Childminder EY344915

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 4 July 2014

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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 is extremely caring and affectionate with the children in her care. This enables children to form close attachments with her and means they feel safe and secure.  The childminder demonstrates that she has a very secure knowledge of how to safeguard children.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gathers information on children prior to them starting. This means that she is able to provide children with the individual care that they need.  The environment is inviting both inside and outside. The childminder provides a range of interesting experiences for children and uses the local environment, including parks and the zoo, to benefit their development.  The childminder shares information about children's learning and development with parents on a regular basis. She encourages parents to become involved in children's learning and provides them with daily feedback sheets.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to developing her practice further. She has recently attended a variety of training courses to improve the quality of her teaching. Additionally, she is reflective of her practice and is able to identify areas of her provision to improve further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and diversity are not fully extended.  The organisation of the learning environment and resources does not fully support babies' independent play and exploration.

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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

 provide increased opportunities for children to learn about culture and diversity  allow babies to play independently and fully explore their surroundings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the childminder's home, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector held meetings with the provider. He held discussions with the childminder about her roles and responsibilities, including safeguarding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reviewing the documentation and feedback they had provided.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures which included safeguarding and the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding, assesses the potential risks to children effectively and is aware of all possible dangers. She also keeps up to date by attending training regularly and is aware of any information that is given by the local authority. Children's safety and happiness are at the centre of all that she does. She regularly updates policies and procedures. She has also recently attended a training course to increase her understanding of the skills children need to be ready for school. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment positively on the work that the childminder does. The childminder exchanges a great deal of information with parents prior to their children starting. This means she is able to provide individual care and learning for the children. She provides parents with daily feedback sheets.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities for children. This keeps children engaged in their learning. She models good language for children and is enthusiastic in her communication. She sits on the floor with babies, helping them press buttons on various toys that catch their attention. This helps sustain their gaze at the items as they watch them intently. She also tried to increase their physical skills, skilfully trying to extend their crawling by placing objects out of reach, so they have to move to get to them. The childminder has a good range of resources for children to use. However, children are not always provided with enough opportunities to learn about diversity and culture. The childminder accurately assesses children's development and uses this information to plan activities for the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to find out about what children like and their particular routines, prior to them starting. This helps to ensure that children settle quickly and feel comfortable with the childminder. It also enables her to carry out care routines based on children's individual needs. The environment is inviting to children. They have space to use various art resources, such as paint, glue and glitter. However, the learning environment is not fully enhanced for babies. This means their ability to explore independently is not always maximised. Children's good health is promoted as they enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They also have regular opportunities to play outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development in relation to their starting points. Children develop the skills and capacity to learn. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and, ultimately, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344915 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1067612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Werrington, Peterborough. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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