Childminder in Cheshire East

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 and settled with this caring childminder as she sits on the floor to join them in their play. They benefit greatly from the secure attachments in place with the childminder. For example, children demonstrate their confidence as they bring books to share with the inspector. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, she reminds them to chew their food when they are eating and highlights the benefits of eating healthy food. Children develop their core strength through regular outings. For example, the childminder takes them on daily outings to the park or soft-play centres, where they practise a variety of skills such as kicking a football, jumping, running, and climbing on apparatus. This supports children's understanding of keeping themselves healthy.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses intently on developing children's communication and language. Children join in with singing songs and listen to stories attentively. They are highly engaged and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. The childminder uses themed activities to develop communication and introduce new vocabulary. Children demonstrate new learning by telling the inspector that a starfish moves around at the bottom of the sea. They identify different fish, such as a clown and puffer fish. Children regularly visit the library with the childminder. They independently choose books and learn to handle them with care. Children develop a love of reading as they learn new words and build on their existing vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She organises resources and plans engaging activities to support their interests and learning across all areas of the early years foundation stage. However, the intention of activities is not consistently focused on what children need to learn next. As a result, the childminder does not always sequence children's learning effectively. n Overall, the childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with others. She completes required progress checks of children's learning in a timely manner to ensure these can be shared and used effectively. However, the childminder does not engage with other educational settings that children attend to share information in order to support continuity of children's care and learning. n Children use mathematical language in their daily routine. For example, they identify hexagons, squares and triangles as they build with magnetic shapes.

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need to do better?

They count objects and use their fingers to demonstrate how many they have. Older children identify numerals on birthday cards. The childminder supports children to identify the patterns that they paint, using language such as 'spotted'

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need to do better?

12 July 2023 and 'stripy'. Children develop a strong foundation for future mathematical comprehension. n The childminder is nurturing and attentive to children's physical and emotional well-being. She responds quickly to a child's need for a nappy change. Children wash their hands and understand the importance of good hygiene practices. They put on their shoes and coats and access their own drinks when they are thirsty. Children are learning to be independent in managing their own needs. This helps them to be ready for school. n Children have very positive attitudes to their learning and concentrate for extended periods. They listen and respond positively to instructions and enjoy praise and a 'high five' for their achievements. They take turns and are respectful towards each other. For example, children apologise when they accidentally break another child's construction. Children learn how their actions

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need to do better?

impact others and develop a sense of right and wrong. n The childminder has a very positive attitude to her profession and completes online training to update her skills. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders. This knowledge helps to support children's development in all areas. n Children widen their awareness of the world as they visit places of interest such as national parks and farms. They socialise with other children at toddler groups, where they extend their friendship and interaction skills. The childminder supports the children to learn about festivals and cultural celebrations as part of her curriculum planning. Children are developing their understanding of the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. She has up-to-date knowledge and training of safeguarding and child protection matters. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes concerns related to extreme views or behaviour. The childminder understands how to escalate a concern regarding the welfare of a child. The childminder has organised her home and garden to ensure that it is a safe environment for children. She carries out regular risk assessments and is reactive to remove or minimise potential hazards.

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should:

n engage with other educational settings that children attend to ensure continuity of care and learning n plan a curriculum that consistently sequences children's learning effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304743 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10286068 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 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates from Monday to Thursday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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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12 July 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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