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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and settled, and have formed a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder is caring and shows affection to children, who regularly check in if they need reassurance. Children enjoy a range of play resources. They like to make choices to reflect their interests. For instance, children explore how toy cars work and experiment with the cause and effect, watching the car being driven forward when they pull it back first.

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The provision is good

Children develop good levels of self-esteem through celebrating their success. The childminder praises children during play where they join in with clapping their hands. She supports young children to be successful, revisiting knowledge to build on what they already know. Children show enthusiasm in nursery rhymes, respond to what is happening now and confidently predict what happens next.

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The provision is good

Children competently manage their care routines as the childminder supports them effectively. They understand when to wipe their noses and show an interest by having a go. Children enjoy explorations with colours and numbers. They learn about different sizes of stacking cups, and how the bottom cup has to be bigger to stack the smaller cups on top of one another. This supports children to develop their confidence and turn-taking.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children in their understanding of early mathematical concepts. Young children show an interest in sorting shapes and enjoy pushing the correct shapes through the spaces designed for them. The childminder counts with children and points to numbers on stacking cups. They learn about size, using the cups, and that mathematical concepts can be further explored to develop their ideas. n The childminder engages in good-quality interactions with children. She uses single words and gestures with actions to increase their vocabulary. For example, the childminder reads books and uses words with actions to support children with how they can 'clap' using their hands. n Parents demonstrate that they value the childminder through feedback and questionnaires. They say communication is key and receive detailed information about what children are learning. Parents feel their children have settled well

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need to do better?

and show appreciation for the childminder's attentiveness to children's care and needs. n Children choose play resources they would like to explore and show interest to investigate play. For instance, they use toy knives to cut toy fruit to develop on their physical skills. However, at times, the childminder does not move children on from activities to extend their learning.

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need to do better?

9 January 2023 n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and uses children's interests to build on their learning. She makes regular assessments of what children can do, however, she does not always use this information to plan precisely for the next steps in children's learning. n The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment to promote children's learning effectively. She makes sure children wear appropriate clothing to explore all experiences she provides. This gives children lots of opportunities to practise their physical skills and learn about nature. n The childminder talks to parents about healthy eating and the food she offers. She adapts meals where children can try new things and different textures, incorporating vegetables. Children enjoy a variety of fruit, as the childminder talks to them about how food tastes. n The childminder attends regular training opportunities to enhance her

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need to do better?

professional development. She uses the knowledge she gains from training to help children make good progress and become ready for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure understanding of safeguarding and is able to discuss wider concerns, such as 'Prevent' duty. She is able to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder ensures her knowledge and training of child protection is kept up to date. She is confident about procedures to follow. The childminder has risk assessments in place to ensure the well-being and safety of all children in her care.

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should:

n adapt activities to move children on and extend their learning further n use the information gained about children's progress more effectively, to plan precisely for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499876 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10264098 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 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Hatfield. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6 and provides funded early education for two-, 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact these had on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and viewed additional written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documentation upon request, such as her paediatric first-aid certificate, the safeguarding procedures and proof of the suitability of household members. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2023 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

9 January 2023 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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