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 are very happy and settled in the calm and organised environment. They form secure attachments with the childminder. Children confidently involve the childminder in their play. The childminder encourages children to make choices and to follow their own interests. As a result, children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. The childminder engages children in reading a variety of books. Children demonstrate their recent learning and join in with repeated parts of familiar stories. Children enjoy listening to songs and nursery rhymes. They demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

Behaviour is generally good. Children help each other to complete tasks. The childminder encourages children to recognise their own achievements and praises children consistently. This results in children thriving in the care of the nurturing childminder. The childminder is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the opportunities available for children to help develop their social skills. Therefore, she regularly takes children to local parks and toddler groups. This helps to ensure that children have frequent opportunities to mix with other children and develop their confidence in larger groups.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a curriculum that reflects their interests and builds on what they already know and can do. She uses assessment to identify what children need to learn next. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder reflects on her provision to implement improvements. She works closely with other childminders to share good practice. She completes training courses, in particular mandatory training. However, she does not tailor her professional development to help improve her knowledge and skills to further enhance the quality of teaching. n Children happily listen to stories and laugh as they finish sentences. Children excitedly talk about animals from a favourite book, they take turns to open flaps and make animal noises. This helps children to develop their vocabulary. The childminder uses correct language and asks children thoughtful questions. As a

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result, children are confident communicators. n The childminder ensures children have a range of opportunities to develop their physical strength, both inside and outdoors. They can run and increase their cardiovascular fitness in weekly sports sessions. Children build with blocks and play with jigsaws. This helps develop their hand and eye coordination. Children develop skills that will benefit them when they start school. n The childminder acts as a good role model; for example, she uses good manners. This helps children to develop respectful attitudes. However, when

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need to do better?

5 January 2023 managing behaviour, the childminder focuses on what children should not do rather than promoting positive behaviour. This approach does not help children to develop a clear understanding of how they are expected to act. n The childminder does not consistently support children to develop their understanding of good hygiene routines, such as learning how to wipe their own noses. Generally, she wipes children's noses for them and does not routinely wash her hands afterwards. Used tissues are not put in bin they are placed in her pocket. This means children do not learn the importance of effective hygiene to help promote their good health. n Parents are involved in their children's learning. The childminder provides parents with daily updates and photographs of their children's experiences. She also gives parents ideas of how to support children's learning at home. As a result, children benefit from a consistent approach to their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow and the appropriate agencies to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder completes daily checks of her home to ensure it is safe for childminding purposes. Children learn about road safety and know they must follow rules when they are out in the community. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n target professional development more precisely to raise the quality of teaching further n consider behaviour management arrangements so children always know what is expected of them n enhance care routines so children consistently learn about good hygiene to support their health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484815 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10264493 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 16 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. n Parents and children shared their views on the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

5 January 2023 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

5 January 2023 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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