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 aware that since the COVID-19 pandemic some children may have missed out on social opportunities. She adapts the settling-in process to suit individual families and shares photos and information to reassure parents. Parents say it is a second home for their children and that their children happily run in each morning. Children settle quickly and their behaviour shows that they feel safe and cared for by the childminder. For example, as children wake up, they snuggle in for a cuddle with her. They benefit from caring relationships with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. For example, they are quick to help tidy up when some of the pretend food drops out of the childminder's basket. Children understand the expected behaviours while in the care of the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and independent learners. They confidently explore the wide range of suitably challenging activities that the childminder provides to build on children's abilities and interests. The childminder has high expectations for all children. Younger children focus on tasks for long periods of time. They do not move on from each page until they have carefully worked out how to move the sliding pictures in the book. The childminder guides them and praises their efforts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication skills. She clearly pronounces words and takes time to ensure that children understand what words mean. Younger children practise words such as 'cat'. Children learn new words and widen their vocabulary. n Children benefit from hearing frequent stories and the childminder reads in an engaging manner. Children listen carefully to stories and independently explore books. Children are encouraged to develop an interest in books. n Children's physical skills are well promoted. They eagerly learn to catch a ball and concentrate as they use tools to turn over food on the pretend outdoor grill. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination. n The childminder promotes children's independence. Younger children feed themselves and are encouraged to make choices about their play. Children become independent in their care and learning. n Children's health and well-being are well promoted. They learn about the

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need to do better?

importance of looking after their teeth and are keen to show how they brush them. Younger children learn how to keep themselves safe. They warn the childminder that the outdoor grill is hot as they pretend to cook. Children learn to manage risks and take care of themselves. n The childminder is a calm and kind role model. Children soothe and kiss baby dolls as they pretend to be doctors giving injections. Children are considerate

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need to do better?

16 March 2022 and learn to think about the feelings of others. n The childminder identifies some ways to help children understand about diversity. Children do some activities to learn about other cultures. However, the childminder has not explored how she can support children to develop an awareness of the differences in people and understand what makes them unique. n Parents praise the childminder, particularly for her good communication with them. The childminder regularly shares information about their children's changing care needs and development. She shares ideas to support their children's learning at home. Parents say that she gives them good advice, which they find reassuring, and comment on how their children build in confidence. n The childminder understands the importance of developing effective partnership working with other professionals or settings that children attend. She understands how to signpost parents for any additional support when required.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes sure that her early years knowledge remains up to date. She researches online and has links with other childminders. The childminder is aware of recent changes to guidelines. As a result, she has reduced unnecessary paperwork, which has improved her workload.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to protecting the children in her care. She has a suitable understanding of how to identify the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder understands how to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant authorities. She understands how to report any concerns about the conduct or suitability of other professionals. The childminder carefully supervises children and takes steps to minimise risks. Areas used by children are clean and safe.

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should:

n strengthen children's understanding of what makes them unique and the similarities and differences in people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304154 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10221085 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 4 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates her childminding service all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 took that into account in their 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 delivering 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 written views of the setting with the inspector. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

16 March 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

16 March 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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