Childminder EY501116

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's communication and language development. She talks to children as they play, introducing new words to help them build their growing vocabularies. Children make good progress and are confident talkers. n The childminder knows the children well. She observes children as they play and plans effectively to support their emerging interests and individual stage of development. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder is well organised and shares a good range of documentation with parents which underpins her practice to promote children's safety, well-being and good health. n Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They are confident to seek cuddles should they need reassurance. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who provides a positive

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The provision is good

atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. She praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps them to build good levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not always share ideas with parents about how they can support children's ongoing learning at home. n The childminder is reflective in practice. However, she has not yet established a programme of professional development to further build her good knowledge and skills, to help children make more rapid 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

n strengthen ways in which parents can actively contribute to and extend their child's ongoing learning at home n develop a targeted programme of professional development that helps to enhance knowledge and teaching skills to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently fulfils her role to protect children from harm. She knows what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is well organised. She regularly reviews the progress children make to help her identify any gaps in their progress or in her provision. The childminder supervises children closely and provides a safe environment to help reduce the risk of accidents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She follows children's lead in play and makes good use of opportunities as they arise to extend children's learning. Children have good opportunities to build their physical skills. They mould play dough to create birthday cakes and add candles. They talk about their recent birthday celebrations. The childminder supports children's understanding and awareness of mathematics as they play. For instance, she counts the candles and encourages children to compare the size of play dough balls they make. Children use paintbrushes and their fingers to make marks with paint. This helps them to build control and grip to support early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They confidently choose their activity and show good levels of concentration. The childminder gives children space and time to try things for themselves. For instance, children are keen to put on their own shoes when it is time to play outside. They help themselves to drinks and show good concentration as they carefully carry them to the table. Children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder reminds children not to climb on furniture so they do not fall and injure themselves. Children choose to eat apples and bananas at snack time. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community. She takes children to the local library and toddler groups. The childminder promotes equality throughout her practice. Children show respect for each other and for the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They enthusiastically join in with activities and show curiosity in the world around them. Children build good literacy skills. They enjoy listening to stories, songs and rhymes. They have good opportunities to make marks using a range of materials, such as paint and coloured glue. Children gain key skills to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501116 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10077031 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in The Deepings, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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