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

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment, where children are happy and safe. Children have a strong sense of belonging and are self-assured. The childminder encourages children to investigate and to learn through the process of trial and error. She has devised a curriculum that is built on what children already know and can do. This helps children to have positive attitudes towards their learning and they behave well. Children enjoy being imaginative and pretend to have 'magical powers' while drawing.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's independence effectively. She encourages them to take care of their belongings and supports them to put on their shoes. Children take pride in their achievements and are keen to showcase their artwork. The childminder helps to prepare them for their next stages in learning. She talks to children about their feelings in relation to moving on to school. Children gain high levels of self-confidence and are emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's large-muscle skills incredibly well. She provides them with physical challenges, such as using climbing apparatus at the park. Children delight in these experiences and show excellent physical dexterity. They giggle while learning new ball skills and dance moves.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and dedicated childminder leads her setting with passion and determination. Self-evaluation is accurate and includes the views of parents and children. The childminder's capacity to improve is good. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development. She uses this knowledge to design a personalised curriculum. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement and relish the array of activities on offer. They are enthralled while learning about autumn. Children confidently count beyond 10 and discuss the properties of different shapes. n The childminder promotes children's love of reading exceptionally well. Children delight in visiting the library. They select books to read and enact roles of their favourite characters. Children develop an early awareness that print carries meaning. n Overall, partnership working is good. Links with parents and childcare professionals are rooted in trust and respect. However, the childminder has not

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need to do better?

thought of other ways to consistently involve parents in the progress check completed for children aged between two and three years old. n The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices. Children are confident to take care of their personal needs. They discuss the importance of visiting the dentist and washing their hands before eating. The childminder is a

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17 November 2023 positive role model and helps children to understand what a healthy lifestyle consists of. Children develop an excellent awareness of why it is important to eat healthily and exercise. n In the main, the childminder teaches children well about the world that they live in. Children enjoy learning about the natural world. They search for bugs outdoors and like to go on nature walks. However, the childminder has not fully considered ways to teach children about similarities and differences, with reference to different people and communities. n The childminder is skilled in supporting children's communication and language skills. She teaches them new words and listens to them with interest. Children engage in rich conversations and quickly learn letters and the sounds that they represent. They are confident communicators, who use a wide range of vocabulary. n The childminder has established an excellent programme of professional

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development. She keeps up to date with mandatory training and shares best practice with other childminders. She uses the knowledge gained from training to adapt her practice. For example, training in child development has given her a greater understanding of how to support children's large-muscle skills through dance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends child protection training and understands local safeguarding procedures. She is aware of the steps to take if there is an allegation against herself or a family member. The childminder keeps abreast of changes in policy and legislation. She is aware of aspects of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. The childminder conducts risk assessments and ensures that her premises are safe. She teaches children about online and road safety. The childminder ensures that children are supervised with vigilance and that ratios are met.

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should:

n strengthen parental involvement in the progress check completed for children aged between two and three years old n develop children's awareness of differences and similarities, with particular reference to understanding different people and communities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443297 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10305031 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 1 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Congleton, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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 her provision. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed, such as training certificates. The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the intent of the curriculum during a learning walk. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. He spoke with children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Inspection activities

17 November 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

17 November 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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