Childminder in Peterborough

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have. The childminder understands her role in teaching children how to manage their own safety. She is aware of carrying out risk assessments to minimise hazards. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's development and identifying what they need to learn next to help them make progress. She explains how she would use what she knows about each child to plan a range of activities, which build on their individual interests and emerging skills. n The childminder shows an understanding of the role of the key person and how she would ensure children settle well in her care. She knows the importance of encouraging children to form secure attachments to help them feel happy and secure. n The childminder explains how she would provide children with a healthy diet and

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regular exercise to promote their good health. She is aware of the importance of teaching children to become independent and learning to manage their behaviour to prepare them well for school. n The importance of working with parents to maintain continuity for children is recognised by the childminder. She intends to gain information about children's development when they start with her and offer ideas on what parents can do to support their child's progress further at home. n The childminder describes how she aims to offer an inclusive service and help children to learn to respect and value differences between themselves and others. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She intends to involve parents and children to help her identify further areas for improvement.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544384 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10100860 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8m to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with her and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Inspection activities

3 June 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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3 June 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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