Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

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

Children thrive in this exceptionally exciting and welcoming environment. They appear happy and settle quickly. Children demonstrate an extremely strong sense of belonging as they eagerly explore their play space with confidence. The childminder provides a wealth of exciting opportunities that ignite children's curiosity and passion for learning. Children are offered a variety of authentic resources that spark their imagination and challenge their learning to the highest level. For example, they show exceptional reasoning skills while selecting 'special ingredients' to make a Christmas cake with dough. They giggle as they add sprinkles and show excellent levels of concentration. The childminder uses every opportunity to extend language. Babies say 'shake, shake, shake', repeating language modelled by the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show remarkable perseverance and determination as they turn the handles on food dispensers. They use great skill and physical dexterity as they catch oats and rice in the different-sized containers. Children are immersed in an environment which is language and number rich. The childminder uses her expert teaching skills to extend children's mathematical development to the highest level. For example, while children are making prints in the dough with beads, she skilfully questions them about the process of one more and one less. Children relish these challenges and show excellent problem-solving skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show high levels of care towards each other. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. She offers children a rich experience in understanding differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, they explore a programme called 'no outsiders' which teaches children that everyone is welcome and that no one is the same, but everyone is equal.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers an extensive range of rich and inspiring learning opportunities. For example, babies explore trinkets of different size, shape and colour. This encourages creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. Children are deeply engaged and extremely motivated to learn. n Children benefit from an exceptional range of outings in the wider community. For example, they visit the local elderly care home where children value their time with the residents and confidently join in with conversations. The childminder plans outings with great detail. They visit local parks, the zoo and the library, always with the children's learning needs in mind. The childminder provides inspirational opportunities for children to support their community. She teaches children about supporting charities and they collect items for the local

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need to do better?

9 December 2019 food banks. n The childminder maintains an ambitious vision for her childcare service. She is highly committed to her own professional development with a desire to know and learn more. This shines through with her passion for providing children with the highest possible opportunities and excellent care and education. The childminder continually reflects on practice and makes remarkable improvements that benefit the children. For example, she has attended recent training on enhancing children's critical thinking skills. This has supported the childminder to adapt her practice to ensure children receive exceptional levels of challenge during their play and learning. n Communication with parents is exceptionally strong. The childminder shares information in a variety of ways that are personal to the parents and their situations. Parents comment that 'sharing information about daily activity works

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need to do better?

perfectly through written information, photographs and videos'. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before the children start at the provision. This supports her to tailor activities according to children's individual needs and interests. Parents state that 'the open-ended resources and opportunities for children are inspiring'. n The childminder has high expectations for all children. Observation and assessment arrangements are of the highest calibre and ensure children are making excellent progress. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning. The childminder works closely with schools and other childcare settings to support a seamless transition. Partnerships with outside agencies are strong. The childminder attends regular meetings to make sure a shared approach supports children and their families effectively. n Children's independence skills are developing extremely well, and they develop a

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need to do better?

can-do attitude. Children flourish as they are given the responsibility of small tasks. For example, they successfully count how many bowls and glasses are required for the number of children having meals. Children have a thorough understanding of the importance of washing their hands and even the youngest children manage self-care successfully.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates an exceptional knowledge of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She keeps informed of current changes to policy and attends regular training to maintain her excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She has a superb understanding of how to identify, report and act on any concern she has about a child's welfare. She can clearly identify children who may be exposed to extremism or radicalisation and who to voice these concerns to. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities for dealing with allegations and knows the relevant professionals to contact.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232384 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10129019 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Ellesmere Port, Merseyside. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 the childminder held discussions about the quality of care provided and the impact on children. n The inspector spoke to parents and sampled written feedback, and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

9 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

9 December 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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