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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment in which children play and learn. She gets to know the children well and ensures the activities they enjoy are ready for them to play with. The childminder builds strong relationships with children, who eagerly seek cuddles and support from her. She recognises the importance of children developing good communication skills. The childminder talks to children as they play, describing what they are doing and introducing new words. Children use more complex vocabulary in their conversations. They describe the different features of toy dinosaurs and correctly pronounce the names. Children are content to explore the resources in their own way. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination as they play with the toy food pretending to cook her dinner in the play kitchen. The childminder takes children to a range of community groups throughout the week, to extend their learning experiences. They

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The provision is good

have many opportunities to socialise with other children.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. Younger children are learning to share, and the childminder helps older children understand this. Older children help to tidy up by putting the toys back in the boxes. They tell younger children what they need to do to help.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a varied curriculum. She implements the curriculum flexibly to meet the needs of the children. The childminder uses her observations of children to identify their next steps for learning. Overall, the childminder supports children's play and learning well. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children time to think and try out their ideas. For example, while painting using vegetables and brushes, children are eager to explore mixing different paints together. The childminder acknowledges the children's questions about making different colours but does not give them time to fully explore their fascinations before she moves back to the planned activity. n Children are developing the skills to manage their own personal care. Older children know they need to wash their hands after painting and before eating. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their own care

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need to do better?

routines. Even the youngest children wash their hands before lunch and have a go at feeding themselves with a spoon. The childminder recognises and praises their efforts. Children respond with delight to her praise and attention by smiling. n The childminder is aware of the importance of developing children's skills in mathematics. She makes good use of counting songs. However, the childminder does not design the curriculum for mathematics as effectively as for other areas of learning. Opportunities to extend children's understanding of shape and

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need to do better?

15 February 2024 pattern are not thought through. For example, when children are eager to complete a more challenging jigsaw, the childminder does not introduce shape recognition, pattern matching or help children to look for the number of sides to the pieces. As a result, older children do not experience and develop as much confidence in early mathematics as well as they could. n Children have access to a garden and use their physical skills to climb and balance. The children particularly enjoy going to visit the park to use the play equipment to develop their muscle strength. n The childminder identifies when children may need a little extra help. She provides the support that each child may need to make good progress. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other agencies involved in children's care and learning. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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need to do better?

n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. The childminder updates parents about their child's progress. She makes suggestions about how parents can contribute to their child's learning at home. n The childminder is aware she needs to notify Ofsted of any changes to people living in her home. She has completed the Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the individuals and now needs to work with Ofsted to ensure she provides them with the information needed to further assess suitability.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n allow children to follow their own fascinations and interests at their own pace to make best use of opportunities to support their learning and development n make better use of opportunities that arise to develop children's mathematical skills and understanding further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496464 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10305267 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 4 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Werrington, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank and family holidays.

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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 taken that into account in their evaluations 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 children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their written views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 February 2024 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

15 February 2024 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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