Childminder EY431359

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 8 October 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

 The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She understands their individual personalities and traits that make them unique. She provides good support to meet their needs. Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature.  Children's independence is very well supported. Children follow daily routines well. They put their coats in their individual drawers and place their shoes on the rack after outdoor play. Children take their plates to the kitchen once they have finished their lunch.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She successfully organises activities she knows the children will enjoy and that provide them with appropriate challenge in their learning. This helps them to make continuous good progress in their development.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares written information about their children's day and regular reviews of their progress. Parents

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This provision is good

always have a good overview of all activities and the care their child receives.  The childminder reflects on her practice, so that she can develop and implement ideas for improvement. She demonstrates a positive attitude to training opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Procedures for gathering information about children's interests and achievements when they attend other settings, in order to promote continuity and consistency in their learning are not yet secure.

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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

 gather more detailed information about children's interests and achievements in other settings they attend, in order to complement their experiences and learning more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 her home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with any changes in legislation and refreshes her child protection knowledge through regular training. She is confident to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities should the need arise. All adults in the home have had their suitability checked. The childminder reads regular publications relating to childcare. She meets consistently with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder gathers parents' feedback about her services. Parents say that their children are comfortable, happy and feel safe. They like the home-from-home setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They play in a stimulating learning environment both in the home and in the childminder's attractive garden. The childminder confidently observes children in their play and assesses their development. She uses the information gained to successfully enhance and develop children's learning. Children are encouraged to count and recognise numbers in their play. They take part in a game of snakes and ladders. Children count the number of dots on the dice and move their animal counter the correct number of spaces. Through activities such as this, children begin to recognise numbers bigger than 10. Children enjoy playing educational games on a tablet using their fingers to move shapes into the correct hole. This also helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Parents contribute to children's starting points for development and the childminder shares information about how to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are confident to ask for help in activities and welcome her support as they play. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches them to share and take turns in activities. Good manners are continuously promoted and children are praised for their achievements. The childminder takes children out and about where they learn to socialise with others. They explore the local area visiting toddler groups, soft-play centres and nature reserves to enhance their learning experiences. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices with children from an early age. A healthy lifestyle is promoted. Snacks and meals are well balanced. Children spend time in the fresh air every day. Children play in a safe and secure environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age. Children have good opportunities to recognise their name. They self-register their attendance at the setting every day. Children hear initial letter sounds in their play. The childminder sounds out the words as she writes the food they would like on their chalkboard menu. She helps children who speak English as an additional language to learn new words and build sentences. This helps children to gain key skills for future learning and in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431359 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1059926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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