Childminder EY398863

This provision meets requirements

n The very experienced childminder is passionate, dedicated and well organised. She provides a safe and secure environment both indoors and outside. The childminder explains how children enjoy helping to grow vegetables in the allotment within their spacious garden. This helps to promote children's knowledge and understanding of growth. The childminder has a well-planned playroom with a range of interesting age-appropriate resources. They are easily accessible and thoughtfully arranged. Through discussion, the childminder describes how she carries out observations of children's progress. She plans activities with children's next steps of learning in mind. n The childminder explains how children enjoy a wealth of opportunities to visit different places, such as local parks and the zoo. Children take part in activities within their local community. She takes them to various classes, such as swimming lessons, kickboxing and cooking classes. These enriching

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opportunities contribute to deepening children's experiences of the wider world. n The childminder keeps her child protection training up to date. She understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is more vulnerable to abuse. The childminder is very familiar with the procedures to follow if she had a concern about a child in her care. She has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe. Daily risk assessments of the premises mean that she is able to identify and minimise any risks. n The childminder is proactive in building on her knowledge and skills through targeted training. She also accesses wider reading to further improve learning outcomes for children. The childminder has recently completed 'conflict resolution' training. She teaches children about different feelings from a young age. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. n Parents are thrilled with the service the childminder provides. They comment

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that 'children adore being in her care'. They praise her for having excellent behaviour standards and for being 'welcoming and fun'. n The childminder discusses how she teaches children about different cultures and diversity within families. This helps them to learn about people and families that are different to their own. She explains how she promotes children's independent skills. Children enjoy setting the table for mealtimes and cleaning up afterwards. The childminder teaches children how to dress and undress by themselves. She teaches children to be able to manage their own toileting needs and personal hygiene.

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This provision meets requirements

6 February 2020 There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398863 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10129086 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 5 to 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hoole. She operates all year round from 7am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A sample of documentation was viewed, including training and insurance certificates, and policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and assessed their suitability. n Parents' views were taken into account through the written feedback provided. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, safeguarding and self-evaluation.

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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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6 February 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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