Bain, Cherry

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

Children are happy in the care of this warm, friendly childminder. They separate well from parents and feel at home in the setting. The childminder has lovely interactions with the children and knows them well. She identifies children's needs and wants, and responds to them quickly. This ensures children feel secure and form good relationships with her. The childminder provides a range of activities and opportunities that engage all children. For example, all children enjoy exploring a sensory tray. Younger babies enjoy the sensory experience, exploring touch, taste and smell. Older children develop hand-to-eye coordination through pouring and filling containers with scoops.

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The provision is good

Children develop social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking. They have lots of opportunities to socialise with other children. The childminder takes children to local playgroups and they regularly attend 'Read and Rhyme' sessions at the local library. The childminder has high expectations for independence and behaviour. She encourages the children to access their own resources in the playroom. Children have a choice of snacks and feed themselves. Children learn positive behaviour through golden rules, such as 'kind hands'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans and implements a sequenced curriculum. She identifies where each child is on their learning journey. She plans activities and opportunities to ensure all areas of learning are on offer. Consequently, all children make good progress across the early years curriculum. n The childminder makes assessments of children's development on entry, with input from parents. The childminder reviews her assessments every half term. As a result, she is able to track progress and identify any gaps in their learning. This enables all children to move forward in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to communicate with each other. She narrates their play, prompts and asks questions, which supports their developing vocabulary. She repeats words back to them, saying the correct pronunciation. For example, when the child chooses 'nana' she repeats back 'banana'. Therefore, children develop effective speech and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n Children learn to develop a love of singing and rhyme. The childminder sings 'wind the bobbin' for children. Babies happily practise winding their arms. Children have access to a wide range of books. However, the childminder does not always effectively capture the children's interest in sharing stories. Therefore, children lose interest quickly and do not always develop high levels of engagement in reading. n Children take part in celebrations and festivals that are important to them. For example, they celebrate birthdays, Diwali and Chinese New Year. Children visit

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need to do better?

12 December 2022 the local park where they explore seasonal changes. They visit the local church to watch the Nativity and learn about Christmas. On the way to playgroup, they visit the Post Office to send parcels and post letters in the post box. Therefore, children learn about the local community and the wider world around them. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder informs parents of their children's development. She suggests further activities parents can offer to enhance their children's learning. The childminder records discussions with parents about children's development and highlights any concerns. Additional needs are identified and support put in place. As a result, children always make good progress. n The childminder works in partnership with local schools and settings. When children transition to school or nursery, she completes reports. This provides the new setting with a clear picture of children's current stage of development. The

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childminder ensures children learn the necessary skills to ease this transition. Children visit the settings for events where they can meet the staff. Consequently, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder continually evaluates her practice. She uses parent questionnaires to highlight what she does well and where she can make improvements. The childminder is proactive in attending training that will further improve her practice. For example, after attending 'Oral Health' training recently, she advised parents to register and visit a dentist, and provided details on foods and drinks that are high in sugar. This contributes to continued quality education and improved health for all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keeping children safe, and has clear procedures in place. She knows who to refer to should she have any concerns about the well-being of children. The childminder implements necessary risk assessments and contingency arrangements to help keep children safe. This includes involving children in risk assessment and how to keep themselves safe, such as cleaning up when they spill something on the floor. The childminder also encourages children to take control of their personal hygiene, showing them how to wash their hands before meals and snacks.

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should:

n support children to develop a greater interest in reading, and display high levels of engagement and involvement during story time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412465 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10266507 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 12 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Guilden Sutton area of Chester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-year-old children. She has a registered assistant but rarely works with him.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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