Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable understanding of the different ways that children learn and develop. She values the importance of monitoring children's progress and plans to provide a broad range of learning opportunities for children. The childminder understands how to help children build their skills and knowledge over time. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children with their early language skills. She understands the need to read with children regularly, sing songs with them and pronounce words clearly, to help children build on the breadth of their vocabulary. n The childminder understands the need to promote children's physical skills. For example, she plans to help children to learn to climb, use large play equipment safely and negotiate space as they run, during trips to the park. n The childminder is aware of the need to teach children the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices. She intends to teach children about healthy food and

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how to keep themselves safe when using the internet. The childminder plans to ensure that children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, to help promote their good health. n The childminder values the importance of supporting children to develop their independence. She intends to teach children how to put on their coats and to help tidy up. The childminder understands how to support children to look after their own self-care needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children how to behave in her setting. She is aware of how to help children to understand and manage their feelings and emotions, to develop their personal and social skills. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to promote children's well- being. She knows how to adapt her settling-in procedures to meet children's individual needs. The childminder understands the importance of developing a close bond with every child, to help them to feel happy, settled and safe in her

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care. n The childminder understands the need to work closely with parents. She suggests sending details of new songs children are learning, when she cares for children. The childminder is aware of how she will share information and ideas to help parents to support their children's learning at home.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY556948 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10174896 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 18 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She works with a co-childminder and three assistants and works from the co-childminder's home address. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the childminding provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence that she holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

28 February 2022 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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28 February 2022 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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