Childminder in Cheshire East

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

Children are treated as part of the childminder's family in this welcoming, home- from-home environment. The childminder cares for children as if they were her own and lavishes them with plenty of love and attention. Children thrive and their emotional well-being is supported well. For example, the childminder cuddles children tightly when they become tired and restless. She talks to them in a calm and soothing tone. This helps to pacify children and they begin to fall asleep. Children quickly relax and are reassured by the caring attention they receive. They are safe, happy and fulfilled. Children show determination and resilience. When faced with challenging activities, they persevere and repeatedly try until they eventually succeed. For example, children cut apples with age-appropriate safety knives. Initially, they find this task too difficult. However, after several attempts and plenty of reassuring encouragement, they achieve their goal. Children acquire

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a positive, can-do attitude, which creates a fabulous foundation for their future learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They work together and friendships flourish. Children eagerly refer to themselves as 'a team', reinforcing their collective aim. They help each other, offer encouragement and show great maturity in their empathy and respect for the feelings of others. To illustrate, babies walk across a room unaided and older children clap to recognise this milestone achievement. They are kind and considerate individuals. The childminder has implemented simple and effective safety procedures during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She cleans toys regularly and keeps windows open for ventilation. Children have continued to attend, when possible, and the impact of the pandemic on them has been successfully minimised.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children very well. She spends time observing them to help her to understand their preferences and abilities. She uses this knowledge to offer children appropriate care routines and learning opportunities. n Teaching is good and all children make progress. The childminder tailors teaching to children's different needs and abilities. For example, older children develop secure hand-to-eye coordination as they thread laces through large fresh leaves. Younger children touch and feel leaves and develop physical skills through sensory exploration. All children are well supported in their development. n The childminder designs a broad and varied curriculum. Children enjoy a range of different activities and learning experiences. She plans themed topics and extends learning across a number of different games and activities. The programme of learning is enjoyable and engaging. However, sometimes, the

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24 August 2021 childminder moves from one activity to another in quick succession. Children do not always achieve deep concentration and focus in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment that they feel privileged that their children are part of the childminder's setting and are very complimentary of the childminder's commitment and dedication to her role. The childminder has great communication with parents. However, she is yet to fully establish collaborative relationships with other professionals involved in children's care. n Children follow good hygiene routines. They independently wash their hands before eating and comment, 'We wash the germs away.' Children indicate that they know the importance of personal care routines to help to keep themselves safe. n The childminder confidently extends children's language and communication skills. She provides ongoing narration, asks older children questions, gives

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instructions, uses single words and repetition. Older children answer complicated questions, which develops their thinking skills. Younger children hear lots of conversation, and new words are repeated to embed vocabulary. The quality of teaching to support children's communication is good. n Children play with great imagination and enthusiasm. They jump up and down, illustrating their excitement as they anticipate what comes next. Children have fun, inspired by well-planned and interesting activities. For example, they enjoy learning about the natural world around them as they ponder about seeds growing inside apples yet outside strawberries. Children are curious and enjoy learning new things.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are safe and the childminder promotes their welfare through her good safeguarding knowledge and rigorous safety procedures. The childminder knows the steps she must follow to swiftly report child protection concerns to the relevant agencies. She has detailed safeguarding policies in place to support her practice. The childminder knows what may present a possible risk to children and takes steps to minimise or remove potential hazards. The childminder's home is safe and secure.

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should:

n support children to sustain their concentration and focus even more during adult-led activities n extend the already good communication with other professionals involved in children's care and achieve a fully collaborative approach to their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557583 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10175114 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector talked to parents, children and the childminder during the inspection and considered their views and comments. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint evaluation of an activity and discussed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector had a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum is designed and implemented. n A range of documentation was sampled by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

24 August 2021 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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24 August 2021 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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