Childminder 256886

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 18 January 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has an astute understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result children make rapid progress.  The childminder establishes warm, caring and respectful relationships with the children. Consequently, children demonstrate that they feel safe and are confident.  Planning of activities reflects children's thoughts, feelings and ideas so that they are highly motivated and engaged in their learning. Assessments of children's learning are precise and accurate to ensure they make progress.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works very closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and consistent learning experiences. Parents receive information about their child's day, both verbally and through a daily diary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area lacks resources to support all areas of learning and to provide an extension of the high quality learning experiences provided inside the home.

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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

 review the outdoor play area to ensure that it provides a highly stimulating environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminders training certificates and self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents, carers and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are sound. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm. She has recently attended training to ensure that she remains up-to-date with relevant policies and is familiar with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The children are cared for in a safe environment. Areas used by the children are regularly checked for safety. The childminder and her assistant have current paediatric first aid certificates. This means that they are able to provide suitable treatment in the event of a medical emergency. The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice. However, this reflection has not been extended to include the outdoor play area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant provide high quality learning opportunities for all children. They know the children extremely well and are mindful of each child's individual ways of learning. Children are very well supported by the childminders vast knowledge of a wide range of topics. Children's literacy skills develop rapidly, as the childminder reads with them daily. Excellent use is made of storyboards and homemade books to promote children's learning. They use these to help them recall their learning in a wide range of areas such as; making musical instrument and growing butterflies. Through an activity of growing beans, children's mathematical skills are developed as they measure their beans and record the growth on a chart. Parents are given every opportunity to share what they know about their child. For example, they contribute to the identification of their child's starting points from the beginning. Parents are also encouraged to take part in activities,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

particularly for special events, such as releasing the butterflies, even if it is a day that the child doesn't usually attend. The childminder provides a comprehensive, transition to school document, which also includes the child's voice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed secure, trusting relationships with all children and their families. Adults are kind and loving and show true affection for all children. Children's artwork and photographs are displayed. This helps them to feel a true sense of belonging and emotional security. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for the children. They encourage polite behaviour and teach children about sharing and taking turns. The childminder teaches children about their bodies. As a result some children know that their lungs help them to breath and that their heart pumps blood around their body. The indoor environment provides children with a wealth of learning opportunities. However, the outdoor environment does not provide such a wide range of opportunities for all children.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make very good and sometimes outstanding progress from their starting points because teaching is outstanding. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She is skilled in responding to their interests and individual needs. Children are very well supported in activities, particularly those planned in the indoor area. Children develop confidence in their own skills and abilities. Their achievements are already preparing them well for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256886 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1037858 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. She employs an assistant who works alongside her.

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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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