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

Children have a good start to their education with the childminder. They form close relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel completely settled and content in their surroundings. Children are happy and safe. They are confident and enjoy socialising. Children are friendly and polite. They develop caring friendships with one another and play together nicely. They are keen to involve the childminder in their games.

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The provision is good

Children spend lots of time outdoors in the childminder's large garden. They explore nature as they go on walks and visit the park. Children explore books in the local library. They have opportunities to make new friends as they attend playgroups. Children experience real-world learning, such as visiting the shop to choose what fruit they would like for their snack.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. Children have fantastic manners, which are encouraged and praised. They help to care for the childminder's pets, including dogs and guinea pigs. Children learn care and concern for living things. They develop a sense of responsibility as they feed the animals. The childminder sets high expectations for children's learning. A well- planned curriculum helps children to learn lots of new knowledge and skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, tailored to each unique child. She chooses activities that engage children and build upon what they already know and can do. For example, when children ask the question 'What are noses for?', the childminder introduces a variety of scents. Children are delighted as they smell fruit and scrunch up their faces in disgust when they smell onion and garlic. Children make good progress in their learning. n Support for children's communication and language is good. The childminder repeats keywords for children and skilfully extends their sentences. The childminder uses songs and stories to introduce children to new words. Children develop a wide-ranging vocabulary and become confident communicators. n The childminder provides good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works closely with parents as well as other

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agencies to provide support for children. Children with SEND make rapid progress in relation to their starting points. n The childminder gives children opportunities to problem solve and think critically. For example, when children ask what they could do with an orange seed, the childminder reminds children of when they grew their own plants. The childminder asks challenging questions that prompt children to think deeply. Children make links in their learning, which supports their good progress.

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need to do better?

15 December 2022 n Behaviour is managed well. Children are eager to help tidy up when they are asked. However, at times, the childminder does not effectively manage children's demands for attention. This means children do not always learn how to be patient. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children chop up their own fruit with guidance and support from the childminder. They put on their own shoes and wash their own hands. Children show good skills for their age. n The childminder undertakes a comprehensive programme of professional development. This is based around the needs of the children she cares for. For example, noticing a decline in language skills, the childminder has taken part in training on communication and language. She has implemented the strategies she has learned to support children. n The childminder has not informed Ofsted of several changes as required, such as a change in working hours and in the working environment. This has not had

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an impact on children. However, the childminder has shown she does not fully understand the requirements relating to what needs to be reported to Ofsted. n Parents are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. They praise the communication they receive and the progress that children make in their learning. The childminder sends regular messages and pictures to parents. She shares ideas with parents on how they can extend children's learning at home. This promotes consistency between the childminder and the children's homes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of different types of abuse. She knows what signs she should be alert to and how to report any concerns she has. The childminder provides appropriate car seats and prams to help keep children safe. She teaches children about road safety, which helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder effectively manages risks. For example, children are closely supervised when standing on a bench and asked to sit down when the childminder is not directly supervising. Children understand the risks and follow instructions without hesitation, helping to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n set the highest expectations of children's behaviour so that children understand what is expected of them at all times n strengthen knowledge of requirements to ensure Ofsted are informed of any relevant information in a timely manner.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485031 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10264196 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 9 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare 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 provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. 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.

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Inspection activities

15 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

15 December 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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