Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 16 February 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not regularly assess children's progress to provide an accurate picture of how well they are doing in relation to their starting points and their expected levels of development. As a result, the childminder does not always plan activities which provide sufficient challenge for all children so that they make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not understand the procedures to follow regarding the protection of children's data.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment. She offers children a suitable range of toys and resources which help to engage them in purposeful play, so that they make steady progress in their learning and development.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's home and form warm, caring bonds with the childminder and each other. They demonstrate that they feel happy and secure.  The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She undertakes risk assessments and completes visual checks before children arrive each day to maintain a safe environment for them to play in.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals which promote their good health.  Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, in the childminder's garden and through outings to the local park. This helps to promote children's physical well-being.

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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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Due Date

 ensure that ongoing assessment is effectively used to assess how well children achieve in relation to their starting points and their expected levels of development, and use this information to accurately identify the next steps in children's learning and plan activities more tailored to their individual needs 07/12/2015

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Due Date

 acquire an understanding of the legal responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1989 (DPA) to ensure that information relating to the children cared for is handled in a way that ensures confidentiality and privacy. 16/11/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments and a selection of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder gains parents' opinions on the quality of the service she provides, so that she can review the quality of her setting. Written testimonials from parents are very complimentary of the childminder. They state that she is, 'Trustworthy' and provides, 'Superb care'. Parents would strongly recommend the childminder to others. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures. She has attended training to ensure that she understands what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder is not fully aware of the required procedures to follow regarding the protection of children's data.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a generally sound understanding of how children learn. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are adequately occupied as they choose what they want to do. Babies have adequate space to toddle around and practise their early walking skills. The childminder promotes children's speech and language skills well. She sensitively repeats words back so that children can hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder observes children while they play. She has a suitable understanding of where children are in their development. The required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and shared with parents. However, the childminder does not consistently assess how well all children achieve in relation to their starting points and their expected levels of development. This means that the childminder does not always plan and provide suitably challenging activities to meet children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

individual needs, so that all children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a homely environment which is very much child led. Children build secure bonds with the childminder and enjoy her attention. They are supported to settle into the childminding setting and grow in confidence. This effectively supports children to be emotionally ready to embrace new experiences. The childminder knows the children well and is attentive to their care needs. Children can rest or sleep, as they need to. The childminder develops positive and trusting partnerships with parents. She talks to them on a daily basis to keep them informed about their children's day. This supports children's welfare and continuity of care. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to socialise and cooperate with others at local toddler groups. This helps to develop their confidence.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are supported to acquire basic skills ready for the next stages in their learning, such as nursery or school. For example, the experienced childminder encourages children to name colours and count objects as they play. The childminder joins in with children's imaginative play. She engages children in conversation and children's vocabulary is developing well. Older children learn road safety rules when out with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251213 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 866497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Barham, near Ipswich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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