Mackie, Linda Claire

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 has built trusting and warm relationships with all the children in her setting. Children are confident to seek reassurance from the childminder, who recognises when they may need some comfort. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder uses children's interests from their previous learning to build on what they already know. For example, children recall it is the year of the snake from previous learning about Chinese New Year. The childminder extends this learning through stories and food tasting activities. This helps children to gain an understanding of cultures other than their own.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy trips in the community, such as visiting playgroups and parks. This enables children to explore nature and develop their physical skills on large equipment. Children benefit from attending story and rhyme sessions at the local library. This supports children's developing communication and language skills and provides opportunities for socialising with new people. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She role models respectful behaviour to the children. The childminder uses positive language to remind children of her expectations. Children are kind to each other and offer help when they see their peers may be having some difficulty. On occasions where children struggle to share, the childminder steps in to help resolve the conflict in an age-appropriate way.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear intentions for her curriculum. She demonstrates an understanding of the activities being provided and how they benefit children's individual learning needs. However, although the childminder has recognised the increased role technology plays in children's lives, she has not yet thought about how she can support children to stay safe online through her teaching. n Children's communication and language skills are well supported. The childminder speaks in a clear and calm manner to children. Children demonstrate enjoyment as they listen carefully and with interest to stories the childminder reads. Children are confident to communicate with visitors and each other. n The experienced childminder uses her knowledge of child development to assess children's learning needs. She regularly observes children and uses this knowledge to plan her next steps for children. This ensures any gaps in

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children's learning are swiftly addressed. All children make good progress. n Parents are kept well informed about their children's care needs and any current learning. The childminder does this through regular daily communication and sharing assessment reports. This successfully supports children's learning at home. However, the childminder does not fully extend this information-sharing to other settings that children attend to support consistency in children's care

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need to do better?

29 January 2025 and learning. n The childminder ensures that her environment is safe and secure. She teaches children about tripping hazards and reminds them to tidy up their toys when appropriate. The childminder uses opportunities, such as walks in the local community, to extend children's awareness of road safety. This supports children to develop an awareness of how to independently manage their own risks. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities she knows children will enjoy. For example, she sets out her environment and resources in ways that support children's interests. This helps to keep children engaged and motivated in purposeful play. n Children's health and well-being are actively promoted by the childminder. Children enjoy sociable mealtimes as the childminder offers them praise as they eat their meals. The childminder sits close by to children while they eat to ensure their safety. Furthermore, children independently cover their mouths with

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their elbow when they cough. This promotes children's understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles. n The childminder reflects on her practice and is effective in keeping up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. The childminder works closely with the local authority and networks with a group of other childminders. This helps to keep up to date with any new information.

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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 help children gain an early understanding of online safety to enhance their understanding of how to keep themselves safe n extend partnership working to enhance the consistency of children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437097 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10367989 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Poynton, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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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 quality of interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documents, such as the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

29 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

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