Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 6 October 2014

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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 highly experienced childminder demonstrates an unwavering commitment in supporting children's learning and development. She provides exciting and captivating first-hand experiences which keep children highly motivated and enthused to learn. This helps children to make rapid progress in their learning. n Observation, assessment and planning arrangements are of the highest calibre. Precise assessment and superb ongoing monitoring of children's learning help the childminder to quickly identify children who may need additional support. Gaps in learning diminish at a rapid rate and all children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder shows a deep commitment for enhancing and improving her setting. Meticulous self-evaluation carried is out in partnership with parents and children. This helps the childminder to consider innovative ways to raise the quality of her setting to

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This provision is outstanding

an exceptional level. n Partnerships with parents are superb. Parents share the childminder's vision for excellence. Detailed information is shared about children's achievements and interests from home. This helps the childminder to deliver a highly complementary learning programme from the outset. n The childminder has developed exceptionally strong partnerships with the local school. This allows her to discuss themes and focused work with teachers. The childminder uses this information to provide interconnected activities to strengthen children's learning further and provide consistency in care. n Children are extremely well behaved and understand the high expectations of the childminder. They follow house rules exceptionally well and are consistently mindful of their peers. Children are highly respectful and resilient individuals. They display high levels of compassion, respect and empathy towards one another and develop strong

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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 enhance the already excellent teaching skills through targeted research, to help raise the quality of children's outcomes to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation used by the childminder, including policies, procedures, children's learning journeys and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector and childminder evaluated activities undertaken on the day and discussed the impact on children's development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The passionate and experienced childminder provides children with a first-rate service and models leadership skills of the highest calibre. She consistently reviews her practice to help her identify ways in which she can enhance the environment even more. She reflects on her personal development with rigour and identifies ways to raise her already exceptional knowledge further. For example, she researches methods of learning and is keen to learn about inspirational teaching practices which support children's outcomes to the highest level. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a considerable knowledge of child protection procedures and identifies the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse with precise detail. She has an exceptional understanding of wider safeguarding concerns and uses this information to raise children's awareness of how to protect themselves from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has exceptionally high expectations of children and demonstrates an astonishing understanding of child development. She harnesses their interests to provide challenging and fun activities which intrinsically develop a broad understanding of different topics. Next steps in children's learning are linked expertly to activities and monitored with precision. This means that children are suitably stretched and relish the challenges presented to them. The childminder expertly supports children's knowledge and understanding of mathematics incredibly well. Children learn about sequencing, patterns and shapes. They show high levels of creativity. For example, children change a dark tent into a large coach and take their peers on a magical journey across the country before it becomes a hiding place for sea life. The childminder expertly builds on children's emerging interests and is adept at adding resources, such as sea life creatures,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

to challenge their understanding of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have phenomenal opportunities to access the outdoor area and take physical exercise and fresh air. They embrace their environment and are learning about how to care for wildlife and build a sustainable world. Children feed birds with seeds, carefully selecting the right quantity and placing them in the best spot for observing them in their natural habitat. The childminder extends their knowledge by discussing the various types of seeds and where they come from. Children eagerly ask questions and have a thirst for knowledge. Children enjoy planting and caring for flowers. They recognise their changing forms and take pleasure in capturing the moment through painting. The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being exceptionally well. Children have a profoundly strong sense of belonging.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally eager and motivated to learn. They are highly capable and independent individuals who are extraordinarily well prepared for their next steps in learning. They have excellent communication skills and show high levels of concentration. They are keen to take on new challenges and demonstrate impeccable dispositions towards their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304575 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10068334 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, all year round, 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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