Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 June 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 The childminder has acted on the recommendations from her last inspection to raise the quality of care, teaching and learning she provides. The childminder now provides more opportunities that challenge children's learning. As a result, younger children can recognise their names, mark make and learn about shapes and numbers. n The childminder works collaboratively with other settings and the local school. She shares learning aims and achievements. This builds on what children are learning and helps them to continue to make good progress in all areas. This helps children to prepare for their transition to school. n The childminder provides stimulating activities and a wide range of resources that support and embed children's learning. For example, the childminder uses a book about the 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' to encourage children to recall the story as they create their own model caterpillar.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a strong focus on supporting children's emotional well-being and, as a result, children are confident and settled. n Children are well behaved and respectful of each other. For example, they share toys and resources. n The childminder reflects on and reviews her practice through her links with other settings children also attend. However, she does not ensure that she always remains up to date with best practice and changes in legislation.

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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 sharpen the arrangements in place to keep up to date with best practice and any changes in legislation.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed written commendations provided by parents and took their views into account. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's development records, policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision well. For example, she has improved her learning and development assessments for the children to support their progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training and is alert to the possible signs of abuse and what action she would take if she had a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder works well with other settings and parents. She shares information about children's individual needs, routines and learning experiences. This complements children's learning at other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She has high expectations for their learning and reinforces their knowledge. For example, children thoroughly enjoy learning about minibeasts, recalling that the model butterfly they are playing with was once a caterpillar. They reflect on a book they have read, while they create buns from dough, remembering that the book describes the caterpillar eats a cupcake. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She supports their emerging literacy skills by providing mark-making materials and helping children write their names on their artwork. They also gain outdoor experiences and enhance their exploration and mathematical skills as they count the snails in the garden. Children learn about the wider world as they enjoy trips to local parks and the ice-cream factory.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise her on what their children are learning and the range of life skills gained, for example learning about personal hygiene and how to be kind to each other. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, and provides alternative activities if children become distracted. Children are considerate of each other's feelings and emotions. For example, older children swap seats with younger children during activities to prevent them becoming fractious. Children show they are successful learners as they confidently explain that a spider builds a web. Children learn about other cultures and beliefs through celebrating various festivals and talking about different foods from around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder skilfully helps children make good progress in all areas of learning. She has well-established routines that help children feel safe and secure. The childminder gains a view of the children's starting points through discussions with parents. She shares expectations and promotes children's independence. As a result, they flourish and develop a strong sense of achievement. Children talk with pride about going on to school and how they have learned some self-help skills, for example putting their coats on successfully by putting the hood on first. Children experience a stable, effective learning environment. As a result, they are socially and emotionally prepared for school. They learn about healthy lifestyles and can describe foods that are good for them, for example talking about how they love eating juicy strawberries.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304077 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10072797 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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