Childminder EY419765

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 22 June 2012

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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 well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She interacts very well with them and skilfully questions them to support their learning and development. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's development. She observes children in their play and takes photographs as evidence of their learning. Parents are encouraged to continue sharing what they know about their child.  Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and supporting their physical well-being.  The childminder provides children with a welcoming, family environment where they can safely learn through play. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development programme is not yet focused enough on broadening specific areas of knowledge and skills, in order to raise the quality of the provision and teaching to the highest level.  The childminder's monitoring of children's progress is not yet robust enough to secure the best possible outcomes for all children.  Some aspects of partnership working are not fully robust as the childminder has yet to build effective communication links with all the different settings that children 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

 enhance the quality of teaching and learning further by reviewing professional development plans so that training is more sharply focused and targeted on broadening knowledge and skills  strengthen the monitoring of children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning so they have greater opportunities to make higher levels of progress  strengthen the communication links with all the settings that children attend so that children fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress.

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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 and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and learning experiences. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She reviews activities that she plans for the children and monitors how successful they are so she can plan ways to improve them further. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder's risk assessments and daily checks of the premises are thorough.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans interesting activities that help them to achieve their next steps in learning. She provides opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn through first-hand experiences. For example, children experiment with sand using a variety of tools, different sized containers and weighing scales. They are motivated and engaged for extended periods. The childminder gets down to children's level. She watches them in their play, carefully listens, and identifies opportunities to involve herself in activities to build on their learning further. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. She talks about quantities and encourages children to identify numbers on the scales. Children develop a good awareness of numbers and mathematical language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very comfortable in their environment and demonstrate that they have built a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. She uses constant praise and encouragement throughout activities, enabling children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. Children develop a practical sense of responsibility as they happily help the childminder tidy away toys and resources before playing outside. The childminder plans outings and attends local groups with the children. These teach children about the local community and extend their confidence as they meet other adults and children. Children practise the emergency evacuation drill. They learn about road safety rules when they are out with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. They learn to share and take turns and become more independent. They put on their own shoes before going outside and they attend to their own personal care needs. Children are confident individuals who make independent choices in their play. They develop good concentration and perseverance. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419765 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 852034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in West Row, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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