Briggs, Samantha Sarah

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, caring, and well-resourced environment in which children succeed. Children enter happily and are quickly absorbed in self-chosen play. The childminder knows the children well. She plans an exciting range of activities that actively promotes their learning and interests. Children develop confidence as they explore new activities with enthusiasm. The childminder regularly introduces new vocabulary to the children. However, on occasion, she does not always model the correct pronunciation of words. Children's emotional well-being is high, and they show that they feel safe and secure. For example, they are confident to interact with the inspector. Children are increasingly confident to carry out self-care tasks, such as washing their hands and helping to tidy up.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They develop an understanding of taking turns and sharing their toys. Children know the routine of the day, and this provides them with added security. The childminder effectively cultivates the children's independence from a very young age. This fosters their confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy reading books. They sit on the childminder's lap as she reads their favourite books to them. Children are determined, they spend time working out problems and are confident to seek additional support when needed. For example, when trying to close the 'flash' on the camera so that they can take a picture.

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need to do better?

n The childminder clearly knows the children well. She knows where the children are in their development and carefully plans their next steps in learning around their interests. Children join in with songs and know the actions. This helps them build on their knowledge of nursery rhymes and to know and remember words. n The childminder is a skilled storyteller who brings books to life for the children. Children listen intently as she reads the 'Hungry Caterpillar'. They take great pleasure in 'counting' the items and guessing what is next. Children independently choose books and learn how to turn the pages correctly. n The childminder regularly introduces new words to children such as 'scoop', 'big' and 'juicy'. However, occasionally words, such as 'doggy', horsey' and 'nosey' creep into conversations. This means that the learning intentions are not fully met. n Children learn the importance of good health and hygiene through everyday

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activities. For example, the childminder demonstrates to them how to wash their hands properly and provides gentle reminders to wash the areas that they have missed. Children enjoy a range of healthy, nutritious snacks and meals. n The childminder is skilled at creating interesting sensory activities. Children relish the opportunities to explore the toy farm. They carefully set up the fences and barns and make sure that the animals are fed. The use of breakfast cereals for

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30 September 2022 hay bales and straw adds another dimension to the children's play. Children enjoy walking the animals through the straw and crunching the cereals into smaller pieces and tasting them. n The childminder smoothly introduces different songs, such as 'Old MacDonald had a farm', as the children play. Children eagerly call out the name of the next animal that they want to sing about. The childminder actively encourages the children to count the animals and introduces mathematical language, such as one more. n Children become independent from a young age. The childminder provides praise and encouragement to help children overcome barriers, such as attempting to put on their shoes. The childminder is sensitive at nappy changing times asking the children if she can change their nappy. This supports the children's respect for themselves and for others. n Children play well alongside one another. They learn to share, take turns and

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learn words to say how they feel. For example, they let the childminder know that they are tired. Children feel safe, as they know the flow of the day and what is happening next. n The childminder has cultivated positive relationships with the parents. She works closely with them to support the children and carefully implements any changes to their routines. Parents verbal and written comments are consistently positive. They say that their children are progressing well and come home happily talking about their day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Risk management strategies are effective. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know not to run indoors and learn about road safety. The childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities regarding safeguarding. She is aware of the potential signs which may indicate that a child is being abused. She knows the importance of keeping detailed records and sharing her concerns with the relevant professionals. The childminder is aware of other issues that may affect the children, such as domestic violence, county lines or radicalisation. She accesses regular training to stay abreast of relevant safeguarding updates.

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should:

n enhance further their understanding of how children learn new vocabulary, so that activities and the spoken word fully supports children's acquisition of language and enhances their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559932 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10218055 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 7 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Saighton, Chester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder can provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises the early years provision including the aims and rational for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector spoke with and considered the written testimonies of parents to gather their views on the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider.

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Inspection activities

30 September 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

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