Childminder, Out-of school day care in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2017 5 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has successfully addressed matters raised at the last inspection. She now captures children's starting points and this helps her assess their progress from the beginning. In addition, the childminder has improved the use of her observations to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed of children's activities and their developmental progress. Parents share information about children's learning at home. This helps the childminder to successfully build on children's skills and enhance their development through play.  The childminder ensures children have plenty of experiences and learning opportunities outside of the home. Together they visit the local area to feed the ducks or watch friends at their school sports day for example. This helps children become confident in new situations and accustomed to socialising with others.

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from a good level of teaching. The childminder takes every opportunity to enhance children's learning and is especially successful in inspiring children during unplanned moments. For example, young children are fascinated as the childminder tells them about the blackbird seen collecting worms on the lawn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to firmly target her professional development on the needs of children attending.  There is capacity to strengthen self-evaluation further to drive improvements forward and strive for excellence.

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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

 enhance professional development opportunities to focus more specifically on targeting children's developmental needs  strengthen self-evaluation to set challenging goals targeted to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level and improve outcomes for children.

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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, her assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of children protection matters and knows how to identify and report her concerns. She is well trained and able to talk proficiently about recent changes to legislation including her responsibilities to protect children from being exposed to extreme views. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her assistant up to date with her policies and procedures and this further protects children. For example, the assistant is especially mindful of ensuring the environment and resources are safe for babies to access. The childminder knows the importance of strong partnerships with other providers. She links effectively with local pre-schools and this contributes well to children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant and happily take part in activities planned for them. For example, children take great delight in finding hidden toy animals. They become totally absorbed in their searches and puzzle out where the animals could be. The childminder extends young children's learning by talking about the creatures and pointing out characteristics, such as the rabbit's pink nose and long ears. Young children have plenty of opportunities to develop good literacy skills. They sit looking at books with the childminder and discuss the pictures they see. Children enjoy being outside and this is especially exciting during warm, summer rain showers. Children learn from first-hand experience about the natural world and the effect this has on their senses. Children happily splash in puddles or simply stand with umbrellas, listening to the sound the rain makes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant welcome children into the home, where they are nurtured and well cared for. Children arrive excitedly and show their sense of security as they greet everyone with big smiles and hugs. Children play well together and their behaviour is good. This is because the childminder offers gentle, timely reminders about being kind to one another and when needed, swiftly distracts young children towards positive activities. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise during the day and enjoy suitably nutritious meals with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are learning to be independent according to their stage of development. They can put on their own shoes and when tired, ask to go for a sleep. Young children are familiar with routines and listen carefully to the childminder and her assistant. They are inquisitive, active learners who are developing the skills and attributes needed for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444299 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1107806 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She works with an assistant every day. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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