Childminder EY346694

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 24 February 2011

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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

 The childminder monitors the progress children make. She identifies areas where they need additional support and implements this quickly to help them make progress in their learning and development.  The childminder follows effective settling-in procedures. Her good communication with parents enables her to understand children's needs and interests well.  The childminder and her assistants have completed essential training. She ensures they have a clear idea of their role and responsibilities.  Children benefit from lots of outdoor play opportunities in the childminder's garden. This helps to support their physical well-being.  The childminder promotes children's independence and their understanding of good personal hygiene. For example, she encourages children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children build confidence in their ability to do things for themselves.  The childminder helps to develop children's communication and language skills. She

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This provision is good

gives them time to speak and is a good role model for them to listen to.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not targeted her professional development more effectively on developing teaching skills that support children in making the best possible progress.  Occasionally, older children cannot be fully creative and share their thoughts and ideas during adult-led activities.

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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

 review the programme for professional development, focusing even more sharply on extending teaching practice and raising children's levels of achievements  provide further opportunities for older children to think and do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked all areas of the childminder's home used for childcare and looked at the quality of toys and resources, both inside and outside.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of children's play with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. The childminder has a thorough set of policies and procedures in place to support her provision. These are implemented effectively and underpin her good practice. The childminder works well with other professionals to meet the needs of individual children. She supports the work of her assistants through good supervision procedures. Overall, this ensures the quality of teaching is of a high standard. The childminder and assistants are well qualified and experienced. She receives positive feedback from parents who are happy with the service that she provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She finds out as much as possible from parents before children start. Appropriate activities are then planned that link to the children's interests and stages of development. Detailed observations and assessments of children's learning are undertaken. The childminder uses these to successfully track children's development to help her highlight any gaps in their learning. Children's early mathematics is well supported. For example, children count how many bricks are being put in a box. The childminder understands the need to work in partnership with parents. She communicates well with parents to support children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home, both indoors and outside, is well organised and stimulating. There is a range of high-quality resources that supports all areas of learning. Children display confidence as they independently access resources. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder and her assistants work well together and act as excellent role models for children. Children learn how to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder explains why they need to wash their hands to enhance their understanding. The childminder fully promotes children's healthy eating. Opportunities are given for the children to explore different fruit and vegetables for snack and lunch. Children's early communication is well supported. The childminder and assistants talk to children during play and care routines. They take note of what they see and hear, and repeat words back to children.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder successfully tracks children's development to help her highlight any gaps in their learning. Where a child is working below their expected age band, precise next steps are targeted and planning is developed. Close relationships with parents ensure gaps are closing. Where children are noticed to be developmentally behind, they are swiftly targeted and other agencies are spoken with. Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346694 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 873446 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and they all hold qualifications at level 3. The childminder 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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