Childminder EY239642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 8 July 2013

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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 displays a warm and caring nature towards the children in her care. She is sensitive to their individual needs. Children new to the setting are offered close support to help them settle and build emotional bonds with the childminder.  Children play in a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that provides interest and motivates them to learn. They have good opportunities to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder maintains a good overview of the curriculum at all times, which ensures that children participate in a broad range of experiences. She takes into account children's different learning styles and interests when providing activities. She observes children and regularly reviews their development.  The childminder makes very good use of the facilities and attractions nearby. Children visit places of interest, such as the beach and museums to enhance their learning

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This provision is good

experiences. They spend time with other children at local toddler groups and visit the library to choose and look at books.  The childminder reflects on her practice so that she can develop and implement ideas for improvement. She demonstrates a positive attitude to training that helps enhance the learning experiences for children in her care. She has completed a relevant childcare degree since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children are helped to gain an understanding of different cultural events and the wider world, the cultural backgrounds of some children that attend the setting are less well promoted.

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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

 find ways to promote and share the different cultural backgrounds of all children attending the setting.

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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 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 views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder closely supervises children as they play. She understands the importance of following the correct procedures in the event of any child protection concerns. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice. She attends network meetings to help her keep up to date with childcare issues. Communication between the childminder and parents is consistent, ensuring that they work well together to meet children's needs. Parents like the caring and safe environment. The childminder values children's opinions and regularly gathers their feedback. Children feel the childminder is kind, funny and cooks good food. The childminder understands how to work with other providers that children may also attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

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. She keeps her sentences simple for children who speak English as an additional language. She repeats words for reinforcement. Children are curious and independent learners. They sort and match different coloured rings onto pegs spontaneously and complete challenging jigsaw puzzles with little support. Young children explore and investigate objects and materials. They show fascination with glue trickling from the stick onto the table and their hands. Children learn about special events. They make crowns to celebrate the Queen's birthday and see pictures of her wearing her crown to inspire them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel comfortable in the childminder's care. They approach her with ease and are confident to ask for help. Children new to the setting welcome cuddles and attention as they begin to settle. The childminder provides resources and activities she knows children will enjoy. She has clear behaviour expectations and children learn appropriate social skills and daily routines. They learn to share resources and use good manners. Children are encouraged to tidy away toys, helping them gain a sense of responsibility. Children spend time in the fresh air every day as the childminder promotes their good health. They regularly play in the garden and visit the local park for further physical exercise. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that it is safe for the children to use. Children learn how to leave the home in an emergency and follow the childminder's road safety rules on walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are comfortably working within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder shares next steps and suggested activities with parents so that learning can be further extended at home. Children learn to recognise numbers and letters, helping to prepare them for starting school. The childminder encourages children to listen to the initial letter sounds in their name. Children make good attempts to write their name on their artwork.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239642 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1043242 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree.

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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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