Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2016 30 May 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The highly qualified childminder has a superb knowledge of how children learn and has very high expectations of what they can achieve. She is committed to her role and focuses on fulfilling the needs of every child. The childminder's support is highly effective in enabling children to make rapid progress in their learning and development, in readiness for school.  Highly positive and trusting partnerships are established with parents. The childminder keeps parents very well informed of their children's progress. She provides activity bags and books to support parents effectively to extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder forms extremely effective partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend. Children receive a very high level of consistency in their learning and development. Assessments are sharp, focused and precise, and involve the views of all professionals working with the children.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are extremely happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They form very close relationships with the childminder and other children. This supports their confidence and well-being exceptionally well. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn through play.  The childminder is extremely dedicated and committed to continually maintaining excellence in all areas. Reflective practice is excellent, clearly taking into account the views of parents and children. Written testimonials are consistently complimentary.  The childminder is an excellent role model, demonstrating kindness and respect to children. They learn how to be kind to each other and expertly manage their own behaviour. For example, children develop strategies to effectively share resources.

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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 excellent opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. All adults in the household have undergone appropriate checks to ensure they are suitable to have regular contact with children. The childminder effectively implements her robust policies and procedures. The childminder values the opportunity to share information with others. She regularly engages with other early years professionals to keep up to date with changes and share excellent practice and new ideas. The childminder attends training at every opportunity she gets to enable her to continue to enhance her practice further. She monitors all aspects of her provision, leading to exceptional practice and continuous improvement. The childminder has highlighted that she would like to continue to develop the already excellent outdoor provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is very skilled in supporting and assessing children's learning and development. Her extensive monitoring systems ensure that any gaps in learning are swiftly addressed, ensuring that all children continue to make excellent progress. The childminder gets to know the children very well through discussions with parents and focused and detailed observations. She then uses this information to provide highly responsive activities that are tailored to each child's individual needs and interests. She uses her in-depth knowledge to enthuse and engage children to the highest levels. For example, the childminder plans activities based around a book about a stick. She encourages children to try new things, such as painting with twigs. The childminder constantly maximises every opportunity to support and challenge children to make excellent progress. She enthusiastically talks to the children and skilfully questions them

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

so they have time to think about the answers to questions and solve their own problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children experience a seamless move from their home to the childminder's setting. The childminder obtains a wealth of information from parents when they first start, enabling her to provide continuity of care. Children settle extremely well and the childminder very quickly becomes perceptive to their needs. The childminder provides an outstanding, child-friendly learning environment. Children feel at ease, explore and play at their own pace as they make choices from an extensive range of excellent resources. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, in all weathers, helping them to stay healthy and develop their physical skills. Safety is paramount and all aspects are fully considered. The childminder is stringent in her supervision of children when they play outside or take part in outings. Children can take risks in a safe and supported manner.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress in their learning and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. Children learn to be independent from a young age, such as, collecting their coat and shoes before going outside. They listen to stories with interest and enjoy looking at books independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439263 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 850272 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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. She holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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