Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 11 January 2010

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not updated her first-aid training to ensure that her qualification is maintained at all times.  The key-person system is not secure enough to effectively involve parents in their children's learning. Parents are not able to contribute to information about children's starting points or ongoing progress at home to ensure assessment is precise.  The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not targeted to effectively identify training needs to improve the quality of the provision.  Risk assessments and daily safety checks are not robust enough to identify all the potential hazards to children. The daily check, carried out in the co-childminder's garden, has not been used to effectively identify the risk from animal faeces.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder demonstrates appropriate knowledge of her responsibilities with regards to child protection. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of any child in her care.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They form caring relationships with her and approach her for cuddles and reassurance.  Children participate in a range of planned and child-led activities, which enable them to make some progress across all seven areas of learning.  The childminder follows children's daily routines from home to ensure they receive care and attention in accordance with their individual needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maintain a current first-aid qualification at all times  develop the key-person system to ensure links with parents enable them to contribute to their children's learning, for example, by sharing information about children's starting points and ongoing progress at home so that assessments can be precise  ensure risk assessments and daily safety checks are robust enough to identify all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis.

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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

 improve arrangements for professional development to ensure that training needs are effectively identified and focused on improving the quality of the provision for the benefit of the children that attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained at all times (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise risks to the health or safety of children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained at all times (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise risks to the health or safety of children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the co-childminder's lounge and garden and viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and minded children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of records, including children's personal details, accident and medication records, written policies, written risk assessments and a selection of other relevant documentation.  The inspector saw evidence of the checks used to assess the suitability of all adults living in the co-childminder's premises and the childminder's training certificates and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents shared through written reference letters and through those spoken to at the time of the inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children participate in a range of planned activities and child-led play. The key-person role is not secure enough to effectively promote parental involvement. As a result, parents are not currently asked to contribute information about children's starting points and share ongoing information about children's learning at home. Therefore, the childminder's assessment of each child is not sharply focused and accurate. Children have fun exploring bubbles in the garden. The childminder blows bubbles around and uses appropriate language to promote the children's enjoyment. For example, she talks about how the bubbles are floating through the air. The range of activities provided for children enables them to develop skills for the future, including their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. For example, they are beginning to become independent as they select their own resources.

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requires improvement

Children form caring relationships with the childminder. They enjoy the warm interaction they receive when they need reassurance or a cuddle. The childminder's lapse in maintaining a first-aid qualification impacts on her ability to promote children's well-being to a good standard. Children follow the childminder's clear and consistent directions with regards to behaviour. As a result, children understand what is expected of them. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and regularly access fresh air when they play in the co- childminder's garden. The childminder and her co-childminder make good use of the local environment to enhance children's social skills. Children have regular opportunities to use large play equipment to promote their physical well-being when they go to parks and playgrounds. Children's self-confidence is enhanced as the childminder uses praise and positive language to build their emotional security.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has not maintained her first-aid qualification, which expired in June 2015. The childminder, however, demonstrates appropriate knowledge of first aid, which she gained through her previous training. She has also booked a place on an appropriate course in the coming weeks. Therefore, the impact on children of this oversight is minimal. The co-childminder takes main responsibility for ensuring her home is safe. However, on the day of the inspection, the childminder and her co-childminder failed to spot animal faeces before allowing children to play outdoors. This was, however, promptly dealt with once identified. The childminder reviews her practice informally through discussions with her co-childminder. The childminder has some plans in place to enhance her childcare knowledge. However, overall, there are limited procedures for the childminder to improve her skills and identify effective training opportunities to enable her to continually develop

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275084 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 996294 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Sudbury, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and cares for children from the co- childminder's home.

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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

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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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