Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 22 December 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 organises her setting very well to ensure that the requirements are met. She is highly motivated to continue to develop professionally and regularly attends relevant training courses.  Reflective practice is fully embedded into the childminder's self-evaluation. As a result, her strengths and areas for development are accurately identified and managed, to support her constant pursuit of excellence and the highest levels of achievement for all children.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted exceptionally well. The childminder engages children skilfully and she actively supports their developing vocabulary and understanding.  The childminder demonstrates excellent relationships with parents. Her outstanding partnership with them means that they are actively encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning in the childminding setting and at home.  The quality of teaching is good. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn.

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This provision is good

They are supported well to make good progress in their learning and develop the skills needed to be ready for school.  Children feel safe, are happy and settled in this exceptionally friendly and welcoming childminding environment. They develop extremely close emotional attachments to the childminder, readily involve her in their play activities and snuggle-in for stories.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of supporting children's developing awareness and interest in the natural world. Opportunities to talk to children about living and growing, and investigate living things are not fully exploited.

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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

 guide children's developing awareness of the natural world, with regard to responding to their interest in nature and insects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge/diner and the garden.  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 viewed the childminder's self-evaluation records and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She identifies the next steps in their learning and reflects these in her planning. This ensures every child makes good progress in their learning and development. Activities are age-appropriate and meet the interests and learning needs of children. Children's ability to apply skills appropriate to their age, and their enthusiasm to explore and investigate, helps to ensure that they are developing skills for the future. Children count spontaneously as they go down the slide and readily count how many holes they have dug when planting flowers. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play. She supports their language skills well, but misses opportunities to talk to children about nature. She mentions sunshine and water when planting flowers but does not encourage the children to think about why they are important. When a child picks up a snail in the garden, she does not actively encourage

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outstanding

Exceptionally warm, caring relationships are established between the childminder and the children. As a result, children are extremely happy and settled in this highly welcoming childminding setting. They develop an exceptionally good sense of belonging and the thoughtfully planned playroom is a highly stimulating play and learning environment for all ages of children. This successfully supports children to be very independent and engage in purposeful play. Children benefit exceedingly well from a wide range of play resources and learn to play safely. For example, children are taught to wait at the top of the slide until the exit is clear. They develop exceptionally good physical skills in the safe and inviting garden. Children have a highly developed sense of self and are exceptionally well behaved. The childminder is a very good role model, supporting children to share, take turns and be kind to others. Children readily help each other, such as their finding drinking

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outstanding

beakers. The childminder provides a comfortable place where babies can rest and sleep.

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provision is good

The qualified childminder is committed to her own professional development. She regularly attends relevant training courses and workshops to continue to improve the quality of care and learning for all children. The childminder monitors the quality of her practice and children's learning experiences. She tracks children's progress across the areas of learning and shares her findings with parents. Parents appreciate the good quality information that the childminder shares with them and value the advice that she gives to support their child-rearing practices. The childminder is held in extremely high regard with parents and other professionals, supporting families exceptionally well in times of crisis. She keeps children safe and protects their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251141 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 866488 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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