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 offers a calm and cosy setting for children. He greets them warmly and implements a consistent routine. For example, when children arrive, they confidently hang their coat and bag on the pegs provided. This helps them to feel a sense of belonging. As a result, children feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder works in partnership with another childminder. They plan for their days together and arrange the environment to support children to be independent learners. For instance, children freely choose what they want to play with. The childminder interacts well with children and demonstrates a positive relationship with them. For example, they are keen to involve him in their play. The childminder ensures children have a good understanding of the world around them. They frequently collect the eggs from the chickens which are housed in the childminder's garden. This enables children to

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to build their social skills and confidence. He ensures the quieter children receive the support they need to gently develop their self-assurance. Furthermore, he is a good role model and encourages children to share. Consequently, children's behaviour is generally good.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say they 'appreciate the care and attention their children receive, and how the opportunities provided have shaped them to grow and learn new things'. The childminder shares children's progress and achievements with parents and communicates ideas to support children's learning at home. This helps them to make continual good progress. n Children are supported to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They spend plenty of time outdoors where they can be physically active. For example, children access the secure rear garden to practise their throwing skills. They competently throw coloured balls into an empty hanging basket to help strengthen the large muscles in their arms and develop their hand-eye coordination. Additionally, the childminder serves healthy meals and snacks to support children's growth and development. n The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. He

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need to do better?

supports them to be as independent as possible in preparation for the next stage in their education. For example, children put their own coats and shoes on before they go outside. Furthermore, older children go to the toilet independently and wash their own hands. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. He reads stories and sings familiar songs and rhymes with the children. For instance, they avidly hop around to the song about sleeping bunnies.

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7 November 2024 n Children play a memory game with the childminder. For example, children roll the coloured dice and look for the corresponding colour. This helps to support their mathematical development as children learn to identify a range of colours. The childminder encourages them to take turns and praises them for their efforts. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. Consequently, children are developing positive attitudes towards their learning. n Overall, children make good progress in their education. The childminder knows the children well and plans a broad and varied curriculum. However, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not always allow children sufficient time to think and respond to questions. For example, sometimes, the childminder provides the answers or asks additional questions before children have time to process the information and respond. Therefore, children do not have the

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opportunity to extend their learning even further. n Children are taught about house rules. They learn the importance of being respectful and kind. However, there are occasions when children are not taught about the impact of their behaviour. This means they do not develop a consistent understanding of the potential consequences of their actions.

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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 strengthen professional development to improve questioning techniques to support children to think for themselves and respond n develop more meaningful strategies to support children's behaviour and their understanding of the consequences of their actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469297 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10359995 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 8 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Peterborough. He operates during term time from 8am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He works with another childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and spoke to the childminder about his intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures. This included documents relating to the suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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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