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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy with this warm and welcoming childminder. Babies confidently cruise round the furniture as they explore resources and choose books independently. The childminder is fully engaged with children. She nurtures their curiosity as she helps them to follow their own interests. The childminder uses children's interests to deliver a broad curriculum. Children make good progress in all areas of learning through activities, outings and the close support of the childminder. The childminder works closely with the local school and pre-school to ensure that children have smooth transitions.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children feel safe and secure in her care. Babies show their strong attachments as they snuggle up with their childminder for reassurance and comfort. There is a sense of fun in this setting. Children laugh as they cover their faces with silk scarves and play Peekaboo.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy exploring and are physically active in the childminder's large garden. Children of all ages enjoy planting and eating the rocket, cucumber and strawberries grown in the greenhouse. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Older children show empathy for younger children by setting up activities and saying they will use 'indoor voices' to make sure babies settle in well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers a well-sequenced curriculum. She has a good understanding of what children know and can do and builds on this knowledge. The childminder knows each child well and uses their interests to engage them in learning. Consequently, children make good progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication skills. With babies, she uses single words or short phrases that they can understand and use. She repeats language and uses an engaging tone to ensure that they remember words. The childminder is responsive to babies' attempts to communicate, which encourages them. As a result, children are developing confidence in their speech. n The childminder is inclusive. She works with other professionals to ensure that all children have equal opportunities to succeed. She tailors her support to children's needs and adapts activities to ensure that all children can join in. She

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encourages children to recognise that everyone has different strengths. This contributes to children's positive self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities to develop children's independence. She gives children choices and encourages them to help with small tasks, such as cutting fruit and tidying up. She supports parents to

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24 September 2024 understand the skills their child will need when they progress to school. As a result, children are well prepared for their future learning. n The childminder has high expectations of behaviour, and children generally behave well. However, when younger children display unwanted behaviour, she does not always help them to understand what positive behaviour she expects. For example, when young children push each other, they are moved apart rather than learning to play together. This means that children's understanding of good behaviour is not consistently supported. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She establishes strong relationships that allow information to be shared effectively. She supports parents to continue their child's learning at home and gives them valuable guidance on a wide range of issues. The childminder communicates with parents throughout the day, and parents enjoy seeing children experience trips to the

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zoo and playing with friends. As a result, children receive seamless support between the childminder's setting and their homes. n The childminder has a clear vision of the practice she wants to deliver. She is passionate about her career. The childminder seeks out further learning to amplify her extensive experience. She cultivates a culture of mutual support and professional development with other childminders. In turn, this helps her to continually improve her practice.

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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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should:

n support children consistently to develop their understanding of good behaviour, in order to help them develop their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2756415 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10349460 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 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2023 and lives in Vicars Cross, Chester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector took account of their views of several parents. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of children's learning after an activity.

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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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Inspection activities

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