Childminder in Cheshire East

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children have an exceptional start to their education with the childminder. They thrive in the family atmosphere, where they are valued and nurtured. Children form close relationships with the childminder and her assistant, which helps them to feel safe and content. All children learn Spanish and English as they share in the childminder's Spanish heritage and culture. Children continually hear both languages from the childminder and her assistant. They are encouraged to respond in both. This helps children to become truly bilingual, switching between the two languages with ease.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave extremely well. They follow the firmly embedded routines without hesitation. For example, children sit on the stairs before they go outside. They wait until their name is called before walking to the front garden. Older children show care and consideration towards their younger peers. They act as impeccable role models. Children use good manners and show how kind and thoughtful they are at all times, such as when they help to serve each other meals. Children recall things they have learned in detail, such as the life cycle of trees. They benefit from the excellent standard of teaching, which contributes to positive outcomes for all children. Children respond well to the consistently high expectations from adults. For example, children of all ages are expected to clean their own faces as they look in a mirror. They put their wipes in the bin, showing strong independence skills. Children also challenge themselves, such as putting their chairs away after meals.

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need to do better?

n Children of all ages and abilities make outstanding progress in their learning. The childminder has comprehensive knowledge of what children need to learn next in all areas of learning. For example, as children begin to walk, they are given opportunities to build their core strength by balancing and climbing. Children develop wide-ranging knowledge and skills over time. n Adults promote children's language development at every opportunity. They use clear speech and repeat key words. They also use signs and actions to further support children as they learn English and Spanish. For example, adults use objects such as nappies to help children understand that is it time for nappy changing. This helps children to develop their vocabulary at a rapid rate. n Children fully understand the boundaries and why they are in place. They frequently remind each other of the rules. When a drink is spilled, children are

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taught how to clean it up and they are eager to join in. This supports children's growing sense of accountability and builds their character. It helps them to become responsible individuals. n Children show incredible resilience as they confidently explore the local park. They develop their physical skills as they run, swing and slide. Children learn to

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25 May 2022 take manageable risks in their play, such as climbing onto playground equipment. This helps children to build their confidence and give things a go. n Children learn to express themselves as they talk about their own families. For example, children share photos of their relatives and read books about different types of families. This helps to give children a sense of self and to understand where they belong. n Children develop fantastic independence skills. Even the youngest children pour their own drinks with great skill. Older children put on and take off their own wellies and puddle suits, and put them away. There is a culture of independence and children often challenge themselves before asking for help if they need it. These skills help children to be prepared for the next steps in their education. n Children learn about other people on their many adventures around the town. Children ask about accessible toilets and adults teach them what they are and

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who might use them. As well as Spanish and English culture, children learn about other cultures and the things that they celebrate. Children learn that everyone is unique and that everyone should be treated equally. n The childminder and her assistant are reflective of their practice. They know what they need to work on to develop their professional knowledge and skills even further. They attend regular training and share research on different approaches to teaching and learning. The childminder works in partnership with the local authority, sharing the techniques she uses to embed two languages within her setting. She also uses her extensive knowledge to deliver training to other providers. This culture of continual improvement helps to ensure that outcomes for children are always improving. n Parents are thrilled with the care their children receive. They praise the language skills that children develop and the freshly cooked Spanish meals. The

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need to do better?

childminder is helping parents to learn a little Spanish themselves, enabling them to share in their children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have extensive knowledge of safeguarding issues. They take part in regular training to keep this knowledge up to date. They know how to report any concerns they have. The childminder risk assesses the environment to help to keep it safe for children. For example, any toys with smaller parts are kept out of reach of babies. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children receive the care that they need, such as knowing when children need to nap or are ready to begin toilet training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563157 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10191384 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 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 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with one full-time assistant. The childminder and her assistant both hold qualified teacher status.

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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 provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intent for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of the childminder's assistant. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 May 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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Inspection activities

25 May 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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