Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands the importance of providing children with daily opportunities to exercise in the fresh air. They walk to the school and make frequent trips to the local park to support their physical development.  Overall, children enjoy a wide range of activities using a variety of resources. These help to promote their learning and development.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to monitor children's progress and accurately identify their next steps in learning. Therefore, children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children move confidently and safely around the childminder's home. This is a result of her good understanding of how to keep children safe. She takes the necessary measures to identify and minimise risks effectively.  The childminder frequently praises children's efforts during activities. This encourages them to engage and enjoy their play and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder discusses children's learning with parents regularly. However, she does not always ensure that she gathers information from parents about what their children do at home to fully promote consistency between their home and her setting.  There are fewer opportunities for children to extend their awareness of how to care for plants and grow their own fruits and vegetables.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen further partnerships with parents to increase the range of information shared regarding children's learning and development to promote consistency between home and the childminder's setting  develop the range of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children with regard to their health and safety.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's playroom.  The inspector looked at evidence regarding the suitability of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the individual children's interests. She uses these to provide activities to extend their knowledge and reflect their interests. She speaks to children clearly as they play to support their language development. She asks questions that encourage them to think about the choices they are making. For instance, why they have selected particular colours or what are they drawing. Children learn to use mathematical ideas in everyday play and daily routines. The childminder encourages them to count objects and talk about where resources are in relation to them. This supports their mathematical development. The childminder effectively supports children's emerging reading skills. There are many opportunities for children to see written words and enjoy reading books and stories. This helps children to be ready for the move to school. The childminder understands children's levels of learning and development and takes this into

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who attend. This is good

account when planning activities for them. She provides a wide range of resources that reflect the diversity of the community and learns words in a child's home language to help them settle and feel comfortable in her home.

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good

The childminder is welcoming and children are happy to come to her home. Children learn how to behave because the childminder uses consistent behaviour management strategies. She encourages children to learn to be independent through helping them to develop essential skills. For example, children learn to manage their personal hygiene routines. They understand the need for good hygiene and wash their hands by themselves before eating. The childminder reinforces good manners at mealtimes to provide children with good social skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect and keep children safe. She is clear about the reporting procedures should there be concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and setting to ensure that she is meeting the children's needs. She talks to the parents and children to include their views in her self-evaluation. The childminder monitors the educational programmes effectively to ensure that all aspects of learning are fully covered. She plans activities to address any areas of learning that children need more support in. The childminder is proactive in seeking additional training opportunities and regularly attends courses to extend her knowledge. This enables her to constantly improve her practice and outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448986 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 913381 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Erith, Kent. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, all year except bank and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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