Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 13 July 2010

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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 has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how children learn through play. She knows how to support children's next steps in learning, ensuring that they make good progress.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She talks to children and asks them questions that encourage them to think.  Children have opportunities to visit the local park and play on equipment that is larger and more challenging. This helps them to manage risks and develop their physical skills.  The childminder has a consistent and caring manner. Children's behaviour is good because the childminder offers them lots of praise and encouragement.  Children are happy and confident. Secure relationships with the childminder support them to develop their independence, self-esteem and social skills.  The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. She shares

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This provision is good

good practice with other childminders and attends regular training. This improves her ability to meet children's care and learning needs.  The childminder reflects on the service she provides, evaluating her strengths and identifying areas to improve her practice. As a result, learning outcomes for children are enhanced.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start.

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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

 find out more from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start in her care so that this can be taken into account when planning activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, kitchen/dining room and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adult members of the household and viewed evidence of the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

Children are well motivated and their learning is enhanced as the childminder has a good level of understanding of how to promote their interests and ideas. For example, she embraces and responds to children's interest in reading books. She shares books with them and they pull flaps to see the pictures that are underneath. This maintains the interest and enjoyment of younger children in the stories. The childminder routinely initiates the use of numbers and counting during activities to support children's mathematical development. For example, they count the number of cups in a tower and the number of steps children climb to get to the top of the slide. The good range of opportunities offered to children means they acquire the key skills required for their next stage in learning. Good settling-in procedures ensure children are supported well emotionally in their move from home to the setting and they feel comfortable and secure.

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who attend. This is good

However, during these visits the childminder does not obtain detailed information about what children already knows and can do. As a result, she is not able to plan focused learning experiences for children right from the start.

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good

Children attend different groups and socialise with other children. This helps them to learn useful social skills and how to negotiate and take turns. Children learn how to care for animals and have formed close bonds with the childminder's dog. For example, they take the dog his blanket and say good boy. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They help to grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's allotment. They develop their physical skills as they play outside in the childminder's garden, for example, when they play with ride-on toys and negotiate the different surface levels. Children learn about nutritious food because the childminder provides a range of healthy snacks. Older children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder explains to them about road safety when walking with older children to school.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's developmental progress. She talks to them daily when they are dropping off and collecting their children and provides them with a daily diary. They take written records home to look through and are encouraged to contribute to them, sharing what they know about their children. The childminder has systems in place to share information with other early years settings that children attend. She understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, should the need arise. Consequently, children receive strong continuity of care. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding children. She attends training to keep up to date with changes in practice and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder reviews children's progress appropriately. Therefore, she can accurately identify any gaps in learning and

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provision is good

plan for individual children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY220780 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 855741 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Stowupland. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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