Childminder 304293

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date 14 October 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is very experienced. Her expertise and dedication contribute to a high- quality setting. Reflective systems are in place to help the childminder consider and continually improve her service. n Partnerships with parents are a key strength of this setting. The childminder engages in very creative and effective ways to build positive and fruitful links with parents. For example, social events for parents, such as summer barbeques, contribute to open communication with parents and continuity for children. n The childminder skilfully adapts her interactions to meet children's different ages and stages of development. All children are presented with appropriate levels of challenge which support their ongoing learning and progress. n A flexible approach to teaching and planning helps the childminder respond to children's emerging interests. For example, when children ask to play outdoors, this

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This provision is good

request is quickly accommodated. This contributes to children's stimulation, motivation and enjoyment in their learning. n Children of all ages play harmoniously together. They share their ideas and learn from each other. Children become social, considerate and caring individuals. n Children enjoy fresh, nutritious meals each day, contributing to their good physical health. n The childminder has not established effective partnership working to provide consistency in learning with other settings that some children attend. n Sometimes, the childminder does not organise mealtime routines effectively. Younger children spend time waiting for their lunch rather than playing and learning.

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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 strengthen partnerships and communication with other settings children attend to support a more consistent approach to children's learning and development n review the organisation of routines to help to minimise waiting time, particularly for younger children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She understands how to quickly identify and report child protection concerns to relevant agencies, if necessary. The childminder works hard to promote children's good health and safety. Appropriate measures and equipment are in place to minimise potential risks within the home. For instance, safety gates and cupboard safety catches are fitted, to help to keep children safe from harm. Equal vigilance is given to ensure children's safety during trips. For example, children remain continually supervised by the attentive childminder and they wear high-visibility jackets to help to promote their welfare during outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching delivered by the conscientious childminder is consistently good. The childminder spends time at children's level. She is interested in what children do and is involved in their games. She makes suggestions and incorporates her ideas into children's play, to help to extend and guide children's learning. For instance, children are encouraged to count to 10 as they wait for their turn on a swing. Children count in sequence and practise mathematical language as they play. A rich array of equipment and resources are available for children to explore. A bright, well-organised and stimulating environment contributes to children's good progress. The childminder monitors children's development. She identifies clear targets for children's next steps and plans activities to promote ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with clear boundaries. They understand what is expected of them and they behave well. The childminder explains to children the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children learn to play cooperatively with others from a very young age. Strategies and techniques to promote children's positive behaviour are good. Children share strong relationships with the friendly childminder and are confident and self-assured. They regularly seek out the childminder and invite her to join in with their play. The childminder is animated and has a sense of fun. Children are happy in her company.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to be empathetic, kind and caring. For example, they speak with genuine fondness about the childminder's dog, demonstrating care and affection towards living animals. Children hold pens, remove and replace lids and write with increasing confidence. They develop good early literacy and writing skills. Children are physically confident. They climb, balance, jump and run with ease. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304293 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10062144 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 9 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The childminder operates Monday to Wednesday between the hours of 8am and 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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