Childminder in Peterborough

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are greeted warmly on arrival by their friends and the childminder. They quickly settle in the warm and homely environment. The childminder is kind and caring and children interact positively with her. For example, children seek her out for cuddles when they accidently hurt themselves. They demonstrate through their positive behaviour that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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The provision is good

Children's interests are carefully considered by the childminder when planning for their learning. She provides a range of exciting play opportunities in the outdoor play spaces that she knows children will enjoy. For example, children access a range of containers to fill and empty with water. They show good concentration skills and muscle control as they try not to spill the water over the sides as they pour. In the sand pit, children use their imagination and explore a range of resources, such as whisks and sieves to make a cake.

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The provision is good

The childminder routinely observes children and regularly assesses their learning abilities. The childminder uses her knowledge of each child to build on what children already know and can do. Parents regularly contribute their views about their children's learning and development. They work closely with the childminder to ensure their child's needs are consistently met.

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n The childminder supports children's understanding of number and counting as they play. She encourages them to find different amounts of flowers, leaves and stones on a short walk. Once back at the childminder's house, children count and group the items. They use a number line to find numbers and match them to the items they have collected. n Children enjoy being physically active and the childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children exercise every day. They enjoy using a trampoline to bounce on and listen carefully to instructions from the childminder to spin in a certain direction. This makes them laugh and giggle. Children use a variety of resources, such as kitchen utensils, rollers and cutters in dough, to support their fine-hand movements. n Children are learning the essential skills needed for their future life. The childminder encourages them to be independent in their self-care, such as hand

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need to do better?

washing and dressing themselves for outdoor play. Children are, generally, caring towards each other and are learning to manage their feelings. Any minor conflicts are quickly resolved with support from the childminder. n Parents share positive feedback about the care their child receives when with the childminder. They feel well informed about the activities, learning experiences and the progress their children are making in their development.

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13 May 2021 n The childminder's home is safe and secure, and children are always well supervised. Appropriate action is taken to ensure any risks to children are always quickly identified and minimised. This includes any risks associated with the childminder's new puppy, regarding safety and hygiene. n The childminder regularly reviews her setting. Since her registration she has developed her outdoor play spaces and increased the use of natural materials, to aid children's learning and promote their imagination. The childminder uses the internet to research and keep up to date with new childcare initiatives. She speaks regularly with other childminders to share good practice. n At times the childminder does not always deliver and adapt some activities to meet individual children's learning needs. For example, sometimes the questions the childminder asks are too advanced for the different ages and understanding

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need to do better?

of the children she cares for. Older children are not always given sufficient time to use their thinking skills and respond.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding and how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. She has an awareness of the different types of abuse, including those in the wider remit, such as online grooming and children who may be exposed to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if concerns are raised about herself or other adults that children are in close contact with.

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should:

n take more account of children's differing levels of ability when asking questions and give older children time to think through their ideas and respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551506 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10174079 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Glinton, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector viewed areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector discussed the learning environment with the childminder and how the setting is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

13 May 2021 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

13 May 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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