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

The childminder builds close bonds with the children and families in her care. She is kind and loving towards children, who thoroughly enjoy her company and the attention she gives them. The childminder has a good understanding of children's backgrounds and family life, and she works closely with parents to meet children's needs. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They settle well, and they are eager to play and have a go at the activities the childminder provides, such as planting seeds and plants and making 'cakes' from mud. They are excited to learn how to grow and care for living things. Older children know plants need water and the sun to grow big and healthy.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children the skills they need for their future education and life effectively and consistently. She encourages their independence at all times. For example, at mealtimes, they open yoghurt lids and packets of foods themselves. Children are learning to maintain their own self-care in toileting and handwashing. They know to put their hands over their mouths when they cough to prevent the spread of germs. The childminder teaches children to be respectful and kind. They help to tidy away resources, and they are learning to share and take turns with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her good knowledge of each child's personalities and learning needs to build on what children already know and can do. She offers activities and experiences she knows they will enjoy, such as learning about different modes of transport or dancing to their favourite songs. The childminder extends children's experiences as they spend time in the community, visiting museums, local woods and shops, such as the post office. n The childminder develops children's understanding of number, shape and size through everyday conversations and activities. They count regularly, and the childminder consistently uses mathematical language as they play, such as describing seeds as tiny. She introduces shapes, including more complex shapes, such as octagon and oval. n The childminder understands the importance of books in developing early listening and communication skills. Children demonstrate a love of books,

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need to do better?

recalling stories they have read with the childminder and asking to take books home. They sing songs with actions to help practise their listening and attention skills, so they can follow what action comes next. The childminder helps to build on children's vocabulary and asks questions to encourage their thinking skills. However, on occasions, she does not give children enough time to think and respond. n Parents feel that the childminder is kind and caring and offers a great support

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1 March 2024 network. They receive consistent communication about their child's day through daily messages and photos and regular development reports that assess children's progress and ensure that they are prepared for the next stage of their education, such as starting school. n The childminder shows a positive commitment to the continued development of her childminding services. She reflects on her practice and identifies what she does well and the areas she can develop to enhance children's experiences in her care. The childminder undertakes regular training opportunities to help develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder is quick to recognise where children may need additional support with their development and seeks advice and guidance to seek the help they may need, working closely with parents to meet children's needs. n The childminder's home is safe, clean and secure, and children are always

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supervised. Appropriate action is taken to ensure that any risks to children are always quickly identified and minimised. For example, soft furnishings are placed over the stone fireplace to prevent children from harming themselves if they tripped and fell there.

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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 interests first.

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should:

n give children time to think through their ideas and respond when asking questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498248 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10308600 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 3 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 4pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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

1 March 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

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