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 are very happy when they are with the childminder. They move freely between the house and the garden, accessing activities of their interest. Children stroke the childminder's pet cat and climb happily on the outdoor equipment. Children are confident to talk to new people, but they regularly check in with the childminder. They have strong bonds with the childminder. As a result, children are settled, confident and eager to learn in her home. Children go on regular trips to local places of interest. These include the farm, where they learn about living things and also spend time in wooded areas.

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The provision is good

Children show a mature understanding of feelings and behaviour. They are kind to one another and share the toys and resources. Older children help the younger children to take turns with support from the childminder. For example, they share play dough rollers and cutters in the garden. The childminder shows a sensitive understanding of the effects that the COVID-19 national lockdowns have had on children. She recognises that some children have not had as many opportunities to socialise. She offers these opportunities, supporting children well and helping them to interact with their peers.

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n The childminder knows her minded children well. She is clear where they are at in their learning and what skills and knowledge she wants them to develop next. She then uses available learning opportunities to promote this learning and to build upon what children already know. For example, children build on their language as they play with dolls. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication. She responds when babies babble, encouraging them to make further sounds and repeating words. She supports older children to learn new vocabulary, making sure they understand this and encouraging them to use the words. For example, children play with toy food and learn the terms 'cheese shaker' and 'pizza crust'. The childminder differentiates the activities for all abilities. She changes her language for older children and makes it simpler for younger children. n The childminder works well with parents and keeps them up to date with what

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their children have been doing. She offers advice about what parents can do at home and works with parents to help children learn. Parents report that their children look forward to seeing the childminder. They say that she supports children well with their communication and language skills and their transitions since the pandemic. n Children develop a practical understanding of their community and the wider world. They regularly use local facilities, such as shops, parks and a farm. The childminder uses sensitive discussions to help children to appreciate differences

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6 July 2022 between people they see, in order to teach children about different cultures. n The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices. Children are supported to wash their hands before eating and after messy play, using a song to make it engaging. n The childminder consistently recognises and meets children's needs, such as when they are hungry, have a runny nose or are finding something difficult. However, occasionally, children are not given sufficient opportunities to do things independently and are not encouraged to persist themselves with challenges they face. n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children are supported when settling and make good progress. The childminder uses key words in languages that are familiar to the children to aid their communication. n Babies are supported with settling-in sessions. The childminder works well with

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parents to aid the separation by forming good attachments and following familiar routines. n The childminder provides children with balanced, nutritious meals that promote their good health. She uses fruits and vegetables from a local farm that the children visit, and she teaches the children about where the fruits and vegetables are grown.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and the thresholds that require her to notify other agencies of any concerns she may have about children and adults. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse, including children who may be at risk of extremist views or online grooming. She completes regular safeguarding training with the local authority to keep her knowledge refreshed.

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should:

n allow children time to persist independently with challenges they face and encourage independence during daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559907 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10190735 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 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is organised and what the childminder intends children to learn while in her care. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Children spoke to the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n A number of parents sent emails to the childminder, which the inspector read

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Inspection activities

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

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