Childminder 304533

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 benefit from a vibrant and welcoming learning space and a homely environment. They have excellent relationships with the childminder and show that they feel happy and safe. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to take part in the planned activities or develop their own play. The childminder has high expectations for children's development and provides activities based on their interests to fully engage them in their learning. For example, children develop an understanding of the mathematical concepts of size and weight. They are encouraged to make predictions about which is the heaviest or lightest, prior to weighing cars and vehicles of varying designs on balance scales. They use their critical-thinking skills as they solve problems, such as deciding which car is missing from the table. The childminder expertly builds on what children know and can do, to consolidate their learning. She is calm in her approach and supports children to behave well. She

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The provision is good

provides clear explanations of the impact that their actions may have, which helps them to decide about the steps to take. They develop a firm sense of right and wrong.

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need to do better?

n Children's well-being and emotional health is of utmost importance to the childminder. She focuses her attention on promoting children's confidence and self-esteem. She speaks to them about their feelings and offers praise and sensitive reassurance. n The childminder provides a wide range of experiences for children to learn through the use of her allotment and the natural world. Children plant seeds and tend to flowers and vegetables as they grow. They develop an understanding of what plants need in order to produce fruit that they can eat. They know that there was not enough sunshine to ripen the green tomatoes. Children are keen to be involved in the preparation of their meals. Growing vegetables for use in cooking has a positive impact on children's enthusiasm to try different tastes. n Children learn to care for the environment. They practise recycling and upcycling as they use non-biodegradable, single-use plastics layered into empty drinks

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need to do better?

bottles to make 'ecobricks'. They use the bricks to create the perimeter of their herb garden. n The childminder works very effectively with parents. They share information about children's development and work together to find ways to resolve any problems. The childminder works equally well with other professionals. She ensures that the local pre-school staff have all the necessary information to provide continuity in children's care and learning. This ensures that any gaps in children's development are swiftly identified and addressed, and they develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. n In the past, the childminder has undertaken training and research to ensure that

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8 January 2020 she has current childcare knowledge. However, due to recent personal events, she has not sustained her drive for ongoing professional development in order to keep her fully up to date in respect to legislative changes and guidance. n The childminder interacts well with the children. She helps them to develop their vocabulary as she introduces words in a meaningful way. Children learn that the tracks that some cars make in the artificial snow are 'narrower' than others. They are keen to repeat the new words they learn and use them in discussions. n Children develop independence and self-care skills in readiness for school. They are supported to use a dustpan and brush to clear up artificial snow that has landed on the playroom floor. They put on their own coats and shoes and learn to wash their hands after toileting or before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role in safeguarding children. She understands how to manage a concern about a child's safety or welfare and knows what to do if an allegation is made about an adult in the household. She understands her responsibilities in relation to wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe from harm. All aspects of their care are risk assessed and action is taken to minimise or remove any risks. The childminder ensures children's safety in regard to the safe storage and administration of medication.

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should:

n strengthen continuous professional development and focus on keeping up to date with changes in legislation and guidance to help to support the highest standards of practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304533 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10106607 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 3 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Weaverham, Cheshire. She operates from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder discussed the way in which the provision supports children's learning. n The inspector observed children's play and spoke to them at various times during the inspection. n A tour of the home was completed with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation.

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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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8 January 2020 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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