Childminder EY544588

Inspection date 18 April 2019 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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This provision is good

n Children make good progress in the care of the childminder. Some have learnt fluent English during their time in her care and this helps to ensure that they are well prepared for school when the time comes. n The childminder goes above and beyond to involve and support parents in all aspects of their children's lives. This effective partnership working benefits children. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how young children learn. As a result, children enjoy a wide range of activities and outings. n Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder knows individual children very well and, because of this, meets their needs well. n The childminder works effectively with outside agencies to ensure that children get the support they require. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development, relevant to the children she cares for. n The childminder recognises that her current organisation of toys and resources does

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This provision is good

not offer children the best opportunities to make informed choices about what they may wish to play with. n Sometimes, in her enthusiasm, the childminder does not give children sufficient thinking time when she asks questions, before she moves the conversation on or provides the answer herself. For some children, this does not give them the opportunity to offer their own ideas, thoughts or suggestions.

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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 review the way that the learning environment can be made more appealing and how opportunities for children to know what toys and resources are available to them to self select from can be increased n increase expectations when interacting with children so that those that need it are given more thinking time to offer their own ideas, thoughts or suggestions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 spoke to a parent and took account of the views of another parent through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of reporting any concerns that she may have about a child's welfare or safety. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues and helps children of all ages to understand personal safety. Risks to children's safety are managed appropriately. The childminder monitors children's progress well and identifies gaps early on so that she can seek appropriate support from other professionals, to best help children to catch up. Parents comment that they are really pleased with the care that the childminder provides. They have developed close working partnerships with the childminder and enjoying sharing a drink as they watch their children settle and play. The childminder is able to reflect on her practice accurately and make improvements where identified.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities in the childminder's home and in the outdoor environment. The childminder regularly observes children as they play and learn and uses this information to ensure that activities support children's next steps in learning. She is also aware of the importance of using what she knows about children's interests to engage and interest them in their learning. Children enjoy sensory play and develop their small-muscle skills. For example, they decorate playdough with tiny beads and say in delight, 'I just saw a nice pink one, I love pink', or use tweezers to pull the beads out of jelly. Children demonstrate intrigue and curiosity as they learn about how things work. For example, they learn that when they press a toy down and wait momentarily, it pings and goes up into the air. Children are beginning to use more complex language, for example, as one asks another, 'Is that super heavy?' when they are struggling to carry a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She rightly focuses on recognising and praising positive behaviour and children respond warmly to this. Children have built good relationships with one another. They play well together and show tolerance and respect for other's feelings. Children demonstrate that they understand good hygiene routines. For example, they announce, 'I'm going to the bathroom to wash my hands' before they eat their breakfast. Children are given a healthy range of food and snacks, and enjoy regular outdoor activities, to support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for school when the time comes. They especially make good progress in their levels of self-confidence and their communication and language development. This is especially so where their starting points are lower than expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544588 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10095154 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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