Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 19 January 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is highly passionate and keen to build on the first-rate early years provision. She carefully reflects on her practice and considers ways to continue to improve her remarkable skills and knowledge. For example, she has made excellent use of training to enhance children's experiences when learning outdoors. n Children are extremely happy and well settled. The childminder provides a rich and very welcoming environment that develops all areas of learning. She expertly supports children to develop their vocabulary and imaginative play. Children are active learners who instinctively lead their own play. For instance, they use wonderfully detailed imagination as they pretend to be bakers in the outdoor mud kitchen. n The childminder has very high expectations for children. She makes accurate assessments and has in-depth knowledge of each child's care and learning needs. The childminder plans sharply focused activities and learning experiences which support

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children's rapid progress and, as a result, they exceed in their learning. n The childminder has built highly successful partnerships with parents. She shares detailed information and advice about their child's progress and how to extend learning at home. She also shares resources with parents. Parents' feedback is very complimentary. They comment on the exciting and varied ways the childminder has helped their children to make fantastic progress. n Children enjoy a wide variety of exciting outings. They visit many different woodland parks, local farms and shops. The childminder provides ample resources to help children learn about diversity and inclusion. For instance, they explore musical instruments from different countries. Children gain a distinctive understanding of their local community and the wider world around them. n Children develop exceptionally secure bonds with the childminder. The childminder

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dedicates time to get to know children and their families. For example, she carries out home visits to build their excellent sense of belonging and gain high levels of emotional well-being from the outset.

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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 the opportunities for children to explore and investigate an even wider range of technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, suitability checks, first-aid qualifications, risk assessments and the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and considered their views. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children, inside and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes and reviews comprehensive risk assessments regularly to ensure children's safety is a priority. She has an extensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow and who to notify if she has any concerns about children. The childminder provides exceptional support for children. For instance, she completed training to enhance her knowledge of supporting children's mathematical development even further. As a result, younger children gain an excellent understanding of numbers, counting, shape and measure. For example, young children count and compare the size and weight of the mud cakes as they play in the outdoor kitchen. The childminder recognises that there is scope to enhance opportunities for children to explore a wider range of technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about teaching children. She plans an extensive range of highly focused and challenging activities that reflect their interests. For example, she extends children's interest in animals through enjoyable outings to the local farm and builds on their learning. Children create 'rivers' and 'ponds' and add a beautiful collection of vibrant fish, which they can competently name. The childminder knows when to support children and when to allow them time to explore their own ideas. She uses a variety of effective teaching strategies to help children gain excellent communication and language skills. For example, some younger children recall a recent walk and explain how tree surgeons help to cut trees.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The outdoor environment is inspirational and evokes a host of learning experiences. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and develop excellent physical skills for their age, such as balance and coordination. Furthermore, the childminder skilfully teaches children about road safety when they go on walks. The childminder is a wonderful role model. Children display excellent manners, self-sufficiency and exceptional social skills. For example, they play remarkably well together and independently share and tidy away resources. Children gain a deep understanding about the importance of healthy lifestyles from a young age. For instance, they learn about growing their own fruit and vegetables, which are often added to their healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make accelerated progress. The outstanding level of teaching helps to prepare them successfully for their future learning. Children display exceptional confidence for their age. They are consistently motivated and eager to learn as they play. Children show superb problem-solving skills. For example, they become totally engrossed as they explore and investigate how to manipulate modelling dough using different tools and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304562 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10072800 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 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Knutsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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