Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 Children are confident to make their own play choices. The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and meets their needs well.  The childminder knows the children well and makes accurate observations of their achievements in order to plan effectively for their next steps in learning.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment. She interacts calmly with the children and forms positive relationships with them. As a result, children are happy, settled and feel secure.  Children enjoy healthy meals, snacks and drinks. This promotes their understanding of healthy eating and supports their well-being.  The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm. She is fully aware of the correct safeguarding procedures should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to developing her childminding practice. She attends training courses and works with other early years professionals to make continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has good relationships with parents. However, she has not fully established ways to involve parents in contributing their observations and views to the assessment of children's progress.

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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 relationships with parents to further extend the range of information shared regarding children's achievements and assessments to promote a shared approach to meeting children's needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and their interaction with the childminder, indoors and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of paperwork, including assessments of children's learning, information for parents and training certificates.  The inspector observed the toys and equipment available to children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across all areas of learning. Children choose what they would like to play with from the wide range of toys and resources. This helps them develop their independence skills. Children are excited to explore toys which support their imaginative play. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play. For example, when children add objects in their shopping trolley, she encourages them to count how many fruits and vegetables can fit into the trolley. This helps children develop skills that help them get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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good

The childminder uses her knowledge from her training to offer a gradual settling-in process which supports children's emotional well-being. Children learn to behave well and to respect each other. This is because the childminder encourages and praises them when they share and take turns. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Children benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. They walk to school daily with the childminder and regularly visit the park, where they can be more physically active. Children learn about safety through the childminder's calm reminders and consistent expectations. Consequently, children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She regularly accesses safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge and to ensure she is aware of any changes in procedures. This means that she effectively promotes children's safety and welfare. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are developing well. She regularly enhances her professional development through training and reading information, and evaluates the impact of changes made as a result. For example, the childminder plans to complete further training on outdoor play. She reviews her resources to ensure that she is covering all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, she has purchased additional resources to help children learn and develop an understanding of the world around them. Systems for monitoring and assessment result in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428737 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 776404 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 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder offers her service on weekdays, all year round.

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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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