Childminder, Out-of school day care in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 26 January 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 carefully monitors the quality of her childminding provision. She takes into account the views of parents and is committed to providing good quality care and learning for all children.  Children are happy and settled in this welcoming childminding setting. They have extremely secure emotional attachments to the childminder.  The childminder provides an interesting and suitably challenging range of play activities for children, which supports them to make progress in their learning.  The childminder keeps a close check on children's developmental progress, in partnership with parents. She demonstrates good relationships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  Children are supported well by the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.  The childminder gives high priority to promoting children's language and communication skills. As a result, children become confident communicators.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored ways to develop partnerships with other early years settings that children attend on days when they are not with her. This means that there is not a comprehensive sharing of information, to ensure that any concerns about children's learning can be quickly identified and managed.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend, to fully promote a comprehensive sharing of children's learning and the effective management of any concerns.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room and lounge/dining room.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members and the provider's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder talks to parents, to find out about children's starting points on entry to the setting. This means that she is immediately able to plan and provide activities to support children's continuing developmental progress. She tracks their learning, to ensure that any gaps or concerns are identified and managed. Children develop skills necessary to be ready for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school or nursery. They sit and look at books, handling them carefully and turning the pages. Children confidently initiate their own play and the childminder recognises when to step back and allow them to play alone. She also actively engages with children in their play. She supports them as they build with bricks, introducing talk about colour and vocabulary, such as short and tall. She repeats words back so children hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder supports children well in their understanding of numbers and counting. Children use

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who attend. This is good

number names spontaneously, counting 'one, two, three', go as they go down the slide.

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good

Children are provided with a varied range of toys and resources, to promote all areas of learning. They are able to access toys independently, supporting their developing independence and confidence to embrace new experiences. The childminder ensures that toys are available that supports children's interests. As a result, children who are new to the setting settle quickly. They develop good emotional bonds with the childminder and confidently go to her for support with activities. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with respect. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage unwanted behaviour sensitively, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. Good behaviour is praised, promoting their self-esteem. The childminder takes children on outings to local toddler groups, where they improve their social skills and develop positive attitudes to others. When on outings, children learn about road safety

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good

and the importance of keeping themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder organises her setting well, to ensure that the requirements are met. She is committed to providing children with a good-quality care and learning experience. She monitors the quality of teaching and learning, to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning and development. She shares this with parents and encourages them to contribute to written records about their children's learning. The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibilities, with regard to child protection. She attends regular training, to ensure that she is up to date with latest guidance. She recognises that her first responsibility is to the child and she knows how to manage concerns. This effectively supports children's safety and well-being. The childminder has established links with others who provide care and learning for the children. However, she has not considered ways to encourage a useful two-way flow of information with providers

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provision is good

because she does not see the children on the days they go to other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355480 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 820905 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was first registered in 2007. She lives in Bury St. Edmunds. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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