Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 16 October 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

 Reflective practice is fully embedded into the childminder's self-evaluation. This ensures a commitment to continuous improvement and a good quality care and learning experience for all children.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a good quality of teaching. This supports children to develop the skills necessary to be ready for school.  The childminder plans an interesting and stimulating range of activities that build on what children already know and promotes their continuing progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder supports the promotion of children's language and communication skills well. She encourages them in conversations and actively listens to what they say, effectively supporting them to become confident communicators.  Children feel safe, are happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming childminding environment. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and readily

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This provision is good

involve her in their play activities.  The childminder demonstrates exceptionally good partnerships with parents. She respects them as their child's key educator and actively encourages them to remain involved in their children's learning, both in the childminding setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The print that children see in the environment is of variable quality.  The childminder does not always adapt planned activities sufficiently, to ensure that younger children are able to be actively included.

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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

 consider how adult-led activities are organised and presented, to support all children to be actively engaged and included  develop the quality of labelling in the childminding setting, for example, by providing children with examples of meaningful print and ensuring that words are spelt correctly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom, the dining area of the kitchen 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 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 knows the children well and talks confidently about where they are in their learning. She observes children as they play and tracks their progress across the areas of learning. The childminder shares her findings with parents and has established partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children. This means that any gaps are quickly identified and managed. Children recognise that print carries meaning. They look at labels and ask the childminder what they say. However, the quality of the text that children see is variable. For example, some labels are incorrectly spelt, and, therefore, do not effectively support children's developing awareness of letters and sounds. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play, but does not always adapt planned activities sufficiently, so that younger children are able to participate fully. For example, when children participate in an activity to promote counting, younger children

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who attend. This is good

quickly lose interest and wander away because it is beyond their understanding.

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outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally warm and welcoming learning environment in which children are happy and settled. She finds out about children's established routines for sleeping and feeding, through detailed discussions with parents. The childminder follows these, effectively supporting continuity of care. Parents state that their children 'Absolutely adore' her. The childminder is an exceptional role model, supporting children to understand and manage their behaviour. Good behaviour and individual efforts are highly valued. As a result, children have an exceedingly positive sense of themselves. Children move freely between indoors and outdoor spaces. They benefit from an exciting range of toys and resources and their physical needs are met extremely well. The childminder carefully risk assesses the environment, to ensure that all children's needs are fully met. She reminds children of safe practices, such as the danger of throwing toys. Children

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outstanding

manage their own personal hygiene needs, relative to their age.

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provision is good

Children's achievements are supported well because the childminder is committed to her own professional development. Since her last inspection, she has completed a relevant qualification at level 3. This supports her to continue to improve the good quality of care and education for all children. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to meet the legal requirements. She maintains mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, to enable her to meet children's medical needs. Children's well-being is effectively supported because the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns. The childminder has highly trusting and friendly partnerships with parents. Written testimonials from them demonstrate the extremely high regard that they have for her. For example, parents report that, all of our expectations have been exceeded and

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provision is good

they have absolute trust in her ability to care for their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333983 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 862593 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant 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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