Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2015 4 August 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children have formed strong emotional bonds with the childminder because she is kind and loving towards them. Babies new to the setting enjoy close contact and have settled well. The childminder is very responsive to their individual care needs.  Children play in a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that provide interest and motivate them to learn. Children have good opportunities to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder supports children in their play. She encourages their language development through discussions and appropriate questions that enable them to use their thinking skills. This helps to promote skills for their future learning and for starting school.  Children's ongoing learning needs are supported well because the childminder effectively observes and assesses them in their play. This enables her to quickly identify areas for children's development and confidently shape future learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with other agencies involved in the children's care. There is a shared approach to identifying and meeting children's development needs, so that they make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistently using the information she receives about children's learning at home to further strengthen her assessment procedures.

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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 the procedures for exchanging information with parents about children's learning and development, using information from home more precisely to sharpen the assessment of children's progress further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the written and verbal views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. She keeps up to date with changes through attending regular training. Suitability checks on family members have been completed. The childminder reflects on her practice. She uses a variety of learning tools, such as training courses and childcare publications, to enhance her knowledge and skills. She meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice and improve experiences for children. The childminder uses appropriate guidance to monitor achievements in children's learning to ensure they make good progress. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They feel that their children are comfortable, happy and enjoy the fun activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers good support in activities, so that children are helped to acquire meaningful skills and a capacity to develop and learn. Children are introduced to mathematical concepts. They chop apples to paint with and the childminder discusses the halves and quarters they have made. Children enjoy looking at books and select them independently. The childminder is enthusiastic in her story telling, motivating children to listen intently and recall what they have heard. The childminder holds ongoing discussions with parents regarding their children's learning. She does not consistently use the information she gathers from parents to complement and strengthen her assessments of children's progress. Information is appropriately shared with other settings which supports a coordinated approach to children's development while in her care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a good appreciation for children's care needs and gathers clear information from parents when they first start, helping them to settle. She understands their individual personalities and quickly responds to signs, such as tiredness. Children behave well for their age and respond well to positive praise and encouragement. Routine hygiene procedures are introduced from an early age, supporting children's growing understanding of their own personal care. Children are given choices about the food they would like to eat that help to maintain a healthy diet. Outdoor play is well promoted as a positive learning environment. Children spend purposeful time in the community to extend their learning experiences and engage in physical activities. Children learn about different cultural events that take place throughout the year, encouraging their understanding of similarities and differences in society.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are comfortably working within their expected age range. Any gaps in individual progress are quickly identified and suitably planned for. Children are well supported in activities and gain good skills in readiness for their move to school. Children learn to socialise well with their friends and show kindness and consideration for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239861 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 870073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 August 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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