Childminder EY398677

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 22 October 2012

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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 develop a good understanding of the need to have a healthy lifestyle and to keep themselves fit and well. They have access to fresh air and exercise daily in the childminder's garden, on walks in the community or in local woodlands.  The childminder makes accurate ongoing assessments of children's progress. She provides a broad range of activities that continuously builds on children's knowledge and helps them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents who speak highly of her service. She shares information about children's learning and development and parents are fully involved in their child's learning.  Children benefit from the warm bonds they have with the childminder and are confident to extend their own learning and play ideas in the welcoming home environment.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and she sets clear

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, the childminder does not fully make the most of opportunities for children to follow and experiment with their own ideas.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to follow and experiment with their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of their comments on questionnaires and letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding issues regularly and knows what to do should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help shape the service she provides as well as using her own evaluation. She keeps her practice up to date through accessing training and sharing information with other childminders and professionals. She has good relationships with parents who value the service the childminder delivers. The childminder assesses the risks to her home environment daily and considers potential risks to children before going on outings. She has a good range of policies and procedures which underpins her practice and is shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works very closely with parents to gather and share information about children's care needs and level of attainment when they first start. The childminder makes regular observations of children's progress to plan their next steps for learning. Parents are kept fully informed of their child's progress and are encouraged to share information about their children's learning. Overall, the childminder plans activities and follows children's interests so they engage in play which promotes their learning and development. Children's communication and language skills are promoted. For example, younger children's speaking skills are supported through joining in with familiar songs or as they read books together with the childminder and practise new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home environment. She works closely with parents to ensure their children's routines are followed. Children's transitions into the childminder's home are effective. Settling-in visits are well planned and are flexible to meet the needs of the child and family. Children behave well as the childminder ensures there is a good range of toys to choose from which engages them in their play. The childminder ensures children's individual dietary needs are met through providing healthy snacks. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups that help develop their social skills and confidence. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden or visit the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. They are eager to explore the environment and develop good self-confidence. Children have good levels of independence as they choose their preferred play activities. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and are acquiring the skills they need for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398677 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1036922 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Wittering, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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