Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The progress check at age two has not been completed for all children the childminder cares for within the relevant timescales. n The recruitment of assistants is not sufficiently robust. Although Ofsted carries out the main suitability checks, the childminder does not seek information to determine disqualification by association.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder demonstrates a warm and caring nature with the children in her care. She is attentive to their needs and they enjoy cuddles, especially when tired or feeling unwell. Children are relaxed and comfortable and confidently follow daily routines. n The childminder understands how children learn. She plans activities that help children to make progress and provides good challenge in their learning. n The childminder considers what she does well and is mindful of what she needs to do to improve. She attends training, such as supporting children with special educational needs, to help improve her knowledge and understanding.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure a progress check at age two is completed and shared with parents 04/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of what may disqualify someone from working with children and how to check an assistant's suitability in relation to these requirements. 04/01/2019

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice, and children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children in her care. She updates her knowledge of child protection through attending regular training. The childminder ensures her assistant is made aware of the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. However, the childminder's recruitment procedures are less robust. Although some suitability checks are carried out by Ofsted, the childminder does not give full consideration to obtaining further information regarding the overall suitability of assistants. Children play in a safe and secure environment and the areas they use are regularly risk assessed. Assistants are guided and supported by the childminder in their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and welcome her interaction in activities. For example, during a music and movement session, children happily sing along to familiar songs with the childminder and copy her actions. They enjoy looking at books and sitting with the childminder's assistant to read stories. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and plans for their learning. However, she does not consistently ensure that the required progress check at two years old is completed within appropriate timescales. The childminder seeks information from parents about children's achievements at home and uses this to plan for their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management and assessment have an impact on children's welfare. Despite this, children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home to explore and choose resources. They learn about responsibility. Children are helpful and react positively to being asked to help tidy away the toys. The childminder shows a good appreciation for children's care routines. She quickly recognises signs of discomfort or tiredness in very young children and provides appropriate care to meet their individual needs. The childminder and her assistant praise children for their efforts, which helps to raise their self-esteem. Behaviour is good. Children develop their physical skills during daily opportunities for outdoor play and walks in the community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are working at typical levels of development for their age. They are suitably prepared for starting school. Pre-school children can recognise and write some recognisable letters of their name. They know a variety of letter sounds and enjoy practising them. Children are social and confident and display a broad range of independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540248 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10077979 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, and weekends, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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