Childminder EY401413

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 6 December 2010

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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 reflects on the service that she provides. Self-evaluation takes into account the views of parents and children and this helps the childminder to identify her strengths and areas for development.  Children are happy and settled. They form secure emotional attachments to the childminder, readily going to her for hugs, cuddles and a chat.  The childminder builds friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day. Parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child and their developmental progress.  The childminder takes into account children's individual learning needs when planning for their next steps. The quality of teaching is consistently good, supporting children to make good progress.  The childminder promotes children's developing critical-thinking skills skilfully. She asks questions to challenge their thinking and gives them time to consider and express their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not sharply focused, to support her in maintaining outstanding care and learning for all children.  The childminder does not consider a wide range of activities when planning for outdoor play. This does not fully support those children who learn best when outdoors.  The childminder does not pay sufficient attention to the physical environment. Toys are stacked on top of each other under the stairs. This does not enable children to easily make independent choices about what they play with.

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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

 strengthen the plans for professional development, to work towards maintaining outstanding practice  make better use of a range of activities in the outdoor area to promote all children's progress  provide more support for children to make choices about what they want to play with and to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector jointly evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, the qualifications of the childminder and looked at her self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. This helps to ensure that she is able to support children's physical well-being. The childminder has also attended training in child protection, to reinforce her knowledge of how to protect children's welfare and report concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's home is secure. Risk assessments are carried out, so that children are able to play safely both indoors and outside. Checks are also carried out for outings, to ensure that community facilities used by children are safe. Parents value the friendly, supportive environment. The childminder has also built good partnerships with staff in other settings that children attend, promoting an effective, two-way flow of information. She works with them to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Planned activities are interesting and varied. Children are effectively supported to be active learners and participate in activities at their own level. When making collage pictures for Easter, older children create patterns while younger ones enjoy exploring the textures of glue and sticky paper. The childminder skilfully extends activities, such as supporting children to use scissors to cut out shapes for their collage. She is actively engaged in children's play, supporting them to become confident communicators. Children enjoy telling the childminder about their past experiences. They talk readily as they observe the caterpillars in the butterfly garden, predicting what will happen next in the lifecycle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported very well in this warm and welcoming setting. The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her setting. Written testimonials from parents confirm that they appreciate that the childminder is always happy to see the children and follows established routines to promote continuity of care. They value that she is supportive and responsive to children's needs. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with respect. Children are gently and calmly reminded of the need to share and take turns. Children play well together and have regard for each other's needs and feelings. The childminder helps children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as when they move on to nursery or school. The childminder monitors their progress, to ensure that any gaps in their learning are identified and addressed. Children are confident and embrace new experiences readily. They enjoy stories and understand that print carries meaning. Children spontaneously use numbers and counting in their play activities. They manage their own personal hygiene, relevant to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401413 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 849913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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