Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 9 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 makes excellent use of her garden to promote children's learning. Children have opportunities to play imaginatively in the log cabin, develop their physical skills by using the ride-on toys and learn about the world as they grow fruit and vegetables.  The childminder encourages children to develop a love for books from an early age. There is a very good range of books available for children and she shares warm interactive stories with them.  Children are happy and settled because of the caring and trusting relationships they share with the childminder. The youngest children have secure routines, this enables them to settle for sleep contently. The older children display high levels of confidence and make close friendships.  The childminder takes account of the views of parents. Parents' comments are positive about the care and activities the childminder provides and the positive impact she has

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This provision is good

on children's development.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. She uses her effective policies and procedures, to promote children's safety and welfare well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the ongoing training needs of her assistants as she reflects on their good practice.

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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 knowledge and skills of the assistants, for example, by developing a more precise training plan to enhance their understanding of children's needs and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging in activities with the children and, at appropriate times, discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and assistants and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy were also seen.  The inspector took account of information from parents as recorded in written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Young children enjoy sensory experiences as they explore a range of natural resources. For example, they listen to the sound of a wooden spoon as they bang it on the floor and then on the mat. The children use play computers and experiment with pressing buttons. They watch what happens, with interest, and are demonstrating a good understanding of the consequence of their actions. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children and regular observations to inform her assessments and plan for children's next steps. She shares her assessments with parents and with other settings that children attend. Parents regularly share what their children have been doing and learning at home. This helps the childminder to have an even better understanding of each child interests. As a result, children are highly motivated and are developing the key

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who attend. This is good

skills for the next stage of their learning, such as at nursery and ultimately at school.

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good

The childminder collects clear information from parents when children start, enabling her to meet their emotional needs. Young children have positive relationships with the childminder, as they enjoy her cuddles, praise and reassurance. When the older children return from nursery, they chat together about what they have been doing. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and on outings in the local community. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy eating and she offers a good range of healthy snacks and meals to develop their tastes. These good experiences support children very well in developing the skills that they need to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children develop their independence as they collect their own belongings, hung on low pegs. They are active in tidying away toys they have finished playing with, before they go out into the garden. Consequently, they are developing skills

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good

in knowing how to look after themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision for children. She, and her assistants, evaluate what is working and what areas to develop, such as making a quiet area in the garden. The childminder undertakes professional development opportunities through attending training courses. These courses have a positive impact on her practice. For example, she is now more confident in identifying and meeting individual children's needs. However, the childminder does not continually review the training needs of her assistants, so that their knowledge about supporting children's learning is updated. The childminder reviews the activities she provides and children's progress. This helps her to ensure any gaps in learning are quickly identified and strategies are put in place to narrow them. The childminder has formed positive working relationships with other settings that children attend. This encourages information relating to children's

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provision is good

achievements in learning to be shared, to further support their continuity of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251167 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 866490 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and Christmas Day. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants on a flexible basis.

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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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