Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 25 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 promotes safeguarding effectively. Children have good emotional attachments to the childminder and are happy and settled in this welcoming childminding environment.  The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She completes relevant training courses and workshops, to develop her own childcare skills and knowledge in order to promote a good-quality care and learning experience for all children.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Children make good progress in their learning and development because activities are planned that promote the next steps in their learning. Good teaching supports their progress.  The childminder supports the development of children's speech and language skills well. She promotes a language-rich environment that encourages children to become confident communicators.  Consistent routines are followed that help children know what happens next at any

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This provision is good

point throughout the day. Young children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding are continued, helping to promote continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that exits used by children are clear, to minimise tripping hazards.  The childminder is less focused on providing babies with natural resources to explore, investigate and examine, by introducing treasure baskets including items, such as wooden spoons, sponges and pine cones.

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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

 focus more closely on ensuring that children's safety is fully supported, with regard to ensuring that exits used by children are not obstructed by toys and are kept clear at all times  support babies to use their senses to discover, explore and investigate, through the provision of 'treasure baskets' of natural resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen, conservatory and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at 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 viewed the provider's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about their interests and where they are in their learning. She observes children as they play and plans interesting and stimulating activities to build on what they already know. This supports children's continuing good progress towards the early learning goals and ensures that they develop the necessary skills to be ready for school. The quality of teaching and learning is consistently good. The childminder responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies, holding 'conversations' in response to their vocalisations. She encourages children in conversation, making links to their family life and giving them time to think about questions before answering. The childminder engages well in children's play. She recognises their short concentration span, readily changing activities in response to children's changing interests. She extends their play and learning, such as counting with

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who attend. This is good

children as they build with wooden bricks.

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good

Children behave well and build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, readily going to her for a cuddle. Resources are stored well, to enable children to access them independently. Toys currently available to babies are made up of commercially bought, plastic toys. The childminder has not introduced treasure baskets of natural resources, to promote babies' curiosity and natural desire to investigate and think. Toys are not moved away from the exit to the garden before children go outside. This poses a tripping hazard. Despite this, children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to them about fire safety and what they should do in an emergency. Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors, including outings into the local environment. This supports their physical well-being. Children's good health is further supported because the childminder has good routines for nappy changing and ensuring

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good

children have opportunities for rest and sleep.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the statutory requirements. She reflects on her practice effectively, to identify her strengths and areas for development. For example, the childminder recognised that she needed to be more focused on planning for children's learning. She has revised how she plans for children's next steps and effectively monitors the quality of teaching and learning. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder shares her observations of children's learning with parents. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the strong relationships that she builds with them. Parents regard her as trustworthy, reliable, friendly and experienced. They state that their children thoroughly enjoy going to this childminder and would readily recommend her to others. Good partnerships are established with others who provide care and learning for the children, helping to promote

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provision is good

a two-way flow of information to support children's continuing progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236606 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 870039 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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