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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children demonstrate they are comfortable as they confidently explore the resources on offer. The childminder's environment supports her curriculum. Children have access to open- ended resources. They use these resources to create their own play. For example, children use tubes as slides for their small world toys. These opportunities help children to develop their imagination skills. Books and stories are woven into the childminder's curriculum. Children listen to stories with excitement as the childminder introduces props into the story time sessions. Children are developing a love of reading.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They are eager to join in with the activities the childminder provides. Children have opportunities to revisit past learning. For example, children learn how their voices echo when using a microphone. The childminder talks to the children about what they learned previously and reassures children who are not initially comfortable with the microphone. This supports children to be resilient and keep on trying. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend, such as their current interests and next steps. Statutory assessments are shared with health visitors and any other relevant professionals. This partnership working helps to ensure that any gaps in children's development are well supported.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of what children already know and can do. She uses this information to support children's next steps in their learning. The childminder uses a balance of adult- and child-led activities to support her curriculum. All children make good progress. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a positive role model who is calm and patient. Children receive gentle reminders about their behaviour when appropriate, such as being reminded not to throw toys. Children listen well and follow instructions. n Children have opportunities to build relationships with other adults and children. For example, they meet with another childminder and her children for play sessions. Children also visit the local library and explore nearby villages. As a result, children are developing necessary social skills. n Overall, the development of children's grammar and vocabulary is well

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need to do better?

supported. The childminder's clear modelling and repetition of words help children to correct any mispronunciation in their words. Children learn new words through play, such as 'platypus'. The childminder asks children lots of questions as they play. However, children are not given time to answer them. This means that children do not always have opportunities to extend their

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23 January 2025 thinking. n Children's health and well-being are supported by the childminder. She ensures that children manage their personal hygiene well, such as washing their own hands before meals. Children have a balanced diet and are regularly reminded to drink their water. Children benefit from fresh air through playing in the garden and trips to the park to develop their physical skills. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They comment on how 'nurturing' the childminder is and the 'incredible progress' their children have made with her. The childminder regularly shares reports and children's learning with parents. This helps parents to continue their child's learning at home. n Children have opportunities to learn about cultures other than their own. For example, children look at books about different cultures and celebrations. Furthermore, they learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year and

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need to do better?

Diwali. Children are given experiences that extend their understanding of the world. n The childminder is dedicated to keeping up with current information and learning new skills. She attends networking events and webinars to support her developing knowledge. The childminder has completed an array of training courses that help to support the individual needs of the children in her care. As a result, the quality of teaching is good.

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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 allow children time to think and respond to questions to fully support their thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304575 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10367829 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 7 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers the government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. 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.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2025 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

23 January 2025 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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