Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 4 March 2009

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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

 All children are making good progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. They are developing a range of skills that will effectively prepare them for the next steps in their learning, such as the move on to school.  The childminder provides children with abundant opportunities to be physically active in her secure garden. Toddlers are supported effectively to learn how to climb steps safely. Older children confidently ride on a range of wheeled toys and skilfully negotiate these around obstacles.  Parents speak well of the committed childminder. They appreciate her flexibility and believe their children have made significant progress, especially in their social skills and self-confidence, since starting in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder undertakes mandatory training in a timely manner, she has not established a targeted programme of professional development to develop her knowledge and skills to an outstanding level and continue to meet children's needs exceptionally well.  While the childminder reflects on her practice and engages with parents, she does not fully explore all means of seeking their views more precisely to drive forward improvement even further.

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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 plans for professional development, targeting ways to achieve and maintain an outstanding level of teaching and practice  explore further ways to seek, evaluate and act on the views of parents and children, in order to drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with a number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well qualified and experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to teach children and keep them safe. She uses what she has learnt in mandatory training to update the good range of policies and procedures that supports her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how different types of abuse may be discerned. She knows the steps to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Children's progress is monitored regularly. The childminder is able to identify when children are not developing as quickly as they should. She works collaboratively with other professionals when required, in order to support children's ongoing progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children as they play. She demonstrates a secure understanding of individual children's likes, abilities and emerging interests. The childminder devises a range of purposeful learning experiences that motivates children of different ages. For example, all children show high levels of engagement during a cooking activity. The childminder supervises the children well and effectively supports them to use a range of tools. Older children confidently use plastic knives to cut up an array of fruits. The childminder asks questions and assesses their understanding. They practise counting, which the toddlers try to copy. The childminder talks with children about simple concepts, such as big and small and older children are able to recognise different shades of colour.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enter the childminder's home happily, parting confidently from their parents. They seek out different toys and activities that motivate and interest them. Children's personal care needs are met well and the childminder keeps up to date with any changes to these through daily discussions with parents. Children build secure relationships with the caring childminder. They receive consistent praise for their efforts and the childminder successfully builds on their confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder offers children clear explanations of how she expects them to behave. Older children understand what is appropriate behaviour. They demonstrate their understanding by encouraging toddlers to take turns and share during play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good literacy skills. They enjoy looking at and reading books. Older children concentrate well, for example, as they spend time writing shopping lists. The childminder plans a range of visits into the local community. For instance, she enables children to buy snack items from their shopping lists at the local shops. She understands how these types of activities successfully enrich children's experiences and build on different areas of their learning. Toddlers are able to follow simple instructions and wait patiently for their turn. Older children use their developing negotiation skills to ensure that their needs are known and met well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257067 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 854917 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. 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 and provides funded early education for two-, 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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