Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 establishes strong partnerships with parents and ensures she is knowledgeable about young children's care and interests when they first start. Young children settle quickly in her care and are keen to explore their new environment.  Young children enjoy looking at the wide variety of books available to them. They turn the pages with great enthusiasm and take an interest in the colourful illustrations.  The childminder recognises that young children enjoy musical activities and provides a variety of toys and musical instruments to capture their interest. She sings songs with children and teaches them the actions to further their enjoyment.  Children's progress is monitored effectively by the childminder. She keeps parents informed of the progress made and completes the necessary development checks in a timely manner.  Children have opportunities to join in with group activities in their local community.

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This provision is good

They learn to socialise with new friends and become accustomed to different routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to enhance her professional development and extend her teaching skills to the highest level.  Although the childminder supports children's communication skills well, she does not always find ways for young children to practise their home languages.

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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

 strengthen professional development plans to focus on developing teaching skills to the highest level  enhance opportunities for children to practise and develop their home languages effectively.

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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 has a robust understanding of child protection matters and the local reporting procedures to follow if she has concerns. She understands her responsibilities for keeping children safe and is especially careful when young children are moving around independently for the first time. When out and about, the childminder ensures children understand the importance of following routines to help them stay safe. For example, children know to hold onto the buggy and to stay close to the childminder. The childminder considers how best to improve her provision and provide children with even more effective learning opportunities. For example, she is planning further enhancements to the garden to promote learning to a higher level. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other providers and the value of sharing information where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children enjoy investigating toys that are new to them. They demonstrate good physical skills as they begin to move themselves around independently and reach for things of interest. Young children are fascinated by the activities of others and are keen to join in. They particularly enjoy toys that make a sound and make good attempts at trying things for themselves. For example, young children copy the childminder as she demonstrates how to beat a drum.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, child-friendly home where children are keen to explore and play. Resources are plentiful and cover all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children's positive behaviour according to their age and level of development. For example, the childminder uses distraction to refocus young children on interesting activities. The childminder understands the need to promote healthy eating and serves nutritious snacks during the day. She follows children's routines from home and this helps them settle quickly in her care. The childminder encourages young children to be independent, such as by helping them to start holding their own drinking bottles. Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise and this further supports them to develop healthy routines for the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children settle and progress well with the childminder. They are well cared for and enjoy a variety of activities suitable for their stages in development. The childminder acknowledges that children need to be ready for their next stage in learning and ensures they have the skills needed when they move on to pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501186 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1052575 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 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 2016 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 7pm on 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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