Childminder EY407583

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 7 October 2010

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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 enthusiastic and welcoming childminder develops warm and close relationships with children and their families. Children settle well and are happy and confident to explore their surroundings.  Children have access to a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors, to support their learning across all areas. Children enjoy exploring the activities, both individually and as part of a group.  Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder offers children clear explanations and consistently praises their efforts, raising their self-esteem.  The childminder plans activities and stimulating experiences that build on children's interests and support their next steps in learning. She prepares children well for their next stage of learning.  The childminder accurately assesses and monitors children's learning, quickly identifying any gaps in their development. She carefully plans children's next steps in

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This provision is good

learning to ensure all of them make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think and process information, so that they can solve problems independently.  The childminder uses a variety of methods to keep parents informed 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 their 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

 enhance support for children's thinking and problem-solving skills, providing them with adequate time to think, process information and share their thoughts and ideas  explore further ways to encourage all parents to share information about their children's achievements at home and use this knowledge to extend their learning in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development. She 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 obtained by the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the childminder and children 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. The childminder completes risk assessments to help ensure the environment is safe and secure. She implements a good range of policies and procedures that supports her practice. The childminder keeps up to date with latest legislation and practice through training and sharing professional knowledge with other childminders. The childminder talks to parents daily to meet children's ongoing needs and keeps parents up to date with their progress. Parents report they have high regard for the childminder and how she supports their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a stimulating and enabling environment for them. She supports children's communication and language skills well. Younger children benefit as she models language and they copy the words she uses, extending their understanding and vocabulary. Observations and assessments are used effectively to plan children's next steps and identify any gaps in their learning, so these can be quickly addressed. Children enjoy planned activities. For example, they read a book together about a fish and then go on to recreate the main character through art and craft activities. The childminder further extends their interests as they go on outings to a local centre with fish in an aquarium.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. She supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills. For instance, children independently wash their hands before eating or eagerly tidy toys away before starting other activities. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She is calm and caring. She explains clearly what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. Children have good opportunities to socialise with others at groups in the community. They learn about managing their own safety when walking around the area and crossing the road. They learn to lead a healthy lifestyle. They have many different opportunities to be physically active in the garden and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and well prepared for their next stage in learning. The range of activities and daily routines successfully helps them increase the skills they need for future learning and beyond. For example, they learn to listen and concentrate as they problem solve using building bricks. They have the confidence to ask questions and communicate their needs, such as needing personal care. Overall, all children are making good progress from their starting points in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407583 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 850837 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough. 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. 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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