Childminder EY286366

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 19 January 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

 Teaching is strong. The well qualified and experienced childminder has a very good awareness of how children learn. She supports children to make good progress through the interesting and challenging experiences she provides.  Children learn to be thoughtful, caring and kind as they play. They are respectful and develop good relationships with others. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model as she sets clear rules and boundaries.  The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents so that they are fully informed about her setting and know what to expect.  The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children. This helps her to make continuous improvements to her setting.  Children settle well and build good relationships with the childminder. She is skilled in

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This provision is good

helping them to form secure, emotional attachments and they seek her out for reassurance, enjoying her hugs, encouragement and praise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares information which keeps parents aware of their child's learning and development. However, she is less successful in obtaining information from parents about their child's achievements at home to enable her to plan more precisely for children's learning needs.

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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

 explore further ways to encourage all parents to share information about their children's achievements at home and use this to extend their learning in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector 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 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 knows how to seek advice and follow the correct referral procedures if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. Children's progress is tracked very closely, which helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. Self-evaluation is precise and identifies the strengths of the setting and areas to develop. This supports continuous improvement as she addresses the weaknesses in practice. The childminder works very closely with her co-childminder which supports continuity of care for all children attending the setting. She engages in a wide range of continuous professional development to keep up to date with latest legislation and good practice. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures which are shared with parents. This helps them to be fully aware of her practice. She carries out risk assessments of her home, her pets and any outings, helping to minimise hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and provides a well-balanced learning programme for children. She builds on their interests and supports children as they lead their own play. Children use a large cardboard box as a boat to go to 'Winter Wonderland'. The childminder has a strong understanding of the skills that each child needs to develop. She incorporates planned learning within activities to help children make good progress. For example, children participate in singing songs, which include counting, with props which bring the songs to life. This helps to develop children's mathematical skills. Children maintain their attention for long periods as they participate in well-planned activities, such as working together as they play board games. Children's communication and language skills are supported as the childminder attentively listens to children and engages them in meaningful conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures are flexible to meet the needs of the children and families. This helps children to become secure and confident in her home. Children's emotional and social development are promoted as the childminder spends her time directly playing with them. Children play well together and older children help younger children as they play. Children proudly share their artwork which shows good levels of self-confidence. They eagerly help to tidy up the toys after use, working cooperatively together. Children follow good hygiene procedures and are given support to make healthy eating choices. Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air. They benefit from daily outdoor activities and regularly go on outings to local parks and woodlands. These experiences help to promote positive attitudes to exercise and healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development. They are confident and communicate well. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other. Children are equipped with the key skills they need for the next stage of their education. They demonstrate skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking as they organise their play and participate in planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286366 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 848722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bretton, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co-childminder on a daily basis. 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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