Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 July 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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This provision is good

n The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other professionals. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. Children make good progress. n The experienced and well-qualified childminder is passionate about her role to provide good-quality care and learning experiences for children. She shares with parents a good range of documentation which underpins her practice to promote children's good health, safety and welfare. n Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They confidently communicate their needs and show genuine affection for the childminder. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She models good manners and gives children consistent and gentle reminders about behaviour expectations. Children demonstrate respect for each other, the childminder and her home. n The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and

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This provision is good

achievements. This helps children to develop good levels of self-esteem. n The childminder is enthusiastic in her role to support children's learning. However, on occasion, she does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions and comments. n The childminder has not developed a fully focused programme of professional development to help to further enhance her knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to the 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

n give children more time to think about and respond to questions 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 any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reviews the progress children make. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning or in her provision. The childminder works effectively with parents to help them access additional support and guidance should their child show a delay in reaching developmental milestones. The childminder is reflective of her practice and gathers the views of parents and children to help her identify her strengths and areas to improve. Parents are positive about the childminder. They state that they feel well informed about their child's day and the progress they make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans appropriate activities to support their individual interests and stage of development. She regularly shares information with parents about their child's progress and how to support their ongoing learning at home. Children enjoy singing songs and rhymes with the childminder. This helps children to develop their understanding and vocabulary. Children enthusiastically join in with the actions and confidently recall the words to familiar songs. They count accurately and demonstrate an understanding of positional language, such as 'in front', 'behind' and 'to the side'. Children explore a range of musical instruments and follow the childminder's instruction to play them loudly and softly. They march around the room and beat the rhythm to songs using recycled tubs and wooden spoons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They learn how to keep themselves safe during regular outings in the local community with the childminder. Children learn about the wider community and a range of faiths and beliefs that are different to their own. The childminder ensures that the children who prefer to learn outside have regular opportunities to explore and play outdoors. She talks to children about the benefits of eating healthy food and being active. Children share and take turns well. For instance, they take turns to throw beanbags into hula hoops outside. They count how many bean bags reach the target and they recognise each other's achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are active learners who show good listening and attention skills. They are confident to explore and demonstrate good independence in their self-care routines. Children are eager to join in with activities. They show good concentration and follow instructions well. Children gain key skills and positive attitudes to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256897 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10071800 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5.15pm on Monday to Thursday, 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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