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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's company. They show true affection for her and are completely relaxed and settled in her home. The warm, loving relationships children share with the childminder help them to feel safe and secure. Children show confidence around visitors and are happy to show them their favourite toys.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate growing independence in both their play and routine activities. They make their own play choices from a good range of resources, which sparks their interest and motivation. Children use their imaginations well as they play with a garage and cars. They talk to the cars and develop a story to go with their actions. Children use dressing-up items to pretend to be different animals, such as a roaring lion.

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The provision is good

Children have great fun when they take part in art and craft activities. During a painting activity, children explore the colours and the feel of the paint on their hands. They enjoy mixing different paints together to make new colours. Children run cars through the paint to make tracks or footprints with the different dinosaur figures.

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need to do better?

n Since her last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to the service she provides. For example, all required paperwork is kept appropriately and she now holds a valid first-aid certificate. She has refreshed her knowledge of safeguarding and now has procedures in place to promote children's good hygiene. The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers who share the care of the children. n The childminder knows the children in her care well and understands their developmental needs. Activities are planned to incorporate children's interests and what they need to learn next. The childminder works closely with parents to help children to grow and develop. Information about children's progress is regularly shared with parents verbally and through an online assessment programme. n Children's communication and language skills are very well enhanced by the

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numerous methods the childminder uses to promote these areas of learning. She consistently speaks to children during play and asks age-appropriate questions that help to reinforce children's thinking and memory skills. The childminder introduces children to a varied range of interesting words, such as 'blending', 'violet' and 'peppermint'. This helps to broaden their vocabulary. n Children show independence in their self-care. They go to the toilet by themselves and independently wash their hands after messy activities and

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need to do better?

26 August 2021 before eating. The childminder provides support where needed and sings a handwashing song to help them wash for a required time. This helps to ensure that children clean their hands thoroughly to prevent the spread of infection. n Children learn how to care for the environment. The childminder encourages them to place food waste, such as their banana skin, into the compost bin and teaches them the importance of this. They help to look for the recycling sign on yoghurt pots and decide which bin they should go in when they have finished eating. Children are provided with home-cooked meals, which helps to support a healthy and nutritious diet. n Children behave well. They understand and follow the childminder's rules. Children are encouraged to help tidy away toys when they have finished. They are polite and understand how to share and take turns. n The childminder completes mandatory training that is required to be a registered

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childminder. However, she does not consistently make good use of professional development opportunities to enhance her teaching skills and knowledge of childcare to a higher level. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care their children receive from the childminder. They particularly like the way she shares a similar ethos and approach in helping to care for and raise their children in a home-from-home environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to protect children in her care. She knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities. She is aware of the different signs and symptoms of abuse, including signs of extreme views and behaviours. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of the procedures to follow if concerns are raised about herself or other adults who children may be in close contact with. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities, in order to raise skills, knowledge and the quality of education to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307061 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10145789 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 2 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Eye, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education.

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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 setting. n The inspector discussed the learning environment with the childminder and how she organises her setting. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home. n A parent was spoken to during the inspection and consideration was given to parents' feedback in written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

26 August 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

26 August 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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