Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 6 January 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 and his co-childminder use their home and garden exceptionally well to create an inspiring child-centred environment. Children select what they would like to do from the extensive range of excellent resources in the thoughtfully planned playhouse and garden.  The childminder fully understands his role and responsibility to safeguard children. All adults in the household have undergone checks to ensure they are suitable to have regular contact with children. The childminder undertakes meticulous risk assessments for all areas of the premises that are used by children. This ensures that any hazards are minimised and helps to keep children safe.  The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in his care. This enables him to provide fun, high-quality learning experiences for children that reflect their individual interests and abilities, both indoors and outside. Children make good progress in their

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This provision is good

learning and development, preparing them well for their eventual move to school.  The childminder fully recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers. He shares information with other professionals when necessary so that children are fully supported in their care and learning needs.  The childminder and his co-childminder plan regular trips and outings and attend local groups with the children. This teaches children about the local community and extends their confidence as they meet other adults and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to reinforce and enhance young children's early speaking skills.

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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

 enhance the already good progress children make in their communication and language development by ensuring that all opportunities to respond to their developing speaking skills are maximised.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment where children play and viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and his co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a focused observation to evaluate the quality of teaching.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments, a selection of policies, planning and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written testimonials and comments detailed in their children's learning records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works closely with a co-childminder who is also his wife. They share the care of the children when there is only a small number present. This means that children are not overwhelmed by adult attention. Children move freely between the indoor and the outdoor areas and access a wide range of toys and resources. Their independence is developed as they make their own choices about what they want to play with and when. The childminder ensures that children have access to toys that meet their individual interests. For example, he provides pretend mobile telephones and laptops for children who are fascinated by technology. The childminder displays enthusiasm and interest as he reads stories to the children. This helps to support their love of books. However, the childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further extend children's early speaking skills. For example, he does not always respond to the babbles and vocalisations of young

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who attend. This is good

children, in order to consistently reinforce their language development.

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outstanding

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being exceedingly well. He gathers information from parents when children first start. This enables him to provide continuity of care for children. The childminder maintains a very effective flow of information with parents so that he always knows exactly what children need. He has clearly established very positive relationships with the children and they readily go to him for support. For example, before going outside to play, children collect their shoes from the basket and confidently ask for help with putting them on. Regular routines, such as handwashing before snacks and meals, provide children with very good opportunities to develop self- care skills and to learn about healthy practices. Children have healthy meals and snacks in a relaxed and social atmosphere. The childminder prepares children exceptionally well emotionally for the next stages in their learning. For example, he talks with the children

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outstanding

about changes that are going to happen. Children have opportunities to take books home. This means that they are able to share books about starting school with their parents.

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provision is good

The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis and shares information about their children's days. He regularly observes children during activities and provides parents with an accurate record of their capabilities. Parents are encouraged to comment on their children's records regularly. The childminder and his co-childminder are committed to providing children with high-quality care and education. They monitor their practice effectively and invite parents to give regular feedback. Parents provide very positive comments. They state they would happily recommend the childminder to others. The provision for children is continually developing. Robust policies and procedures are implemented well. The well-qualified childminder attends training courses and workshops whenever possible. He is proactive in keeping up to date with developments, in order to maximise opportunities for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364283 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1011702 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Lowestoft, Suffolk. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminding provision operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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