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 gets to know children and their families. This helps her to settle children into the setting and meet their individual needs. The childminder and any assistants create warm relationships with children. Children happily approach her for hugs and reassurance. The childminder identifies when children require further help with their learning and development and she provides tailored support to help children make progress. The childminder keeps all children engaged in their learning. She includes all children in activities. The childminder ensures that each child can offer their views and opinions.

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The provision is good

Children know the routine of the setting. This helps them feel safe. Children are comfortable and relaxed. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder models positive behaviour. She is kind and caring. Children look after each other. They happily play together and invite each other into their play. The childminder teaches children the expectations of the setting. Children help tidy up. The childminder supports children's independence. She gives children time to put on their own boots and coats. The childminder and any assistants support children's physical care needs sensitively. Children learn to go to the toilet independently and wash their own hands.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps children safe and secure in the setting, out in the garden and when out in the community. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to children about how to be safe around candles. Children enjoy siting together to eat meals and snacks. They talk with each other about their favourite healthy foods. She ensures that children with different dietary needs are fully included at mealtimes. n The childminder supports children's communication and language. She teaches children songs and children are very enthusiastic singers. They enjoy pretending to buy currant buns from their friends. Children snuggle up with the childminder and any assistants for stories. They also choose to read books independently. The childminder speaks clearly to children. She listens carefully, encouraging them to communicate. n There is a strong focus on learning outside. The childminder supports children's

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physical skills. Children ride on balance bikes in the garden. They climb on the climbing frame and competently use the slide. Children spend time in the mud kitchen. They make sand cupcakes and share these with their friends. Inside, children choose from a range of toys to play with. Children use construction materials to build towers and vehicles. Children are very engaged in their learning.

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26 March 2025 n The childminder teaches children different mathematical concepts. Children match the correct coloured padlock with the correct key. The childminder and any assistants adapt their approach to meet the needs of all children. Younger children are encouraged to match the correct colour padlock with the key. Older children identify what number is on the padlock and the childminder helps them count the corresponding dots. The childminder supports children to develop relationships between each other. She sets up specific learning opportunities so children learn to interact with each other. n The childminder carries out statutory assessments of children's development. She shares these with parents. Parents are happy with the regular communication they receive about their children's progress. They are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They comment on the progress their children have made with their confidence. They appreciate the trips out of the

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setting, as well as the wide range of activities children do in the setting. They comment that 'children feel completely at ease' with the childminder. n The childminder works with other childminders locally. They visit places of interest in their minibus such as farms and the beach. This helps children to develop their confidence and their social skills. The childminder evaluates her practice and reflects on areas of her setting she wants to develop. However, the childminder has not developed a systematic approach to developing her own skills and knowledge or those of any assistants who work with her.

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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 develop a systematic approach to further extending professional knowledge and skills, including for any assistants also working with the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544887 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10376596 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 9 Date of previous inspection 29 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are 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 The inspector observed the interactions between staff/the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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

26 March 2025 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

26 March 2025 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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