Childminder EY316591

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 16 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She supports their communication and language skills well. The childminder adds new words into the children's vocabulary, speaks clearly and encourages the children to link words and sounds together. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.  Children form warm, caring bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder provides a welcoming, well-resourced environment. Children develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children also feel safe, happy and secure in her care.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets clear age- appropriate boundaries for children and gently reminds children of these throughout the day. Children develop good manners and learn to negotiate the use of toys and resources well.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She carefully considers the views of

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This provision is good

children, parents and other professionals to help inform her improvement plans. The childminder has high expectations of herself to continue to build on the good service that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning and development with the other early years settings they attend.

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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

 build on the opportunities children have to develop their own understanding of why things happen and how things work  strengthen the two-way flow of communication with the other early years settings that children attend.

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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 used for childminding.  The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder, and her suitability and of other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. She places high importance on keeping children safe. The childminder's risk assessments and daily checks of the premises are thorough and robust. The childminder attends regular training courses to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate so she can attend to children in the event of minor accidents or injuries. The childminder has formed successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets them regularly to share ideas for good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder gets to know children well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. She effectively uses this information to plan activities that are based around children's interests and provide them with appropriate levels of challenge. The childminder engages children well and her interactions are positive. She enthusiastically reads stories to them, encouraging them to develop their love for books. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. She skilfully incorporates mathematical concepts, numbers and colours into activities, such as when building with plastic bricks. Children develop their finger muscles through a range of activities, including painting and fitting plastic bricks together in preparation for learning to write. The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. She informs them of their children's progress and works together with them to support children's learning and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good social skills and become confident communicators. They attend toddler groups with the childminder where they meet and interact with new adults and children, and form friendships. Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They have a balanced diet and the childminder supports them to understand the importance of looking after their bodies. Children develop their independence skills. The childminder supports them to put on their own shoes and coats and attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age. Children have daily access to fresh air and physical exercise. They attend regular outings to places, such as the park and zoo, and enjoy dancing to music. Children develop high levels of confidence and are reassured by the childminder who is always close by. She praises them regularly and shows she values their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are well- prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. The childminder checks children's progress regularly so she can provide the appropriate provision for areas where children need extra support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316591 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 820468 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Ipswich, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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