Childminder EY478762

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 happy and safe in the care of this well-organised childminder. She provides clear boundaries for children and supports them to understand what acceptable behaviour is. Children eagerly explore the bright, welcoming, home- from-home environment. They confidently select activities from the well-resourced playrooms. The childminder organises the equipment effectively to encourage children's independence. Children also spend a lot of time playing and learning outside. They go on numerous visits to local places of interest, where they can develop their knowledge of the natural world. For example, they hunt for minibeasts or discuss the changing colours of the leaves in autumn.

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The provision is good

The childminder assesses children's abilities and builds on what they can do. She has high, but realistic, expectations. Children are making good progress in their physical, communication and social skills. Even very young children are encouraged to develop good speaking skills. They enjoy meaningful conversations and have very good levels of understanding. Children enjoy books and their appreciation of stories is nurtured by the childminder. She reads stories in a bright and vibrant way that supports children's concentration. Toddlers handle books with confidence and care. They look carefully at the pictures and are encouraged to make predictions about what will happen next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses what children know and can already do. She links this with children's interests when planning the broad curriculum and when planning for children's next steps in their learning. For example, for children who like vehicles, she provides a jigsaw puzzle that emits vehicle sounds when pieces are placed into it. This activity encourages children to practise and consolidate their ability to manipulate small objects. n The childminder implements clear routines which support children's understanding of what will happen next and help them to feel secure. She knows the children well and understands each child's behaviours that indicate that they need rest or refreshment. n Children learn to keep themselves healthy. They understand why they wash their hands before meals and after playing outside. The childminder provides a healthy diet and encourages children to have a positive attitude to healthy food.

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need to do better?

Children have lots of opportunities for physical activities outside and start to understand that physical activity is important for their health. n The childminder works with parents and the local school to ensure she has the information she needs to provide activities which will expand children's abilities. She provides information to parents about how they can support their children's development. For example, she explains how they can use phonics sounds in

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3 December 2019 early reading or develop their child's independence with regard to toileting or when eating. n The childminder has undertaken all mandatory training and attends local authority briefing sessions. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in legislation and safeguarding issues. However, she has not recently undertaken professional development to support her in further developing her teaching practice to the highest levels. n The childminder plans a broad curriculum and provides many opportunities for children, which she believes prepares them for future success. Library visits expose children to a vast array of books, which helps to nurture their interests. Playgroups and music groups build children's confidence. Children also develop relationships from an early age with others who will be in the same class as them when they move on to school. n The childminder actively supports young children to develop their ability to share

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and work as part of a group. She helps them to reflect on how their actions can affect others and supports them to reach a compromise with their friends. She teaches children to develop respect and understanding for people from different faiths and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Parents comment on how impressed they are with the childminder's clear routines and strong behaviour expectations. They feel very well informed about what happens during the day. They describe the meals provided as 'great' and the play equipment as 'excellent'. They believe their children are thriving in the childminder's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands what would constitute a safeguarding issue and where she should report any concerns. She has a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which is based on advice from her local authority. The childminder ensures the house is secure and that any risks have been minimised. She encourages children to become aware of risks and how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains to them how to sit safely on a large dining room chair, and why some toys are out of their reach on higher shelves.

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n build on the current plans for professional development, to develop even stronger teaching skills and expert knowledge to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478762 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10076083 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Pickmere, Knutsford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector looked at all parts of the ground floor which are used for childminding. They discussed how the childminder organises the spaces to meet children's learning and care needs. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n A number of emailed testimonials and parental questionnaires were looked at by the inspector. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.

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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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