Desormeaux, Joni

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are at the centre of this exquisite setting. The childminder creates a stimulating and unique environment that sparks children's curiosity. The childminder empowers children to make their own choices. All children are incredibly self-assured and independent. They make informed decisions about what they would like to do. For example, younger children have an amazing time making marks on the white board. They concentrate exceptionally well. They display a very positive attitude, and proudly tell visitors 'it's a butterfly'. This helps to build on their early writing skills and hand-to-eye coordination, and supports their creativity and imagination.

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The provision is outstanding

Children form strong and affectionate relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate exceptional levels of consideration towards their friends, visitors and the childminder. The childminder offers praise and encouragement and involves children in talking about their feelings to teach them how to manage their own emotions. There is incredible mutual respect between the children and the childminder. Children feel valued and happy during their time at this setting.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is a wonderful role model, who has high expectations of all the children. She sets clear and consistent rules and boundaries with the children and they respond to her requests and routines eagerly. For example, children tidy up their activity before moving on to outdoor play without being prompted, as part of their daily routine. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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n The childminder has an extensive understanding of how young children learn. She applies this skilfully to what she plans to teach children. She combines the areas of learning and real-world experiences to create a rich and engaging curriculum. The highly ambitious curriculum is tailored to children's individual needs, interests, and what they need to learn next. The childminder clearly understands the purpose of assessment and uses it precisely to identify any areas for development in children's learning. She implements exciting opportunities for children to build on what they know and can do. n Children have significant language skills for their age. They join in with everyday conversations that build on their early vocabulary. The childminder ensures that she repeats back any words that children mispronounce, to make sure that they clearly hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder listens intently so that

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children feel that their thoughts are valued, which encourages them to speak more. She introduces new vocabulary across all activities. Children learn the meaning and understanding of new words, such as 'gongoozling'. Older children recall past learning and remember that 'gongoozling' means watching the barges

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22 April 2024 on the canal. As a result, they display a rapidly increasing vocabulary. n The childminder gains a wealth of information from parents about their children. She uses this knowledge to help children to settle seamlessly from their homes to hers. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder. They say that they value the high levels of communication to support their children's next steps in learning. n The childminder helps children to develop excellent levels of independence and an awareness of how to live a healthy lifestyle. For instance, young children put on their own outdoor suits and wellington boots. Children know to wipe their noses and then wash their hands. The childminder successfully supports children to understand the benefits of healthy food and the need to drink lots of water to keep their bodies healthy. Children develop healthy lifestyles and skills to support their transition to school.

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n The childminder's excellent practice in keeping children safe ensures that they are safe and secure in her home and when out and about. Children learn about road safety, the dangers of deep water when walking along the canal, and stranger danger. For example, the childminder discusses the importance of stranger danger, but encourages children to build on their social skills as they interact safely and politely with members of the public. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain and supports them to stay safe in the wider community and the world around them. n The childminder reflects on what she provides to children, and implements changes, if needed, to extend the already positive outcomes for children. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with training and by working closely with the local authority.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498976 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10335127 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 10 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Great Boughton, Cheshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector joined the childminder and the children on a walk along the canal as part of their daily routine. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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