Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 10 June 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 Outstanding 1

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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 demonstrates excellent relationships with parents and her outstanding partnerships with them means that they are actively encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning and development.  The childminder establishes exceptionally warm, caring relationships with the children. As a result, children are extremely happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming environment.  Children make good progress in their learning and develop the skills needed to be ready for school. The childminder plans and delivers an interesting range of activities that are adapted to ensure children can participate at their own level.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and development, to identify where they are in their learning and what she needs to do next to support their continuing progress.  The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She

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This provision is good

talks confidently about the signs and symptoms of abuse and has attended training in child protection. This ensures that she has a robust understanding of the processes to follow if she is concerned about a child.  The childminder understands the legal requirements and demonstrates a good commitment to continuous improvement. Reflective practice is embedded into her self- evaluation, in order to constantly strive for the best achievements for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is less focused on keeping distractions to a minimum, such as turning down the volume of background music, so that children are able to concentrate fully on what they are doing.  Planning for outdoor play does not consistently promote all areas of learning, so that those children who learn best from being outdoors are able to do so.

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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 keeping distractions to a minimum, such as turning down the volume of background music, so that children are able to concentrate fully on what they are doing  develop each of the seven areas of learning when planning for outdoor play, to ensure that those who learn best from being outdoors are able to do so.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and the kitchen.  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 of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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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. She observes and evaluates children's learning, to identify where they are in their learning and what she needs to do next to support their continuing progress. Children develop good physical skills in the garden but other areas of learning are not so well planned for outdoors. The quality of teaching is consistently good. However, background distractions, such as the volume of music, cause children to lose concentration and not engage fully in activities. The childminder responds well to the gestures and babbles of babies. She engages them in 'conversations' and repeats words, so that they hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder responds well to the short concentration span of babies and readily suggests another activity. Children enjoy exploring texture through the varied range of art materials that the childminder provides.

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outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy and settled. They are confident and self-assured, readily making choices about their play. Children benefit from a wide range of play materials, to support their learning and development. The childminder finds out about children's individual routines through her discussions with parents. Established routines are continued, effectively promoting continuity of care and a strong sense of belonging. Children demonstrate that they feel extremely safe in the childminder's care. Written testimonials from older children identify their love of the childminder. They say, if they are 'worried or sad, Tara is there to help me'. Children add that they 'absolutely, utterly love going to Tara's house' and think she is an 'amazing role model for little children'. The childminder supports children exceptionally well to understand and manage their behaviour. Good behaviour and individual efforts are highly valued. As a result, children

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outstanding

have a highly positive sense of themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder attends necessary training and organises her setting well, to ensure that the legal requirements are met. She monitors the quality of her practice and children's learning experiences. As a result, the childminder provides care and learning experiences that are of a good quality. Children's developmental progress is tracked and shared with parents. Comprehensive daily diaries are maintained for younger children. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the extremely high regard that they have for the childminder. They value her 'warm', 'friendly' and 'compassionate and caring' nature, and appreciate that she is flexible to meet their changing childcare needs. Parents state that they are extremely grateful for the support the childminder gives them with child-rearing issues and would whole-heartedly recommend her to others. The childminder also has good partnerships with others who provide care and learning for children, ensuring an

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316544 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 873176 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Additional hours are available by negotiation.

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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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