Childminder EY310954

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Parents' feedback is extremely positive. They comment that the childminder is 'calm and caring' and that she provides a 'warm and homely setting'. This helps children to settle quickly and feel extremely safe and secure. For instance, younger children eagerly explore their surroundings. They babble happily as they point to photographs of other children who attend. Older children initiate their own pretend play.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses interactions effectively to extend children's vocabulary. For example, as children enjoy making snowmen with play dough, she uses words such as 'sphere' to describe the shape of the head. However, on occasions, the childminder uses too many closed questions. This means that older children's thinking skills are not always fully promoted to the highest level.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Older children behave exceptionally well and are positive role models for the younger children. They are developing into extremely kind, empathetic playmates. For example, they notice when younger children are feeling sad and offer to read them a story to cheer them up. Children have highly positive attitudes to learning new skills. For example, younger children show fascination as they push pasta into play dough and pull it out again. Older children show determination as they try to cut play dough into three portions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds excellent relationships with parents and other professionals. She has very effective systems for sharing information about children's learning and development. The childminder promptly alerts parents to any concerns about their child's learning. She works closely with the parents to put appropriate measures in place. This helps to build on children's existing skills and knowledge, and therefore, they make good progress. n Children have numerous opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For instance, younger children excitedly use felt-tip pens to make early marks. Older children show high levels of concentration as they practise writing their name. They give meaning to their marks as they sound out some letters correctly. n Children have a very clear understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, as older children wash their hands, they tell visitors, 'We need to

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wash the germs away to keep us healthy.' Children make healthy choices at snack time. They thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's garden. Younger children giggle as they enjoy the freedom of running in a safe, large space. Older children strengthen their coordination as they use balance bicycles. n Children show consistently high levels of independence. For example, younger

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 children find their own drinks. Older children frequently say, 'I will do it myself.' For instance, they carry a small step to the sink so that they can reach the tap. Older children eagerly 'read' their own stories. They provide a narrative as they look at the pictures. Children turn the pages carefully and notice when they have missed a page out. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development very well. For example, she playfully makes animal noises as she joins in with younger children's pretend play. The childminder uses words such as 'straight' and 'curved' as older children decide how to put train tracks together. However, on occasions, she does not use questioning techniques effectively to consistently challenge and extend older children's thinking skills. n Children clearly demonstrate their understanding and respect for difference in others. For example, they discuss who is the tallest. Older children know that

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need to do better?

younger children need to sit on adapted seats to help them to reach the table. Children have extensive opportunities to learn about other communities and families. They frequently go out and about in the local community. For example, they enjoy visits to libraries and parks. In addition, the childminder plans a range of activities to help children to raise their awareness of other religions and cultures, such as Chinese New Year. n The childminder is passionate about her work. She actively seeks further training to help her to raise the quality of education for the children in her care. For example, she has recently attended training on recognising patterns in children's play. The childminder talks avidly about how this impacts on her practice and helps her to plan activities more effectively to extend children's current play interests.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives safeguarding high priority. She ensures that her safeguarding training is up to date. The childminder regularly attends designated safeguarding lead meetings to ensure that she is aware of any changes to procedures as soon as possible. This supports her to have a very secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. The childminder is alert to the potential risks of children using online technology. She uses different strategies to help children to learn how to use it safely. Extremely robust policies and procedures support children to explore and learn in a safe environment.

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should:

n strengthen questioning techniques further, to consistently challenge and extend older children's thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310954 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10109724 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 28 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Knutsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed the quality of education and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use and discussed how these support children's learning. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Parents provided written testimonies. The inspector read these and took account of their views. n The childminder talked to the inspector about children's learning and progress, including their next steps and interests.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2020 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

23 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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