Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 18 October 2011

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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 plans and organises varied and exciting activities that reflect children's interests. Consequently, children enjoy their time in her care and are keen to engage in meaningful play.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's learning. Consequently, they make good progress in readiness for pre-school and school. The childminder interacts really well with children, encouraging them so that they are eager to take part in all activities. Children listen attentively, persevere and express themselves imaginatively.  The childminder makes excellent use of stimulating resources and organises worthwhile outings. These extend young children's learning of their natural surroundings, local community and different ways to travel.  Children's self-esteem flourishes as the childminder values their individual backgrounds and takes account of their home languages.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She is aware

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This provision is good

of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns to protect children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always discuss children's next steps for learning with parents to enable them to plan together and support children to make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always thoroughly share her assessments of children's progress with key persons at the pre-school that some children attend.

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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

 involve parents in more regular discussions about their children's next steps for learning so that a shared approach to planning and supporting children is in place  strengthen partnerships with key persons at the other setting children attend, so that assessments are shared to promote a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, kitchen and garden. She accompanied the childminder when she collected a child from a local pre-school.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback to the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and training. She also looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands children's learning and development needs. She observes children and talks to parents and key persons at other settings about children's activities and achievements. The childminder completes progress checks for children aged between two and three years and agrees targets for their future development with parents. However, the childminder does not always talk to parents at other times about children's learning priorities, or shares her assessments of children's progress with other practitioners. As a result, a shared approach to promoting children's progress, across all settings and at home, is not fully achieved. Children really enjoy stories, drawing activities, and imaginative play. They use different types of transport as part of a topic about travel and trains. During these activities the childminder promotes lively conversations, encouraging children to count and compare numbers and recognise letters and sounds.

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who attend. This is good

Therefore, children are developing the skills they need in readiness for school.

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good

The childminder is kind and approachable, which reassures children who soon settle in the welcoming and child-friendly surroundings. The childminder understands and carefully meets children's care needs. She effectively promotes children's awareness of how to be healthy. She ensures they are well nourished and encourages them to manage their own hygiene and personal care. Children relish being active and develop balance and control as they use challenging equipment for physical play. The childminder helps children to behave safely and sensibly as she teaches them about road safety and how to correctly use apparatus. She sensitively promotes children's confidence, good behaviour and independence in readiness for school. Children mix with others their own age and become used to different surroundings when taking part in fun activities in the local community. Children are well behaved. They respond to the childminder's calm explanations and

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good

positive praise. As a result, they cooperate, are polite and enjoy each other's company.

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provision is good

The childminder knows how to safeguard children and what to do if she has concerns about their welfare. She carefully supervises children and follows her robust procedures to promote their good health and safety. The childminder has positive relationships with parents, a pre-school and school, which helps to ensure children are supported as they move between settings. The childminder is proactive in seeking views of parents about her childminding service. She also monitors the quality and impact of her teaching and the use of resources, evaluating the effect they have on children's progress. The childminder effectively uses robust risk assessments to minimise hazards and to guide her discussions with children about safety. She invests in her professional development. The childminder has completed the required safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training and shares examples of good practice with other early years providers. She is well qualified and this,

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provision is good

together with these other measures, ensures she provides good quality teaching and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346189 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 863118 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives near Woodbridge in Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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