Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 16 February 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 organises routines effectively to suit the individual needs of young children. She gives children choices and supports their independence, which promotes their personal skills successfully.  The childminder uses her knowledge to observe and assess children's progress, and to use this information to plan for their individual needs. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. They settle well and are relaxed in her care.  The childminder has effective relationships with parents. She communicates well with them, which successfully supports children's continuity of care and learning.  The childminder has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and has a clear understanding of the procedures for child protection. She knows what to do and who to report to in the event of a child protection concern.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of the outdoor area to maximise children's learning through a wider range of activities.  The childminder does not always help children to learn about the natural world.

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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 outdoor learning environment by providing a wider range of activities to extend children's learning opportunities  enhance opportunities for children to understand and learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outside and the interaction and learning between the childminder and children.  The inspector talked with the childminder throughout the inspection and toured the premises.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about a specific activity she planned.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the seven areas of learning. She provides a good range of activities that enable children to make good progress in their learning. Children confidently and independently self-select resources. The childminder talks to children, describing her own actions during play. Her good interaction encourages children's communication skills as they repeat what they hear and learn new words. However, the childminder does not fully promote opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. The childminder uses the outdoor area mainly for physical play. This sometimes limits opportunities to extend learning in different areas, such as literacy. Nevertheless, at other times the childminder supports children's outdoor play well, such as talking about shapes as they fill moulds with sand. Children remain focused and engaged during activities. This helps them develop the essential skills they need for their future

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who attend. This is good

learning, which prepares them well for their move to school.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming, safe and organised well to meet children's individual needs. Children quickly develop good relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, encouragement and reassurance. The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy eating, regular exercise and keeping clean. She effectively uses mealtimes to promote children's independent skills, in preparation for their move to pre- school or school. For example, children independently open their own yogurt and feed themselves. Children behave well in the setting. They make independent choices about what they want to play with and play happily with each other. Children have opportunities to be active in the childminder's garden and while walking to collect children from school. Younger children enjoy visiting toddler groups, where they develop their social skills as they meet and play with other children.

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provision is good

The childminder has attended safeguarding and first-aid training. She maintains all required records, policies and procedures, which she shares with parents. This helps to support children's safety and the effective management of her setting. The childminder monitors her educational provision by making regular checks to assess that the range of activities she provides link to the areas of learning. She is motivated and strives to maximise children's already good learning opportunities. The childminder shares information with other settings to support children's learning. She establishes good working partnerships with parents. The childminder obtains parents' views and values their contributions. They comment that she provides a welcoming, family-focused environment in which children are happy and enjoy learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251198 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 866495 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Kesgrave, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8.30am 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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