Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 5 April 2019 Previous inspection date 15 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. All weaknesses identified have been promptly addressed. The childminder has improved her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The premises are now safe. Sleeping children are appropriately supervised, and records are well maintained. n Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road signs and how to cross the road safely. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and needs. She uses this knowledge well to plan a wide range of activities that 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 to be ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, she takes children to toddler groups and on a wide range of outings, to develop their social skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder works in close partnership with parents, ensuring that children's individual needs are met, which supports their emotional well-being. n Children's physical development is well supported. For example, they play on the see- saw, balance on crates and take part in dance lessons, which they thoroughly enjoy. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. There are clear and consistent expectations of children's behaviour. This helps them to develop their understanding of right and wrong. As a result, children's behaviour is good. n On occasion, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to questions, before offering the response herself.

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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 extend opportunities to develop children's thinking skills after questions, for example by giving children enough time to respond before providing the answer.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the lounge, the kitchen/diner and the outside play area. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times 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 looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the childminder's own questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and she knows the procedures to follow if there are any concerns about a child's well-being. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder is proactive in accessing training to assist her professional development. For example, she has completed courses on children's communications skills. As a result, she successfully promotes children's early speaking abilities well. Relationships with parents are exceptionally positive. The childminder shares information about children's activities with parents each day. Parents comment that 'it is a home from home', 'the children adore her' and 'she gives children the confidence to grow and develop'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She provides a meaningful range of activities that encompass each area of learning. Children are motivated and engaged in their learning. For example, they concentrate well as they thread pipe cleaners and sticks through the holes in a colander and cutlery holder. The childminder extends the activity by asking children which receptacle has larger holes. They eagerly respond with the correct answer. This promotes children's mathematical development. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of how things grow and develop. For example, children grow cress and care for tadpoles. The childminder reads children books about the development of tadpoles. This extends their understanding of the life cycle of animals. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she uses the correct terminology

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

for the wide range of resources available. This helps to build on children's range of vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. This promotes their self-esteem. The childminder ensures that children are well supported in their emotional well-being. As a result, children are happy and settled in her care. Children are highly skilled in managing their personal hygiene and self-care. They wash their hands, without prompting, after outside play and before eating. The childminder inspires children to be independent. For example, she encourages children to take off their own wellington boots and overalls after messy outside play. As a result, children demonstrate a 'have a go' attitude and only seek assistance when necessary. Children delight in the wide range of outdoor activities. They excitedly mix spray foam, paint and glitter, and express pleasure in the results, thoroughly enjoying their time in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder knows the children well and she is accurate in her assessments of what children can do and what they need to learn next. All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder liaises with local nurseries and schools and prepares children well for their transitions to school. She makes regular use of the exceptionally well-resourced rear garden to give children regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. As a result, children's physical development is good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262746 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10085979 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 - 6 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Haslington, Crewe. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays, and also offers overnight care. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. At times, she works with assistants.

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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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