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 demonstrate that they are comfortable in the childminder's care. They snuggle with her for security. The childminder is sensitive towards children who take longer to settle. She checks that they are safe and allows them to join in when they are ready. The children are caring towards their friends, as they ask after those who look upset. This helps them learn about their own and others' feelings. The childminder provides a relaxed and nurturing environment. Children show that they enjoy playing together as younger children copy older ones.

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The provision is good

Children spend time playing with the resources the childminder has thoughtfully chosen to meet their interests. This means they learn to concentrate and persevere. For example, when making a train track, children keep trying to position the pieces until the trains can run smoothly. Young children have opportunities to practise, using their small finger muscles that are vital for later writing. They mould and squish sand in their hands and maintain focus as they replace the lids of felt- tip pens. Children enjoy stories being read to them. They listen eagerly and join in with repetitive phrases. This helps to promote a love of books.

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The provision is good

Children explore water in the garden with delight. They squeeze it from a sponge, pour it in and out of metal pots and mix it with other ingredients they find in the garden. The childminder builds on children's language skills and uses new words, such as 'slimy' and 'squelch', to describe what is happening.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows about child development. She is involved in children's play and interacts positively with them. She gets down to their level to give them her full attention and listens carefully to what they say. However, there are times when the childminder does not use questioning effectively to develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills further. n The childminder evaluates her service effectively. She continuously considers how she can improve what she offers the children. She maintains regular training and is currently planning to extend the mathematical content in the curriculum. n Children benefit from the childminder's play-based approach to learning. They make progress in their learning over time and on a day-to-day basis. The childminder gently encourages and models how to take part in activities. For example, children who are reluctant to play with water soon enjoy dipping their

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need to do better?

feet in the tray. n Children's good manners are valued. The childminder has high expectations and is an effective role model for the children. She is kind and considerate. She asks children's permission before putting on their sunscreen or helping them with

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22 July 2021 their shoes. Children learn to be kind as they gently stroke the family pets. n The childminder gathers information from parents about their children when they first start attending. She uses this to promote children's overall well-being and to provide activities that help meet their learning needs. n The childminder gives parents regular updates about their child's learning. She works with them so that they can continue to help promote learning at home. For example, when children are learning to balance on a piece of equipment, she asks parents to also encourage this. Parents are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides. n Children learn to become independent as they do things for themselves, for example, they use individual cloths to wash their own faces and attempt to take off their shoes. Children are gaining awareness of healthy lifestyles. They are reminded to drink water regularly, they eat fruit for snack, routinely wash their

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hands and wear hats to protect them in the sun. n Partnership working with other providers is effective. The childminder exchanges information about the children in her care with pre-school and school staff. This helps children receive consistent support for their needs, particularly when they are not meeting age-related expectations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping the children in her care safe. She has very strong safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify the signs of abuse, including those relating to child protection concerns that are specific to the local area. She knows the process to follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone in the household. There are suitable policies in place, which include the relevant agency details should she need to contact them. This helps to ensure that children's needs and well-being are protected.

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should:

n give children more time to think through their ideas and develop their critical thinking skills when asking questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555156 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10174667 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector reviewed written information from parents.

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Inspection activities

22 July 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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22 July 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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