Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2018 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 a very good standard of teaching and skilfully adapts activities to match children's different abilities and interests, overall. She uses a variety of ways, such as questioning and modelling of techniques to help promote children's learning effectively. Consequently, all children enjoy and benefit from the playful learning opportunities.  Young children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They confidently join in with activities and are keen to learn the names of their new, older friends.  The childminder ensures she has plenty of information about children before they start. Parents are involved in establishing children's level of development and continue to be encouraged to help them achieve their next steps in learning. Parents are pleased with the level of care given to children and the progress they make with the childminder.  Children's literacy skills are encouraged from a young age. They learn to make marks

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This provision is good

using a variety of resources and happily sit reading books or listening to stories.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of learning opportunities outdoors, so that children who prefer to play outdoors can independently access this area all year round.  The childminder does not use her self-evaluation effectively enough to identify areas for development to promote her practice to the very highest level.

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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

 continue to make more use of the learning opportunities outdoors all year round, that enhance children's learning even further  strengthen self-evaluation to continually build on the already good provision and enhance children's experiences and learning to the highest level.

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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 confident in recognising signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm. She ensures her child protection training is up to date and she knows how to report concerns to the appropriate local agencies. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and diligently identifies risks that children may face. She ensures her home is safe and secure, and has procedures in place to protect children when out in the local community. For example, older children take part in a safety briefing prior to leaving the home and younger children learn from the good examples set by them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children thoroughly enjoy joining their older friends in focused activities and they demonstrate a high level of concentration as they help to make dough. Young children count the number of spoons of flour needed for their mixture and listen to the discussions. They repeat the names of the ingredients and, in doing so, learn new words to add to their growing vocabulary. The childminder uses the activity to teach young children about different shapes and how to identify different colours using an array of tools and resources. Young children show good coordination as they manipulate the dough into their chosen shapes and copy everyone else as they prepare their creations for drying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She ensures children's routines from home are followed and collaborates well with parents in matters, such as potty training. Children behave exceptionally well and show a genuine sense of caring towards their friends. The childminder encourages good manners and children are respectful of one another. Children learn the importance of good hygiene during their daily routines and how this impacts on their continued good health. The childminder provides nutritious meals and encourages children to try new, healthy foods, sometimes for the first time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children develop very good independence skills according to their age and stage of development. They follow instructions well and know the daily routines. For example, young children wash their hands before and after meals. Young children are curious and keen to learn. They absorb themselves in their tasks and enjoy the company of others. Young children gain the skills and attributes needed for their eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498305 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1052557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare 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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