Childminder EY549536

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 makes sure children are busy and active. She provides a full and varied curriculum that successfully promotes all areas of children's learning. She knows children very well and has high expectations of them. The childminder challenges children to keep on trying. She frequently praises their efforts and tells them how proud she is when they do something well. This helps children to feel good about themselves and build their confidence.

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The provision is good

Children show they feel very comfortable, happy and safe in the childminder's care. They behave very well because they understand what is expected of them. They follow clear and consistent routines that help to keep them safe. For example, they know they must sit on the stairs and wait their turn to get into the car.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their play and learning. They listen well to engaging stories, which the childminder enhances using props. They delight in role-play activities and squeal with excitement when they race cars and test which one goes faster. There is scope for children to expand their speaking skills and learn even more about the natural world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a qualified and experienced teacher. She manages her time effectively so that children enjoy a broad range of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities each day. Assessment is accurate and used effectively to help children make good progress. n The childminder helps children to learn about mathematical concepts, such as number, size and quantity. She encourages children to think and solve simple problems by themselves. Children model being a thinker. A wonderful example of this is when they place their finger on their lips and say, 'Humm, I have an idea!'. n The childminder is a skilful communicator and provides very clear explanations to help children understand. One of her key strengths is the way she poses questions that encourage children to think and talk about their play. However, occasionally, she overlooks opportunities to pronounce some words correctly, so that children can hear and copy them.

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need to do better?

n Well-established care practices have a positive impact on children's confidence and behaviour. Young children play particularly well together. The childminder takes time to teach children how to share resources and take turns. She praises them for using beautiful manners and working as a team. n The childminder looks for ways for children to enjoy new learning experiences in the community. For instance, she takes children to the local care home to meet and interact with older people. This benefits children's social development as

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11 December 2019 they build positive relationships with others. n Children know and understand familiar routines. Through discussions with the childminder, they learn why handwashing is important and gain an understanding of the benefits of eating fresh fruit. n Parents hold the childminder in high regard. They report that she 'does an outstanding job'. They say children love her company and flourish in her nurturing and stimulating environment. Parents appreciate being kept well informed of children's progress, such as through social media and daily diaries. n The childminder has made improvements to her garden. For example, she has added a large covered area so that children can play actively outside in all weathers. She has rightly identified that she can enhance outdoor experiences so that children learn even more about the natural world and where food comes from. n The childminder reflects on her practice and shows a strong commitment to her

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ongoing professional development. She makes good use of new knowledge gained from training to benefit children. For example, following a course on mark making, she increased activities to support children's upper body strength and develop their fine motor skills. n Partnerships with other professionals are strong. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders in the area to share ideas. She works closely with health professionals and follows their guidance to help support children's physical needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge of child protection issues. In her previous role as a secondary-school teacher, she gained valuable experience of managing a range of safeguarding concerns. Consequently, she has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities and knows how to take prompt action to protect children from harm. The childminder ensures her home is clean, safe and secure. She helps children to develop an understanding of risk. For instance, she teaches children how to climb up and sit sensibly on the high stools in the kitchen.

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should:

n help children to consistently hear and say the correct pronunciation of words to further develop their language skills n expand opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549536 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10130836 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Haslington, Crewe. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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