Childminder EY432433

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally warm and welcoming environment where children feel a secure sense of belonging. Children quickly establish excellent relationships with the childminder and demonstrate this by embracing her with lots of cuddles. Children display extraordinary levels of emotional well-being and are confident and independent learners.

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The provision is outstanding

Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. The childminder keeps parents fully informed of children's progress and shares her excellent knowledge and experience. For example, she supports parents to extend children's language skills using innovative resources and activities. The childminder develops an individualised curriculum, which she implements with skill. She expertly extends children's learning during child-led and adult-led activities. For example, children become mesmerised with a cause and effect toy. The childminder explains the mechanics of the toy, extending learning further.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an extremely positive role model. She has remarkably high expectations for children's behaviour and implements highly effective behaviour management strategies. Children are aware of these strategies. For example, older children explain how to resolve minor conflicts and how to describe the feelings and emotions of themselves and others. Children are kind and display excellent manners. They are highly respectful of each other and share resources exceptionally well. Children are skilful and articulate communicators. They talk with passion and excitement about their trips out in the local community. For example, they giggle as they explain jumping in the local stream and splashing so much their hair gets wet.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly passionate about her role and she is committed to extending her outstanding provision further. Self-evaluation is expertly devised and is continually monitored to ensure the highest of standards are maintained. For example, she makes excellent use of new knowledge gained from training, to improve outcomes for children to the highest level. n Independence and self-care skills are promoted to the highest level. The childminder teaches children the importance of good hygiene through songs and rhymes. Children thrive on the childminder's sensitive and thoughtful interactions and the incredible learning opportunities that she provides. n The childminder expertly supports children with their imaginative play and extends their vocabulary remarkably well. For example, young children use wonderful imagination as they talk to her on the play phone. The childminder supports children through an excellent array of first-hand experiences, such as

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14 November 2019 learning how to care for and attend to the pet tortoise. n Parents commend the childminder on the service that she provides. They make comments such as, 'she goes above and beyond in all that she does, the fact I never worry about the children is priceless and we feel very lucky and fortunate'. The childminder encourages and values parental contributions towards children's learning. She skilfully uses this knowledge to further extend and support children's development. n The childminder places a huge emphasis on mathematics. Consequently, children acquire an excellent understanding and make superb progress. For example, when children play an autumnal mathematics game, older children can quickly recognise what numbers are on the leaves and add items to match the correct number. n Maintaining professional development is important to the childminder. She is committed to updating her skills to continue to raise outcomes for children. For

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example, she has attended specialist sign language training and introduced the use of signs to support children's developing language and communication skills. The childminder works closely with a network of other local childminders, creating opportunities to share good practice with each other. n The childminder has established a fully embedded culture of respect for one another. She provides an extensive array of opportunities for children to learn about diversity, similarities and differences in the world around them. For example, the childminder invites parents into the provision to share and celebrate different cultures beyond children's immediate experiences. n The childminder demonstrates uncompromising dedication to supporting every child to achieve their true potential, especially children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She offers a truly inclusive approach towards

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need to do better?

supporting children to develop and thrive within her provision. The childminder has links with a wide range of professionals and values advice and support offered to ensure all children make good or better progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has excellent knowledge of child protection, including wider safeguarding issues. She is fully aware of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and relevant by attending regular training courses. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the referral procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe using different topic work. For example, she supports children through the 'talk pants and stay safe' campaign. This helps children to understand that their bodies belong to them, they have a right to say no and that they should tell an adult they trust if they are worried or upset.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432433 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10129111 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The childminder operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by the children inside and outside. n A joint observation was completed with the childminder to observe the quality of teaching. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, certificates and the suitability checks of the childminder and those who live in the household. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector and childminder held discussions about the quality of care provided and the impact on children. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 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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14 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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