Childminder EY491556

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 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

 Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy her company and are eager for her to join in their games, such as 'delivering letters'. Children new to the setting have settled quickly and easily as the childminder is kind, caring and attentive to their needs.  The well-qualified childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and is skilled in teaching children to become confident and independent learners. She consistently encourages children to make choices and think about and use their own ideas in their play.  Children's independence is fostered very well. They learn to manage their self-care needs from a young age. Children learn to dress and undress themselves. They help to prepare their own snack by successfully peeling their banana.  The childminder is confident in what she does well and identifies clear areas for development that will help provide further learning experiences for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain enough information from parents about what their child can already do when they first start.  Occasionally, the childminder does not gather sufficient information about what children do at home to strengthen her assessments of children's learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 obtain more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting  strengthen the procedures for exchanging information with parents, encouraging them to share what their child is learning at home and use this to better inform ongoing assessments of children's learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her home is safe for children to play and explore. She assesses risks in the environment and ensures that children gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder demonstrates and talks to children about road safety when they are outdoors. The childminder is knowledgeable about signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. She understands how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities and updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly. The childminder is conscientious and works hard to provide children and parents with a reliable and enjoyable childminding experience. She completes regular training and has identified further courses to enhance her knowledge and skills and support children attending her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully assesses children's development and provides fun and interesting activities to support their learning. She understands their level of development and how to further their progress. The childminder supports children to use their language skills effectively. Children are eager to learn and are confident to ask the childminder questions to extend their knowledge. The childminder answers children's questions truthfully and engages them in interesting conversations. Children use their imagination well. They explore conkers and use them in a variety of ways in their play. For example, they pretend they are cars and drive them around the road map on the floor. Children recall events, such as collecting conkers on a walk the day before.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts positively with children and they feel confident to explore her home and choose their own resources. She works with parents to ensure she meets children's individual care needs and follows routines similar to home. Children follow clear rules and boundaries in the setting and behave well. Children form close relationships. They are kind and considerate towards each other. For example, older children independently sit and read books to younger children as they gently wake from a sleep. Children spend time outdoors in the fresh air each day. They have opportunities to be physically active during visits to local parks and at dance groups. They also enjoy walks in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are working comfortably within their typical age and stage of development and, in some cases, exceeding typical levels of progress. Children are learning the necessary skills they require before starting pre-school or school. Children concentrate well and are focused in their play. They are motivated and use the good range of resources with enthusiasm. Children spend time with other adults and children to encourage good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491556 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1023013 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Peterborough. The childminder has qualified teacher status. She operates all year round from 8am 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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