Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

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

The childminder is flexible in her approach to helping children settle into her care. They settle well and develop positive relationships with the childminder. When the setting closed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder continued to communicate regularly with children and their families. Parents comment that this helped to support children with their development and to maintain close bonds with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Babies show how happy they are. They laugh with the childminder as they peek through cardboard tubes and use them to experiment with their voices. Children cuddle up to her to share a story or before they sleep. The childminder is attentive, loving and kind in her interactions. She is a positive role model for children. Children behave well and are kind to their friends. For example, they patiently explain that it is their turn next as they play together.

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The provision is good

Children are confident. They are keen to explore their surroundings and take part in activities. Children display a good attitude to learning and they learn to persevere. For example, children concentrate as they carefully untwist and thread a strap as they buckle their shoes. The childminder supports children to develop their independence. She uses praise effectively and gives children time to solve problems. The childminder has suitably high expectations for all children.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder plans and provides a varied curriculum. She understands how to build on what children know and can do from when they start attending. Activities are thoughtfully planned to support children to develop new skills. For example, children explore counting and numbers in books as they learn to match numbers and quantity. Children develop their mathematical skills. n The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She communicates regularly with parents about children's progress and offers ideas to extend their learning at home. Parents comment positively on the collaborative process. Children make strong progress over time and gather the skills and knowledge they need for the next stage in their learning. n Children develop a love of reading. They enjoy frequent stories and share books together. Children talk about the insect characters and the events in their favourite story. They regularly sing songs and nursery rhymes. Children squeal

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need to do better?

with delight as they get to their favourite part in a song about a boat. The childminder understands how to develop children's literacy skills. n The childminder thoughtfully extends older children's vocabulary and develops their understanding of words. For example, they learn the names of shapes as they do a puzzle together. The childminder encourages younger children to

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10 November 2021 experiment with their voices and talks to them. However, she does not always provide younger children with enough opportunities to help them to learn new words and their meaning. n Children benefit from regular woodland walks, trips to local parks and to playgroups. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyle choices. For example, they learn to carefully stroke the pet dog and to wash their hands after. Children talk about their shiny smile as they give a big smile. They explain how they thoroughly brush their teeth and the importance of brushing teeth regularly. n Children are active in their play and learn to take appropriate risks. Younger children are carefully supported as they learn to climb. Children use stickers, thread laces and practise with pencils. The childminder understands how to support children to develop their physical skills, including their early writing

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skills. n The childminder ensures her early years knowledge remains current. She effectively reflects on her provision and takes into account the views of parents and children. The childminder has recently reduced any unnecessary paperwork in order to reduce her workload and this has a positive impact on time spent interacting with children. She effectively identifies areas to support her continuing professional development with a focus on improving the quality of teaching even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She clearly explains the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has developed clear policies and completes training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge remains current. She understands how to report any concerns about children's welfare, such as radicalisation. The childminder understands how to deal with allegations and how to maintain her continuing suitability to work with children. She provides a safe and clean environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder has procedures in place to monitor the use of mobile phones in her home.

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should:

n provide even more opportunities for younger children to learn new words and their meanings to develop their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302660 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10209831 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 6 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Ellesmere Port. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder deliver a planned activity and discussed children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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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10 November 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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