Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 20 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is enthusiastic and develops good relationships with children. She plays alongside them, offers praise and reassurance where needed and encourages children to have a go at different activities. n Children settle easily and are familiar and comfortable with the routines of the day. They enjoy exploring what is in the different boxes and making choices about what they want to play with. n Children really enjoy being outside and playing with the dogs. They help to walk them and throw the ball for them. Children are active and are developing their physical skills well. n Parents indicate they are really pleased with the provision for their children. The childminder listens to parents and works closely with them, particularly with support for toilet training and feeding. n Children enjoy learning and are making progress. They learn the skills that they need to move on to the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children sometimes do not listen or concentrate very well. They are easily distracted by background noise. n The childminder does not always challenge older children sufficiently during activities.

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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 help children to develop their skills in listening and concentrating further n improve the challenge available in activities, particularly for older children.

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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 childminder organises her provision for children well. Safeguarding is effective. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child in her care. The childminder checks her premises regularly and ensures that it is safe for children. She has a good understanding of how to protect children from extreme or radical ideas. The childminder listens to feedback from parents and observes the children regularly. She uses her findings to evaluate her provision and make improvements effectively. She has developed good relationships with the local school and other provision to help her provide continuity in care and learning for the children. She keeps herself up to date with changes in early years in different ways, including keeping in touch with other childminders and using the support of the local authority if needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children while they play and uses the information well to assess their development and progress effectively. She uses what she knows about the children, as well as their interests, to plan a variety of activities. The childminder is good at interacting with the children as they play. She talks with them and models new words well. Younger children repeat back words and phrases as they broaden their vocabulary. She asks questions effectively and sometimes re-words them to help children think. For example, the childminder uses different questions as she helps an older child explore different coloured crayons to make firework pictures, encouraging them to talk about the colour and the sounds of the fireworks. She helps children develop an understanding of number. For example, she uses different toys, such as the cars and trucks which interest the children, to help them count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and can move around freely and safely in the setting. Children learn a lot about the world around them. They really enjoy walking the dogs and exploring the local woods and park, finding out about the squirrels and other animals that they see. Children are also learning about taking turns and sharing. The childminder gives clear explanations and supports the children to behave well. Older children learn about respecting each other and their differences as they play together and share resources. Children have many opportunities to do things for themselves and to be independent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning the skills that they need to make good progress. Children of different ages play well together. Older children take care of the younger ones and include them in their games. They use their imagination and enjoy emptying the toy box and making little dens. The younger children enjoy exploring the toy boxes and finding their favourite toys. Older children draw and give meaning to their pictures as well as name colours while younger children copy and make marks with the crayons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344053 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10071141 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Eye, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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