Childminder 953524

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 25 June 2013

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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 made improvements to her practice since her previous inspection. She now demonstrates that she understands and complies with legal requirements. The childminder maintains and stores her documentation appropriately.  Children enjoy an interesting range of activities that promotes their learning. The childminder has gained a level 2 Forest School qualification since her previous inspection. Children go out regularly on purposefully selected outings. They spend much of their time learning outdoors.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents to ensure that children are emotionally well supported. She places a high priority on the happiness and well-being of children in her care.  Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have strong communication skills. The childminder maintains a keen focus on nurturing children's language abilities during all of their activities. Some children develop excellent speaking

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This provision is good

and listening skills by the time they move on to school.  The childminder knows children in her care well. She develops a close and trusting bond with them and they relish their time with her. The childminder helps children to develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder knows where children are in their development, her assessments are not frequent enough to enable her to target teaching swiftly to help children make more rapid progress in their learning.  Despite the childminder reflecting on and being aware of the strengths and weaknesses in her practice, she does not pinpoint ways to drive improvements and enhance her practice.

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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

 increase the regularity of assessments of children's achievement so that planning is more sharply focused on children making rapid progress  identify and set challenging goals to raise the quality of provision even higher and improve outcomes for children.

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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 took account of the views of parents as expressed in written testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures and records of children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of the regulations that she must follow. She completes essential training and has extended her skills since her previous inspection by completing a relevant qualification. The childminder monitors the progress made by children and knows how to put in place additional support if a child is not progressing as expected. The childminder seeks feedback from parents, checking that they are satisfied with the service she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's partner is registered as her assistant and is fully aware of her policies and procedures. He does not routinely work with children but has completed first-aid training, and is able to help the childminder for short periods or in an emergency, as needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning. She uses daily conversation as a means to update parents on children's activities, care and progress. The childminder also provides parents with written assessments and photographs of children engaged in activities. Parents are encouraged to share information about what children have been learning at home, particularly regarding special events and occasions. Where children speak English as an additional language, the childminder helps them to recognise their own language as well as English. Children become confident learners. The childminder encourages them to think, explore and express their own ideas. She listens to them perceptively and supports them to develop their interests. Children enthusiastically engage in a variety of activities and they make good progress in all areas of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know each child's needs and preferences well and tailors her approach around these to ensure that children receive individualised support. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are able to make many choices. For example, the childminder speaks to children about their wishes. She asks them if they are feeling hungry and allows them to decide whether to continue playing or stop and get ready for lunch. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise and develop their physical skills. They play in parks, woods and in the childminder's garden. The childminder successfully encourages children to behave well. She teaches them to have tolerance and respect for all those around them. The childminder has a calm and consistent approach towards children. She sets them at ease. Parents recognise how happy children feel in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have keenly developed skills in learning. They set their own goals and challenges. Children are confident to ask for help and support when they need it. When a task is difficult, children often persist until they complete it for themselves. Children who speak English as an additional language make very good progress in their communication and language and catch up with their peers. Children are very well prepared for their move on to the next stages in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 953524 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1043083 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Bury St. Edmunds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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