Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date 14 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder skilfully promotes children's personal development and supports them to become independent. Children demonstrate high levels of self-confidence as they take risks as they explore the environment, manage their own personal needs and introduce themselves to new people. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and other settings. They share information about children's learning and development across the settings and home. Children benefit from complementary learning experiences and make good progress as a result. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides. Testimonials detail her clear professionalism. Parents comment how 'caring and nurturing' she is and how she goes 'the extra mile' to support families and children. n The childminder proactively sources varied training to continuously improve her knowledge of child development and good practice. She consults with other

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This provision is good

professionals to further enhance her understanding and to share ideas. For example, following a recent network discussion, the childminder now displays pictures of all children at the setting to help them feel welcome and valued. n The childminder uses effective teaching techniques across all areas of children's learning. She challenges children as they enjoy activities, including growing grass caterpillars and constructing with straws. New educational resources, such as traffic lights, present children with exciting and imaginative experiences. n The childminder knows children very well and assesses what they can and cannot do. However, she does not always use observations and assessments to meticulously plan how to target children's specific next steps to enable their rapid progress. n The childminder's evaluations are effective and lead to improvements. However, evaluation is not incisive across all areas of her practice.

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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 make even better use of observations and assessments to plan activities which are sharply focused on progressing children towards the next stage of their learning n focus more precisely on self-evaluation to further enhance the quality of provision to an even higher standard.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises, policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed routines. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's well-being. She consistently implements effective policies and procedures to help to keep children safe. She is knowledgeable about child protection and has systems to manage any concerns should they arise. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and constantly assesses risks to maintain children's safety. She educates children on dangers and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. The childminder is highly skilled at managing children's behaviour in a calm manner. She focuses children's attention to listen to reasons and to help them to resolve situations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is consistently strong. She engages children to extend their learning. For example, children enjoy making pretend pancakes. The childminder converses with children and introduces new words such as 'flour' and 'flip', to increase children's vocabulary. She demonstrates how to crack an egg, pour milk and whisk batter. Children copy the actions and handle different equipment. The childminder challenges children to flip the cardboard pancakes higher. They delight at the new game. The pancakes have numbers on so children practise recognising numerals and counting. The childminder encourages children to choose their own pancake toppings. They use their imagination and decision-making skills to come up with creative combinations. Children colour pancake pictures. This supports early writing skills. Children then help to cut real fruit and taste real pancakes. They listen throughout the activity as the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder gives explanations and poses questions. Children learn where the ingredients come from, about healthy food choices and recall previous farm trips.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The environment is highly stimulating. The childminder expertly guides children but allows them to solve problems and learn through trial and error. She promotes children's independent learning. Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder. She is highly responsive to their needs. Children are exceptionally happy in her care. The childminder supports children's emotional development very well. They learn about feelings and how to manage emotions. The childminder promotes respect through well- established house rules and gives children extended opportunities to develop sharing and social skills at toddler groups. She takes children on frequent outings to the park where they meet people from different backgrounds and learn about the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for all children are good. Children progress steadily and achieve typical stages of development for their age. They are motivated and explore their environment with interest. Children are keen to take part in activities and relish the opportunity to find out new things. They select their own resources and help to shape their own day. For example, children request songs and dance as they decide what they will do next. They are self-assured and show high levels of enthusiasm and curiosity. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262222 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10062171 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Little Sutton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for 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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