Childminder in Peterborough

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy and well settled. They enjoy the company of the childminder and are motivated to explore, play and learn in the stimulating environment she creates. For example, children listen to a story about creatures under the sea and get to explore a sensory rich, under the sea activity she has created. The childminder engages in conversations with the children, to encourage their curiosity and deepen their understanding. For example, they discuss objects that look like turtle eggs because they are smooth and shiny. Children enjoy regular outings. They are carefully planned to extend their learning. For instance, children enjoy a trip to the woods where they listen to the story about a stick man. Children then search for sticks to create their own models. Children also enjoy meeting with other childminders and children at local play areas. This supports both their social and physical development, as they make new friends, while also

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using more challenging physical play equipment.

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The provision is outstanding

Children build strong relationships with the childminder and show considerable care for each other. Children demonstrate they feel safe. New children settle very quickly as they benefit from the childminder's caring approach. Children play exceptionally well together as they share and take turns. Children eagerly take part in the daily routines, such as tidying up after snack time and sweeping the floors.

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n The experienced childminder supports children's learning through careful observation of their interests. She is passionate in her role to provide children with opportunities to explore and develop their knowledge. Children are shown how to find additional information from books and videos. As a result, children develop a deep understanding and can clearly communicate their new knowledge. n The childminder accurately reviews each child's progress. She plans next steps and opportunities based on children's interests and abilities. These are shared with parents regularly. This substantially contributes to the excellent progress children make. n The childminder has a highly effective system in place to settle children into her care. She collects detailed information from parents when they start. This enables her to fully support each child's individual needs. This also ensures children settle quickly and form strong and secure attachments with the

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childminder. n The childminder is committed to her continuous professional development. She regularly attends additional training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She liaises with other professionals to support her practice and ensure the children are ready for their move on to school.

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19 April 2022 n Children behave extremely well. The childminder has high expectations of their behaviour and supports children to take turns and share. Children are encouraged to talk about their families and homes as they share their individualised photo albums. Children listen to each other as they each talk about their experiences and interests. n Children are supported to develop their independent self-care skills from a young age. The childminder encourages children to put on their own shoes to go outside. Children use tissues themselves, to blow their nose, and know they need to put them in the bin. Those who are toilet trained use the bathroom independently. Children enjoy being independent. They learn to care for their environment. They tidy away their toys and learn how to recognise recycling materials and which bin to place them in. n Children are confident to communicate their wishes and thoughts. They speak

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clearly and initiate conversations. They ask questions and carefully listen to the answers the childminder gives them. Children learn new vocabulary quickly as they play. For example, children explore scales and begin to use the term 'balanced' as they successfully measure equal amounts on both sides. n Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive from the childminder. Parents say her connection with their children is exceptionally strong. They report that her communication with parents is excellent and they feel well informed about the children's activities and experiences. Parents find the daily updates and termly reports extremely reassuring that their children are in safe and capable hands. They value her attention to their children's health and well-being through nutritious meals and lots of outdoor activity.

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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 and the importance of being alert to issues and concerns in a child's life. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder confidently identifies possible signs of abuse and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She is knowledgeable about wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extremist views. She risk assesses the environments used by the children to keep them safe in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357249 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10137537 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 6 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

19 April 2022 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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19 April 2022 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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