leading a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy daily outings to local attractions. For example, they go on trips to the library,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

zoo and soft-play areas, and go on walks in nearby parks and woods, which are helping children learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are curious and keen learners that show good levels of motivation. The childminder's strong focus on promoting children's confidence, independence and communication prepares children well for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472255 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10075635 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Chester, Cheshire. She works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Tuesday and from 7.30am to 6pm on Wednesday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder also provides care at weekends for one older child. She holds a relevant 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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