Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2015 27 November 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not complete documentation relating to children's hours of attendance to the required standard.  Some resources are not stored in an appropriate manner, to minimise the risk of cross- infection while children are using the downstairs toilet.  The childminder does not always successfully evaluate her practice and identify ways of keeping up to date with requirements and developments in childcare practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form strong attachments to the childminder because she is caring and sensitive to their individual needs. As a result, they are confident and secure in her care.  The childminder makes good use of her observations of children's play to identify and plan for the next steps in their developmental progress. Since her last inspection, she has developed a more effective way of planning for individual children's needs and interests, to promote their good progress.  Young children are learning to manage their own behaviour. The childminder uses clear and consistent strategies to help children learn to share and take turns.  Children have many opportunities to play and socialise with other children, as the childminder regularly takes them to toddler groups in the local community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep an accurate daily record of each child's attendance, which includes the time they arrive and leave the setting  review the use of risk assessments and take the necessary measures to minimise the risk of cross-infection, in relation to the toys and equipment that are stored in the downstairs toilet.

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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

 develop a more effective system of evaluating practice, and identify ways of ensuring knowledge of requirements and current childcare practice is up to date and continually improving.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep a daily record of each child's hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to children's health, posed by the risk of cross-infection from storing toys and equipment in the downstairs toilet (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of each child's hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to children's health, posed by the risk of cross-infection from storing toys and equipment in the downstairs toilet (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records online and viewed a range of other documentation, including the attendance register and evidence of Disclosure and Barring Service checks for household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from the childminder's parental survey and in other information that the childminder provided.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn through play. She provides children with a broad range of activities to promote their interest and enjoyment. Young children enjoy playing in the garden where they have access to a suitable range of toys and equipment, which promote their all-round development. The childminder focuses on promoting the prime areas of learning so that young children develop a strong foundation for their future learning. The childminder uses good teaching strategies to promote children's communication and language skills. She speaks clearly and repeats what they say back to them so that young children develop an understanding of the usual pattern of conversation. The childminder uses a running commentary to describe what is happening, to extend their vocabulary. The childminder uses an assessment system online, which parents have access to and can comment on

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who attend. This is good

observations of their children's learning.

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requires improvement

The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle and become confident in her care. Children can generally make independent choices about the toys they wish to play with. The childminder provides laminated sheets showing pictures of other toys that are stored upstairs, so that children have greater choice about what they want to play with. The childminder stores some items, such as craft materials, in the downstairs bathroom. This means children can touch them while they are sitting on the toilet. This practice does not minimise the risk of cross-infection. Parents praise the healthy food the childminder provides, as it helps to promote children's understanding of healthy eating. The childminder encourages young children to feed themselves, providing good levels of praise as they competently use a spoon to eat a yogurt.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children closely and provides age-appropriate guidance about safe practices. For example, she explains to young children how to use equipment safely in the garden. Her home is safe and secure, and children can move around in freedom and comfort. The childminder is well qualified and this has a positive impact on children's progress. She attends relevant training, such as in behaviour management, and shares the information she has gained with parents, to promote a consistent approach between settings. She seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help evaluate her practice. However, she does not use other methods, such as online research or childcare journals, to identify further areas for improvement. This means her knowledge of the requirements and developments in

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provision requires improvement

childcare practice is not entirely up to date. Required documentation is in place. However, the childminder does not record the times of arrival and departure of the children she cares for before and after school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310354 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1000369 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Kesgrave in Ipswich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years degree.

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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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