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 appear happy and settled in the childminder's home. The are confident in their surroundings and demonstrate an eagerness to join in with activities. The childminder and her assistant are kind and loving towards the children in their care. Babies show that they feel safe and secure. They happily leave their parent at drop off time and are confident to spend time exploring the toys and resources. They smile and make eye contact with the childminder and her assistant. Children get very excited to see their friends when they arrive, showing that close bonds have been formed. They play well together and are beginning to show that they understand how to share and take turns.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant sensitively support children with their intimate care routines. They are respectful of children's decisions and encourage them to make their own choices. This helps to build good levels of self-esteem and confidence. Children have good opportunities to be creative and use their imagination. They confidently make up their own stories as they play with doll houses or pretend that they are a superhero. The childminder supports children to become independent as they manage going to the toilet by themselves and use cutlery at lunchtime.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care very well and she can talk confidently about what they can do and what they need to learn next. She shares this information with her assistant. They discuss activity ideas together and think about how best they can support children's learning in readiness for school. The childminder regularly assesses children's learning to ensure they are making good progress. n The childminder demonstrates a positive commitment to building her childminding business. She identifies training courses for herself and her assistant that will benefit the children in her care. The childminder works closely with her assistant to reflect on practice and ensure that they continually provide a quality learning environment and fun experiences for children. n Children have constant access to books. They listen well to stories and enjoy singing familiar songs. Some children like to happily sing the songs they have

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need to do better?

learned as they play. The childminder and her assistant talk to children and they engage in some conversation. These activities help children to develop their communication and language skills. However, at times the childminder uses closed questions, which does not help children develop their vocabulary or extend their learning. n The childminder provides children with a range of experiences and outings in the local community. She takes them on nature walks, where they collect conkers

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need to do better?

28 September 2023 and their cases to explore or to local parks for physical exercise. Children have been on trips to the beach and a space centre to help them learn more about the world around them. n The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's needs She finds out about children's interests from parents when they first start. This helps her to begin planning for children's learning. She shares information about children's time in the setting through a daily communication book and verbal feedback. Parents state they are happy with the care provided. n The childminder's home is clean and safe. Both she and her assistant generally promote good hygiene practices, such as in nappy changes and washing hands after using the toilet. However, the childminder does not consistently promote the same good levels of practice before children sit down to eat or help children gain an understanding of why they need to wash their hands.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to protect and keep children safe in her care. She and her assistant demonstrate good knowledge of safeguarding issues and complete regular training to keep their knowledge updated. They know how to report any concerns they may have about children and adults. Induction procedures are in place for assistants, which help them understand their role and responsibilities when caring for children.

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should:

n enhance teaching to provide children with more opportunities to develop their vocabulary and extend their learning further n ensure the promotion of good hygiene practices is consistent and help children to understand the importance of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2704516 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10312462 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 September 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

28 September 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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