Childminder EY414148

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. They readily select toys and activities from the well-stocked playroom, which is organised to maximise even the youngest children's independence. Children confidently greet visitors and eagerly show them around the home, where they are provided with areas for rest and refreshment, as well as play. They enjoy a wide range of trips in the community to help develop their understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations about what children can achieve. Children are engaged in purposeful activities throughout the day. They are making good progress in their physical, communication and social skills. The atmosphere is calm and industrious. When minor disputes occur, older children are skilfully supported by the childminder to find positive ways in include their younger playmates.

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The provision is good

The childminder assesses what children can do and skilfully extends their learning. For example, she provides more-challenging activities to develop specific skills or simple suggestions to enhance imaginative play. The childminder develops a love of books in the children. She reads to them in a clear and engaging way. Children copy her way of reading, retelling the story and 'reading' books to their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service. She puts considerable effort into planning her professional development and ensuring her work is continually improving. She has undertaken several short courses. The childminder also subscribes to a range of services which provide ideas she can use to develop a vibrant curriculum. She works with another childminder to assess the quality of her teaching and to verify the assessments she makes of children's progress. n The childminder plans an interesting curriculum based on children's interests and themes which will expand children's understanding of the world around them. She tracks children's progress and builds on what she has seen they can do and what they need to learn next. This could be developed further to include assessments of what children can do when attending other settings. n Children are encouraged to discuss how they are feeling. Feelings of sadness as

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need to do better?

well as happiness are acknowledged and discussed to see if issues can be resolved. For example, one child's anxiousness about starting school was narrowed down to a concern about his ability to change for physical education sessions. A simple change to one piece of clothing resolved the fear. n Children learn about how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They understand about the risks of sharp kitchen knives and why they should not play with electric sockets. They learn about the need for a healthy diet and that some

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need to do better?

10 December 2019 foods can be eaten as a treat. The childminder discusses online safety with older children to reinforce the messages the school gives about staying safe online. n The childminder provides experiences which help children learn about a range of cultures, both through activities and the meals she provides. Trips to places such as the local cathedral, help children to deepen their understanding of aspects of British culture and to see representations of the traditional Christmas story. Activities such as making traditional German Christmas biscuits, help children to learn about other European traditions. n Parents praise the childminder and describe her as being 'knowledgeable', 'caring' and 'professional'. They are very pleased with the range of stimulating activities she provides and the level of information she exchanges with them. They feel their children flourish in her care and would highly recommend her.

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need to do better?

n Children are encouraged to 'have a go' and to persevere. The childminder breaks down tasks children are finding difficult into small actions. This helps them to succeed and to develop the ability to think through other problems. n Children have a growing understanding of how to communicate. Even very young children are encouraged to develop good speaking skills. They enjoy meaningful conversations and have very good levels of understanding. The childminder uses her own clear speaking to support children to hear new words and hear how conversations and sentences are constructed. Mathematical language is used during play and structured sessions to consolidate children's understanding.

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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 attended several safeguarding courses and briefing sessions during the past year. This has deepened her understanding of the signs of abuse and signs that children and families are being radicalised. The childminder ensures the house is secure and that any risks have been minimised. This includes measures to minimise any potential risk of the pets. The childminder has undertaken training regarding food hygiene and updated her knowledge of illnesses, such as Lyme disease, to help her to provide a healthy environment.

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should:

n develop an even more effective two-way sharing of information with other providers and use this information to assess where children's learning can be enhanced further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414148 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10062178 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cuddington, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 11.15am on Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the house which were used for childminding. She explained how she manages the presence of the pets. n During the inspection, the childminder explained why she was undertaking the activities and how these support children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, including the register, and documents which establish the suitability of family members. n Parents' written testimonials were read by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 December 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

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