Sindell, Sara

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 7 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and plan for the next steps in their developmental progress.  Children make good progress because the childminder successfully plans a broad range of stimulating activities which challenge and extend their learning.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe. She has a very good understanding of how to recognise the signs which would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare.  Children develop close relationships to the childminder because she is caring and sensitive to their individual needs. As a result, they settle well and develop confidence and high self-esteem.  Children develop a love of books because the childminder provides good opportunities for them to share their favourite stories.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best possible use of opportunities to swiftly identify and rigorously target any emerging gaps in children's learning to maximise their progress.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills because she sometimes asks them questions that require them to answer only 'yes' or 'no'.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 refine the quality of assessments to more rigorously track children's progress within each of the aspects of the areas of learning so that the information gained can be used even more effectively to inform planning  make greater use of effective questioning to encourage children to consider their responses and find their own solutions to simple problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written information provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn and develop to provide a stimulating range of activities which build upon what children know and can do. She uses good quality teaching skills to encourage children to concentrate and find things out for themselves so that they develop the skills they need when they start school. For example, following children's interest in the story of The Three Bears, she plans a sensory activity using porridge oats. This captivates children's interest for a sustained period of time while providing a wealth of learning experiences. The childminder skilfully introduces size, shape and texture while encouraging the children to count and describe what happens when they add water to the porridge. She promotes children's communication and language skills well by providing a running commentary on what they are doing while helping the children learn new words. However, she does not always make effective use of different

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who attend. This is good

types of questions to encourage children to consider their own responses to questions and further extend their learning.

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good

Children settle well in the welcoming and child-friendly environment provided by the childminder. They form close emotional attachments to her and are happy in her care. The childminder works closely with parents from when their children first start to ensure she meets their individual needs and routines from home. Children have many opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the childminder's garden and at local parks. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to manage children's behaviour so that they learn to behave well and know what is expected of them. The childminder plans activities to help children learn about different cultures so that they expand their knowledge of the diversity of the wider world. Children become familiar with the local school because they visit with the childminder to take part in book sharing sessions.

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provision is good

The childminder takes effective steps to ensure that children can move around her home in comfort and safety. She involves parents in reviewing safety procedures as children become older and more physically able. The childminder regularly gathers information from parents about children's achievements at home, which she uses to inform her planning. However, she does not always make the best possible use of assessment to track children's achievements within each of the aspects of the areas of learning. The childminder's systems of evaluating her practice are developing well. She monitors her own professional development and accesses relevant training to improve her knowledge and skills. She is well informed about changes in legislation, such as in relation to food safety. The childminder has developed effective relationships with other settings, including local nurseries and the local primary school. This helps to promote continuity of children's

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provision is good

care and learning between different environments. Overall, the childminder provides high- quality learning experiences, which support children's good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433025 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 870460 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Elmswell, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. She operates Monday to Friday, before and after school and all day on Fridays, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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