Childminder EY483228

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 demonstrates good interactions with the children. As a result, children make good progress and are working within the typical range for their ages and stages of development.  The activities are led by children and based on their interests. Children explore freely and use their imagination throughout the day.  The childminder takes children to groups within the local community where they can interact with others and learn to share and take turns. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder is eager to continuously improve and keen to access training to further enhance her knowledge of how to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children develop a positive sense of belonging. Children show that they have secure and warm relationships with the childminder that support their emotional well-being. For example,

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This provision is good

when children are tired, they approach the childminder for a cuddle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek precise information about what children already know and can do from the outset to identify accurate starting points in their learning.

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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 precise information when children first start to identify their prior achievements and establish clear starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector had telephone conversations with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility should she have any concerns about a child. Children's welfare is well supported. The childminder implements written policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm. She carries out risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder works closely with the local authority to assess and improve the quality of the service she provides. A written self-evaluation is beginning to emerge, in order to help reflect and review practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Although the childminder obtains some useful information from parents when children first attend, her questions are not sharply focused to fully support her initial identification of their precise learning needs. Nevertheless, she uses information from her observations of children's play to plan what they need to learn next and monitors their ongoing progress over time. Parents are provided with a summary of their child's progress between the ages of two and three years. The well-qualified childminder has a good awareness of how children learn and develop. She knows the children well and understands their needs and interests. The childminder builds on children's language skills. She introduces new vocabulary and commentates on their actions during play. Children enjoy making marks and practising their early writing skills. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of phonics by prompting with initial sounds of words. She also supports

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's mathematical development, encouraging them to identify numbers, shapes and colours during everyday activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children have developed strong attachments and are settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. They behave very well. The childminder provides a consistent approach and praises children often, boosting their self- esteem and confidence effectively. Children gain a sense of independence by choosing their own snack and selecting their own plate from the cupboard. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children are active and enjoy outings to the local park and soft-play centre, in order to develop their physical skills and enhance their well-being. She establishes good partnerships with parents and daily information is verbally shared to meet children's welfare requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. They are curious and motivated to learn. Therefore, children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483228 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 998547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bretton, 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.

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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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