Childminder 304177

Inspection date 13 May 2019 Previous inspection date 30 March 2016

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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 Children behave extremely well. The childminder has a positive, calm and consistent demeanour. She is an excellent role model and helps children to understand what is expected of them. Younger children begin to understand that they sometimes have to wait for a turn. Parents say the childminder has a 'calm authority' which helps their children understand how to behave. n The childminder is exceptionally nurturing. She is tuned in to children's emotional state and carefully adapts her practice to suit their demeanour and mood. The childminder knows exactly when children need comfort or distraction. Children evidently feel very safe and secure. n The childminder knows children very well. She skilfully adapts her practice to follow children's emerging interests. This helps to support their engagement and enthusiasm. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the childminder and consistently seek her out to

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This provision is good

join in with their games. n The childminder has created a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. Children are encouraged to adapt the environment to suit their own purposes. They demonstrate high levels of engagement and involvement. For example, older children bring their dolls outside and make sure to keep them in the shade so they do not 'get too hot'. n Parents say the childminder is 'wonderful' and that their children 'flourish' at her setting. They feel very well involved and informed of children's activities, interests and achievements. n The childminder does not always make the most effective use of opportunities to support children to solve problems and enhance their critical thinking skills.

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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 recognise and make better use of opportunities to increase children's independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback. She spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed appropriate documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a deep understanding of how to identify and manage safeguarding concerns in adherence with local procedures. She is fully aware of how to identify wider child protection concerns. The childminder has high expectations for herself and regularly engages in professional development to enhance her knowledge and skills. The childminder ensures that her assistant has a good level of knowledge and training to meet children's needs. The childminder works well in partnership with other professionals. For example, as children begin to attend other settings, she shares information about their development and plans to complement the learning they receive elsewhere. She quickly identifies and addresses gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner and understands how children learn. She uses a flexible approach to planning to follow children's current interests and ideas. For example, she has extended their recent interest in minibeasts by reading familiar stories about insects. She has plans to help children discover new types of insects. The childminder models language well and provides a narrative as children play. She joins in with their games. Children listen carefully as the childminder reads them a story. They use puppets and props with enthusiasm. The childminder successfully extends this interest as they begin to hide different insects around the garden. Children respond positively and enjoy picking a prize for the winner.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a robust understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They carefully wash and dry their hands before meals to remove all of the germs. Children explain to visitors what they should and should not eat to keep themselves healthy. They demonstrate extremely helpful behaviour. For example, they help to set the table for snack time and share out the snacks among their friends. As they hide toys for each other in the garden, older children make helpful suggestions to younger ones. The childminder uses different techniques to encourage children to move their bodies in different ways. She directs them to bend, jump and stretch as they pop bubbles. They kick their legs out to make themselves go higher on the swing. The childminder respects children and involves them in decision-making procedures. For example, children choose to have their snack outside in the garden on a sunny day. They

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

have high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. The childminder actively promotes children's awareness of difference, diversity and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are developing a range of skills to prepare them for the next stages of their learning. For example, children develop their core strength and shoulder muscles during large physical play to prepare them for writing. They ask for help when they need it and manage their own personal hygiene routines independently. Children communicate confidently with adults and their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304177 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10062183 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996. She is located in Northwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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