Childminder in Peterborough

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has taken effective action to improve her service since her last inspection. She has updated her professional knowledge, for example by completing a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She describes how she would find out what children can do when they first start in her care, and use this information to plan interesting activities that help them to learn their next skill. n The childminder describes how she would support children's physical development. For example, she would provide plenty of opportunities for indoor and outdoor exercise to help develop their large muscles. This would include dancing activities, and access to large play equipment at local parks to help them develop coordination. She would also support children's small-muscle development. She intends to provide equipment such as scissors, dough and cutters, to help them to learn to use tools safely and accurately.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion and documentation, the childminder demonstrates how she will keep children safe in her care. The childminder shows how she has risk assessed her home to prevent children from having access to unsafe items, such as knives. She has a well-thought-out emergency evacuation procedure to practise with minded children. She shows a good knowledge of child protection matters and understands how to recognise and refer signs of concern about children. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of working in partnership with the parents of any child she cares for. She explains how she would share information about children's learning and development with parents. She also recognises the importance of working with any other settings or professionals involved in children's lives to provide continuity in their care and education. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would support children's

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This provision meets requirements

language development. She would help children to hear lots of spoken language around them, making sure that children who speak English as an additional language hear and use their home languages. She describes how she would help young children to put two and three words together to start to build simple sentences. She understands how to obtain support for any child who may not be developing as expected, to help them to catch up. n The childminder has considered how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may affect the experiences of children she may care for in the future. For example, she is aware that children may need more support to be ready for their next stage, including the move to school. She describes how she would support children's developing independence. She would, for example, help them to make choices about the toys they play with, and to manage simple care routines, such as putting on their own shoes.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote children's good health. For example, she describes how she intends to minimise the risks of cross- contamination by encouraging children to wash their hands, and will maintain a

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This provision meets requirements

7 September 2021 clean and hygienic home.

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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 EY500906 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10080700 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 0 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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. 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.

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Inspection activities

7 September 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

7 September 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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