Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date 1 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 and her assistants provide an organised and stimulating play environment. Children have access to many exciting learning opportunities inside and outdoors. n Children are very happy and settled. They are independent, and their levels of confidence demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being by offering praise and encouragement in abundance. n The childminder and her assistants have established successful partnerships with parents. Parents are highly complimentary. For example, one parent said, 'My child is loved and nurtured every day, I tell everyone how lucky I am to have found them to care for my child.' n The dedicated and committed childminder and her assistants reflect precisely on their practice and value the views of parents and children. They have high aspirations for continued development. n The childminder completes regular observations of the children. She tailors her

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This provision is good

planning to clearly focus on what children need to learn next. The childminder and her assistants accurately assess children's progress to ensure that any gaps in learning are closed swiftly. n The childminder and her assistants commit to ongoing professional development. For example, recent training has strengthened their understanding of how to develop the outdoor area and support children's understanding of early mathematics. n The childminder has begun to establish partnerships with other settings and professionals, however, these need developing further to enhance their effectiveness. n Occasionally, staff intervene too quickly when a child is having difficulties with an activity, reducing the opportunity for children to solve problems for themselves.

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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 strengthen links with other settings and professionals to promote more effective partnerships n provide more opportunities for children to work things out for themselves to support their problem-solving skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector talked with children, the childminder and her assistants at relevant points during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistants have high standards and strive to provide the best care for children. They have excellent knowledge and understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities and a thorough understanding of the referral process. They complete regular training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. The childminder and her assistants are very positive role models; they treat children with kindness and respect. They encourage children to share and behave well. The childminder implements robust risk assessments in her home and on outings to ensure children's safety is made a priority. She ensures all required documentation is in place, including policies, procedures and written permissions from parents. The childminder monitors the performance of her assistants through good levels of supervision. The childminder supports any further professional development that is required. This helps to maintain

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of child development and they understand how children learn. They use this knowledge to plan for children's individual needs, which supports the progression for children. Children are inspired to play, learn and develop in the stimulating play environment. The childminder has recently enhanced the outdoor area to capture children's imagination. For example, while children are painting with water, they recreate a favourite story. They pay attention to detail of all the characters in the book and enthusiastically explain their painting. Children are motivated, engaged and have positive attitudes to learning. For example, when making play dough, they investigate what happens to ingredients as the mixture changes. They make thoughtful comments which demonstrates their understanding as they add different sensory materials, such as flower petals and lavender essence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive and are extremely well cared for. The childminder supports children's good health. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes and enjoy healthy snacks and drinks. The childminder provides children with home-made nutritious meals. The childminder places a high emphasis on raising children's self- esteem. For example, children take it in turns to sing a song of their choice to the group. The childminder encourages all the children to join in. Children are all valued and respected. The childminder and her assistants promote and extend children's early language skills, introducing new words as they play. They provide children who are learning English as an additional language with very good support. For example, they obtain key words from parents and use these well to incorporate the children's home language in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn valuable key skills required for next stages of their development and in readiness for their eventual transition to school. Children make good progress across all areas of learning. The children are polite and well mannered. They confidently start conversations and communicate well, demonstrating good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539332 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10080103 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northwich, Cheshire. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with two 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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