Childminder in Cheshire East

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is highly qualified and experienced, and knows how to make learning fun. She has high expectations of herself and children and wants all children to succeed. The childminder focuses strongly on promoting children's independence and developing their small-muscle skills in readiness for early writing. She supports children to take supervised risks. For instance, she stands close by as they climb and balance on the wooden planters. The childminder knows how to build children's vocabulary and she does this well. For example, she regularly reads familiar stories and sings rhyming songs with children. However, she does not focus sharply enough on how to help children make even greater progress in their speaking skills.

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The provision is good

Children form close attachments to the childminder. They enjoy her attention and excitedly share their achievements with her. Children behave very well. They learn to be polite and respectful. Even the youngest children are confident to explore independently. Children take part in a wide range of exciting and creative experiences across the curriculum. For example, they take part in regular music and dance sessions with older residents from the local care home. This helps to broaden children's experiences and build on their social skills.

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n The childminder's gentle and caring approach helps children to feel very comfortable and secure. Parents report that children adore the childminder. They say how impressed they are with her professionalism and the care and attention she gives to children. n The childminder has a secure understanding of what she wants children to learn. She uses assessment well to check what children can do and to plan for their next steps in learning. She follows children's interests and uses creative ways to help develop their skills. One example of this is when she makes a 'posting box' to help children develop their finger muscles. n Interactions between the childminder and children are very effective. The childminder is skilled at asking questions to encourage children to think. She is keen for them to learn through trial and error. The childminder frequently provides reassurance that gives children the confidence to explore and make

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mistakes. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. However, she does not closely monitor the way children use speech sounds when they talk. This does not help her to plan precisely what she can do to further support this aspect of their learning. n Children confidently engage in familiar routines that successfully promote their personal development. For example, young toddlers learn to use a knife to

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19 September 2019 spread butter on their toast. Older children help with tasks, such as tidying up the books. n All children enjoy taking part in group activities together. This helps them to build close friendships as they learn to share and be kind to one another. The childminder provides clear explanations to help children gain a good understanding of risks. For example, she explains why she chops grapes in half to stop children from choking. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing actively in the garden, which benefits their health. For example, they delight in making 'fizzy potions' and discovering what happens when they mix different items together. They ride the tricycle and show impressive knowledge when they tell adults that triceps and biceps make them strong. n The childminder establishes close links with parents and with other settings which children attend. They share information regularly about children's

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progress. This helps to promote a coordinated approach to supporting children's care and learning. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice and uses feedback from parents and children to help her improve further. She seeks training opportunities to expand her knowledge and uses her learning to benefit children's experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps a watchful eye on children to keep them safe. She is well trained in child protection issues and refreshes her knowledge of procedures regularly. One way she does this is by attending termly meetings with other professionals to share updates about safeguarding practice. The childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm and understands what she must do to protect them. This includes promptly recording and reporting any concerns to the relevant authorities.

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should:

n strengthen ways to help children to hear and practise using speech sounds, so that they speak with increasing confidence and make the best possible progress in their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547111 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10102890 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 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wilmslow. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she organises her setting and how she plans and delivers the curriculum. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback which the inspector reviewed. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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