Parkinson, Jane Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident and independent learners. The childminder organises her home and activities to encourage children to select what they would like to do, as well as ensuring they are safe. She assesses what children know and can already do and plans for their next steps in learning. The childminder has high expectations for all the children. She considers what children need to learn to help them move on to the next stage in their education.

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The provision is good

These young children are happy and industrious and enjoy their learning. They are making good progress in their physical, communication and social skills. They develop good manners, understanding when to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children also develop an ability to share, use cutlery and eat at a table. The childminder prepares children, both emotionally and with regard to their independence, for the move on to pre-school or school. They attend larger group sessions and school events. This helps children become more comfortable in busier situations outside of the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses children's interests and recent experiences as a starting point for their learning. For example, children who have enjoyed a firework display are encouraged to record what they have seen by creating pictures. The childminder uses this activity to reinforce mathematical and descriptive language, using words such as 'big', 'huge', 'loud', 'sparkly' and 'bright'.

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need to do better?

n The quality of education is good. The childminder builds on children's interests and introduces new ideas to them to expand their knowledge. For example, she revisits previous topics which have interested children, such as the solar system. This allows her to develop children's understanding by introducing more complex concepts as they get older. n The children and the childminder enjoy conversations, where children's speaking skills are encouraged. Children hear how sentences are constructed and learn new words. They have access to a range of books, which they confidently handle and enjoy reading. Early mathematical concepts are reinforced during activities. For example, during building activities they count the blocks, and add more or less when weighing ingredients for baking activities. n The childminder undertook childcare training a few years ago, which developed her teaching skills. She has kept up to date with mandatory training. However,

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need to do better?

current arrangements for the childminder's ongoing professional development, to raise the already good standard of teaching to an even higher level, are still being embedded. n The childminder actively encourages young children to develop good behaviours

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need to do better?

6 November 2019 and attitudes; this supports their ability to learn. She helps them learn to share and work as part of a group. Together they reflect on how their actions affect others, and children are helped to reach a compromise with their friends. n The childminder implements clear routines and simple rules. This helps children to understand what is expected of them and develops their ability to keep themselves physically safe and healthy. Children understand when they need to clean their hands or how to sit at the large table safely. They are also provided with meals and snacks that encourage them to understand about healthy food choices. However, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe when taking part in online activities. n Parents comment on how well the childminder keeps them informed about what children have done. They feel their children are thriving, describing them as

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'coming on in leaps and bounds' in their confidence and social skills. They are impressed by the varied healthy diet and wide range of activities the childminder provides. They describe the childminder as 'going over and above'. They would recommend her highly. n The childminder provides parents with information on how they can extend their child's learning at home. She also gives them information on limiting the use of dummies and how to manage toilet training. n The childminder works closely with other early years providers. She attends school transition days and, once children are in the Reception class, she attends parents' evenings with parents. This helps her to gather first-hand information on how the children are progressing and what she can do to support their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and where she should report any concerns. She has recently refreshed her safeguarding training and undertaken training which helps her to identify concerns that children or families are being radicalised. She ensures the house is secure and that any risks have been minimised. This includes measures to reduce any potential risk posed by the pet cats and the dog or the range cooker.

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should:

n consolidate the recent improvements to the professional development programme to help in developing teaching skills towards excellence n consider introducing ways to help develop children's understanding of how they can stay safe during online activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233508 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10062152 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 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 30 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and routines, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the house which are used for childminding. She explained how she provides interesting and accessible play spaces and manages the presence of the pets. n The inspector observed an activity and completed a discussion about it with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the register and documents which establish the suitability of family members. n The inspector read all of the written testimonials from parents took these into account.

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Inspection activities

6 November 2019 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

6 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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