Childminder EY444635

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 23 November 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 form secure emotional attachments with this kind and caring childminder. They learn good manners and behave well. Children very much enjoy her company and happily go to her for comfort and reassurance. Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to improve her knowledge and skills. This has had a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder observes children's play and achievements, and assesses their stage of development effectively. She regularly shares information with parents about children's progress.  The childminder works closely with parents to help their children settle in her home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she offers their children.  The childminder has good policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place that underpins the efficient management of her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always recognise the opportunities in children's everyday activities to challenge and extend their thinking skills, to the highest possible levels.  The childminder collates information from parents about their child's learning and development at home. However, at times this information is not used effectively 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

 make the best use of everyday opportunities to challenge children and encourage them to think, solve problems and come up with their own ideas  develop further the use of information from parents about their child's achievement's at home to plan more precisely for children's learning needs in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at 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, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by talking to them and reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear and confident about the procedures to follow should she have a child protection concern. The childminder plans well for children's learning and tracks their progress successfully. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning, and address these quickly. The childminder has made improvements to her practice since her last inspection. For example, she now gains more information about children's starting points, to help her plan more closely for their individual needs when they first start with her. She makes good use of professional development to enhance her good practice by accessing training and sharing information with other professionals. The childminder evaluates her practice by taking into account the views of children and parents. She listens to their ideas and uses these to plan activities of their choice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of activities and outings that interests the children and cover all areas of learning. Children engage in activities which help them to explore and learn. For example, they spontaneously move around the childminder's home, pointing out and recognising different shapes. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's language. She speaks clearly and repeats words to help extend their speaking skills further and to help them learn new words. Children very much enjoy the childminder joining in with their play, and they are proud to show her their discoveries, such as using the musical instruments to make different sounds in a variety of ways. She observes children and carefully plans their next steps in learning to support their ongoing progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming home and is sensitive to children's needs. She supports them well as they settle, and also through changes in their lives. As a result, children feel settled and secure. Children are confident and independent. The childminder encourages them to make their own choices in activities, which helps them to stay engaged in their play. The childminder has clear boundaries in place. This helps children to behave well and learn good manners. Children enjoy healthy snacks, fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. This helps their understanding of developing healthy lifestyles. They learn about keeping themselves safe as the childminder, for example, discusses road safety when on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good ongoing progress in their learning and development. Children's records show that they are making consistent progress in their learning and development. They become increasingly independent in making choices, developing practical skills and caring for themselves. The childminder provides various experiences that help develop good social skills and build confidence. Children are developing the skills they need for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444635 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1037173 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Wittering, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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