Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 17 June 2016

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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. She uses a variety of methods to share information about their children's progress and how parents may support their children's ongoing learning. She values the information parents share about their children's achievements at home. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children are happy and relaxed. They confidently seek cuddles with the childminder should they feel upset. They build strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder provides a welcoming homely environment that promotes children's exploration and engagement in activities. Children freely choose what they do, inside and outside. n The childminder is a good role model. She gently reminds children to use good manners and promotes equality throughout every aspect of her practice. Children behave well and show kindness towards each other.

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This provision is good

n At times, children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to the childminder's questions and comments. n The childminder does not seek highly focused professional development opportunities to help achieve high-quality teaching practice and improve outcomes for children.

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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 enough time to think about and respond to questions n seek a wide range of professional development opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills and enhance teaching practice to a higher 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 provides a safe environment. She conducts regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards to children and takes appropriate steps to promote children's safety. The childminder regularly reviews the progress children make and reflects on the activities and learning experiences she provides. She gathers the views of parents to help her identify her strengths and any weaknesses in practice. Parents are positive about the childminder. They state that their children are well cared for and they believe they make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She observes them as they play and accurately assesses their progress. She plans a good range of stimulating activities that promote children's learning in line with their individual stage of development and emerging interests. The childminder talks to children as they play. She introduces new words to help children expand their vocabulary. Children concentrate as they fill containers with dry pasta. They stir mud and carefully use spoons to add more to their mixture. Children confidently climb steps to come down the slide. They talk to the childminder about environmental sounds they hear. For instance, children notice when aeroplanes pass overhead and sit quietly with the childminder to encourage birds into the garden. Children re-enact their experiences, such as when they make tea in the toy kitchen. They play imaginatively with small-world figures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to adapt her practice to support children's specific needs and routines. This helps children to settle quickly and join in with activities. Children enjoy regular opportunities to play outside. They jump in muddy puddles and ride in toy cars. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and recognises their efforts and achievements. This encourages children to try new things and helps them develop good levels of self-esteem. Children learn about faiths and beliefs that are different to their own. They develop respect and understanding as they recognise each other's similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are curious about the world and are keen to explore. Children learn to share and take turns as they play. They gain good independence in play and self-care routines. For example, they help to tidy up and scrape their plates into the bin when they have finished eating. Children use number as they play and learn to count. They have good opportunities to develop small-muscle control and coordination. For instance, they chalk on paving slabs and roll hoops in the garden. 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 EY356978 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10073938 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant for part of each week. The childminder provides funded early years 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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