Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date 27 August 2019 Previous inspection date 22 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses children's assessment information well to identify how to help them to achieve their next steps in learning. She makes detailed observations of children and uses these to plan purposeful activities that are relevant to children's interests. n The childminder is reflective and continually evaluates her practice. She demonstrates her commitment to keeping her early years knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she regularly attends training and conducts online research. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings that children also attend, to exchange information about children's achievements. For example, children are taught about letters and sounds in the same way as the local school. This provides continuity in children's learning. n The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs. She is kind and caring.

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This provision is good

Children build strong bonds with the childminder and respond well to her gentle and consistent approach. n Children behave well. They follow routines and know what is expected from them. They enjoy playing with the childminder, and delight when she offers them praise and encouragement. n The childminder makes good use of the outside space. Children have access to an engaging garden, which complements their learning. They develop their physical skills as they competently push themselves along on trikes. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children's language skills due to asking too many questions without giving children time to think and respond. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to build on what children already know to extend their learning even further, particularly with regards to mathematics.

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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 provide children with enough time to think and respond when asking questions, to further extend their thinking and language skills n use teaching more effectively to build on what children already know and extend their understanding of mathematical concepts.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her role. She is well organised, and provides a very clean, welcoming and homely environment where children can play safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to recognise if a child's welfare may be at risk and knows how to protect children from harm. She regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and has completed training to increase her awareness of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder works closely with parents to share information about their children's development. She ensures continuity in care by providing parents with reports about their child's progress and advice about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of child development. She carefully considers the learning opportunities and experiences she provides for children. As a result, children confidently explore and ably lead their own play. For example, children delight in pushing trains along the track and using their imagination to recall their own experiences on the train. Children are inquisitive as they pour water into cups. They enthusiastically use water spray bottles to clean windows and enjoy using paintbrushes to make marks on the path. The childminder skilfully uses incidental opportunities to support children's learning. For example, children become excited when they see an aeroplane in the sky. The childminder introduces gliders into children's play and they show good coordination as they enjoy 'flying' them in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children remain focused for long periods of time as they persevere with tasks. They have access to a variety of resources, including those that help them to develop an awareness of other cultures. The childminder promotes children's safety when they play outside on hot days. For example, she ensures that children wear hats and keep hydrated. Children demonstrate confidence in managing risks. For example, they safely climb the steps in the garden and use safety knifes with precision to chop fruit. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy eating. For instance, children enjoy making their own fruit smoothie for snack time. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about the wider world and develop their social skills. For example, she takes children on regular outings to the local library and community playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire skills that help them to progress in their learning and become ready for school. They use their small-muscle skills to make marks with chalks and draw lines with pencils. Children are capable and show good levels of self-esteem as they quickly busy themselves in self-chosen play. They have good social skills and quickly engage visitors in their activities. Children are developing their independence skills as they learn to manage their self-care and pour their own drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382074 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10109779 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Vicars Cross, Chester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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