Childminder 256990

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 15 December 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides an exceptionally warm, welcoming and comfortable environment. Children feel a strong sense of belonging and build very close bonds with her. They are extremely confident and settled in her care.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder consistently uses a range of strategies to encourage children to behave well. Children work highly effectively with their friends, for example, to plant some seeds. They are extremely polite, cooperative, and kind towards each other.  The well-qualified childminder supports children's language development well. She engages children in purposeful conversations, comments on their activities and introduces new words.  Children have plenty of opportunities to visit the local community. They attend the library and toddler groups. Children have fun feeding the ducks. They visit local parks and enjoy seeing the animals at the local farm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about their children's learning from the start.  The childminder does not consistently use her assessments of children's learning precisely enough to focus on raising their achievements to outstanding levels.

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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

 gather as much information from parents to establish what children already know and can do from the very start  make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in letters.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder forms good links with other settings that children attend. For example, she links her activities to the local school's current topic to help ensure continuity in learning for the children. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information to help keep them up to date about their children's progress. Written feedback indicates that parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They comment that their children progress well and that the childminder is professional and caring. The childminder evaluates her practice well and sets clear goals for improvement. She makes the most of training opportunities to build on her teaching skills, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children well. She joins in with their chosen play to extend their thinking and learning. Learning is enjoyable and children excitedly join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. They have fun exploring in the water. They begin to understand early mathematics and recognise different shapes, space and measure. Children learn about the natural world through hands-on experiences, such as growing vegetables and sunflowers. They know that the seeds need sun and water to help them grow. Children are confident talkers who enjoy sharing their ideas and experiences. They use their imaginative skills as they take it in turns to be the shopkeeper in a game they are playing. Children have a go at writing a shopping list and they make sure that they have their purse with money in it to pay for the shopping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and provides extremely clear guidance to the children about her expectations. She consistently praises and encourages them. The childminder is extremely caring and responsive to children's individual needs. She values each child's contributions highly. Children show that they have very good levels of self- esteem and form exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder. The childminder displays children's work, such as the kites they have made, which helps to celebrate their achievements. Children excitedly talk about them and are proud of their creations. The childminder provides healthy and well-balanced meals. She discusses the benefits of nutritious food with children and how this contributes to their very good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress and are well prepared for future learning. Children explore the exciting environment confidently and eagerly make choices in their play. They are highly independent and competently attend to their personal needs. Children enjoy looking at books by themselves and sing songs together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256990 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1127749 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in Paston, Peterborough. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm from Tuesday to Friday inclusive, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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