Childminder EY487528

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 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 has highly effective procedures in place to track children's development. Observations and assessments are accurate and give a detailed picture of children's good progress from their starting points.  Children show great imagination as they build towers and houses for their toy dinosaurs. They identify the colours and shapes of the blocks they use, and show good hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully construct the desired buildings.  Children's communication skills are exceptionally good. They enjoy delightful conversations with the childminder who encourages them to share their ideas and comments readily.  Parents share very positive feedback about their children's experiences. They appreciate the way the childminder sensitively settles children into new surroundings and routines when they first start. They also say children are more willing to try a wider range of foods than at home.

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This provision is good

 Children are encouraged to carry out tasks appropriate for their age and stage of development. They serve themselves at snack time and are particularly proud to pour their own drinks. Children are confident and feel comfortable with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not extend children's developing literacy skills enough when they show interest in written letters and words.  Children do not have enough opportunities to build on their knowledge of the wider world and the people who live there.

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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

 build on children's curiosity for the written word to enhance their development of letters and the sounds they make  enhance children's experiences of their local community and the wider world to further their understanding of the diverse society they live in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is well trained and has a robust knowledge of child protection matters. She is aware of her responsibilities to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. This includes aspects covered by the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder ensures her home is safe and suitable for children to access. She takes precautions when on outings to keep children safe from harm. In this way, children are learning from her good practice. For example, children know about holding onto the buggy when out walking. The childminder knows the importance of continually enhancing her own professional development. She is currently undertaking further qualification studies and this is widening her experience and strengthening her teaching abilities effectively. Self-evaluation is embedded in practice and the childminder accurately identifies where improvements are needed. Partnerships with other providers and professionals are good.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

This benefits children's all-round development and means children's needs are met in a suitably coordinated manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are motivated learners and confidently request or find activities they are interested in. For example, children particularly enjoy playing a ladybird game. They know the rules about taking turns and wait patiently for the childminder to complete her go. Children recognise the pattern of spots on the dice and are able to match this with their cards. Children count confidently and can correctly say how many ladybirds are shown on their cards. Teaching is good. The childminder knows children well and during their time together, enhances and extends their learning effectively. For example, the childminder encourages children to talk about the vegetables seen on their place mats.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled and secure in the care of the childminder. They attend to their self-care needs with minimum supervision and enjoy a good balance of activity and rest during the day. Children learn about nutritious foods and are gaining a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder has effective strategies in place to help children learn about acceptable behaviours. Toys and activities on offer are of good quality and support children's development and interests well.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's attention to detail means learning opportunities are well planned and firmly focused on promoting children's development. Children concentrate well on activities and are keen to finish what they have started. They follow instructions and know the daily routines well. Children are prepared effectively for their next steps in learning. They are developing the confidence and self-assurance needed for this important time in their lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487528 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1010209 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Hampton Hargate area of Peterborough. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.45am 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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