Astbury, Eleanor Grace

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 flourish and are extremely well cared for in this nurturing environment. The childminder establishes positive relationships with children. She creates an ambitious and stimulating curriculum for all children in her care. Children are superbly supported to solve problems as they play. The childminder skilfully uses an excellent mix of questions, demonstrations and encouragement to support all children to think critically and make predictions. Children hear a wealth of language and new words through stories and discussions. For example, children learn that some objects 'conduct' electricity. The childminder encourages children to share their own ideas and experiences. This supports and enhances their language and communication skills effectively.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder works alongside another childminder. They work extremely closely, plan together and share their highly ambitious vision and ideas. Children's behaviour shows that they feel safe and secure. They develop independence from an incredibly early age and make informed decisions throughout the day. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and secure. Robust safety measures are implemented around the childminder's home, garden and on outings. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know how to safely cross the road. Children remember that they need to stop, look and listen for vehicles before they cross.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for every child. The carefully considered curriculum supports children to develop important skills and ensures that no child is left behind. The childminder knows children's individual needs and interests exceptionally well. She helps them to develop and master new skills. For example, she encourages children to safely use a knife to spread butter onto their crumpets at snack time. This helps children to develop their independence, confidence and physical skills. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children and builds on what they know and can do. All children make superb progress in their learning and development. n The childminder gathers in-depth information from parents about children before they first start. She undertakes home visits and learns as much as she can about the children and their families. The childminder utilises her knowledge extremely

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need to do better?

well to ensure that all families feel welcome in her setting. She demonstrates an exceptional knowledge and understanding of how to support all children in her care. n Children enjoy trips to a wide variety of places of interest to enrich their learning. The childminder takes children on regular outings within the local community and further afield. For example, children learn about Remembrance

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11 November 2024 Day; they visit the local cenotaph and remember the soldiers who fought in the war. This allows children opportunities to meet and interact with older members of the community. Children develop their understanding of the world around them in meaningful ways. n The childminder supports children's behaviour very well. She is a very positive role model and provides clear and gentle guidance to help young children to understand the expectations for their behaviour. Children are kind and thoughtful. For example, they work together to set up the table at snack time, ensuring that all children have a place to sit. Older children help their younger friends to get ready to go outside. As a result, the learning environment is harmonious and all children behave incredibly well. n The childminder is highly reflective and considers opportunities to enhance her already outstanding practice. She is highly committed to her professional

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development. The childminder strives to continually improve her already excellent teaching to ensure the best outcomes for children. Following recent training in supporting children's language development, the childminder has extended the strategies she uses. For example, she teaches children sign language to help support their confidence in speaking. The childminder is deeply committed to enhancing even further upon her own skills over time. n Parents value the 'passion and expertise' the childminder provides. This enables them to continue to successfully support their child's learning and development at home. The childminder shares regular updates on children's progress, and achievements are celebrated. Children thrive in the childminder's care. Parents appreciate the childminder's approach and praise how she creates 'a warm, loving and family orientated environment where each child feels valued and

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special'. Parental partnerships are highly effective.

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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 EY499734 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10360038 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 11 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Hoole, Chester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for the children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had 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.

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Inspection activities

11 November 2024 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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11 November 2024 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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