Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date 1 February 2016

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She helps children learn to manage their own behaviour and to share resources. n Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they know why it is important to wash their hands to stop the spread of germs. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and needs. She uses this knowledge well to plan a range of worthwhile activities that the children enjoy. n Children form warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. She works hard to help children develop the confidence and independence they need for the next stage in their learning. For example, she takes children to toddler groups and on various outings, to develop their social skills. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents, which supports children's emotional well-being. Parents receive regular feedback on their children's progress and

p.1

This provision is good

they are very complimentary about the quality of care that the childminder provides. n Children benefit from opportunities to play outdoors. Their physical development is well supported. For example, they play table tennis, ball games and thoroughly enjoy playing on the swings. n The childminder completes progress checks for children aged between two and three years. However, the check does not identify areas where extra support is required to support future learning. n Occasionally, activities are not sufficiently challenging for children, which means that learning intentions are quickly surpassed.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve further the written progress checks for children aged between two and three years to support their future learning n extend planning to take account of all children's individual abilities to provide high levels of challenge.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the lounge and kitchen/dining area and viewed the outside play area. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children who were not present, through reviewing email responses and also the childminder's own questionnaires.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes all necessary steps to keep children safe. She is confident in identifying potential signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows where to seek advice should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder considers her practice carefully and identifies how to improve her service. She is proactive in accessing training and reads articles to assist her professional development. Relationships with parents are positive. The childminder shares information about children's activities with parents daily. Parents comment that they feel 'very lucky' to have found the childminder and their children are 'very happy' in her care. The childminder shares information with other early years settings that the children attend. This helps to ensure that children receive continuity in their care and learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of where they are in their development. She plans a wide range of suitable activities to support children in their learning. For example, children enjoy sitting cosily with the childminder while she reads stories to them about favourite characters and trains. The childminder extends children's learning by supporting them to play with the train track. Children connect pieces of train track together and push the trains forward and back. This promotes children's wider understanding of the world and their mathematical development. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of how things work. For example, she explains to children which side of the magnetic letter sticks to the board.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps to promote their self-esteem. Children behave well. They share resources with each other, with gentle prompts from the childminder. Children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle is well supported. The childminder talks to children about why it is unsafe to play outside when it is very windy and which foods are healthy. When toddlers are upset, they are confident to go to the childminder for cuddles and affection. Older children, who attend after school, leave positive comments. These comments include, 'everything is perfect', the childminder 'is the best', 'we know the boundaries', and the childminder 'is kind and helps with problems'. This demonstrates that the childminder has warm and nurturing relationships with all the children in her care.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

The childminder knows the children well and identifies accurately the next steps for children's learning. They make good progress and achieve well. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They confidently recognise colours within their environment, which helps to support their early understanding of mathematics. Children are eager learners and have developed good self-help skills. For example, toddlers can take their own coats and shoes off.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY264024 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10073222 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

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 15 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm during term time only, Monday to Friday.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5