Childminder EY351916

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 24 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 encourages children to be creative and to express themselves. Children are happy and confident learners who show high levels of self-confidence.  Children learn about how to deal with their emotions and the childminder sets high expectations for their behaviour. Children respond well to the boundaries that are set and behave very well, demonstrating good social skills.  Children benefit from learning about the wider community. Children learn to respect others around them and happily talk about their own lifestyle and families, which enhances their self-esteem further.  Parents feel very well supported and enjoy being part of their children's learning. They regularly contribute to their development and feel fully involved.  The childminder works closely with her assistants and co-childminders to identify areas for improvement that take into consideration the views of parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on effectively reflecting on recent changes to practice and guidance to improve practice further.  The childminder has not yet fully identified where further improvements to the quality of teaching can be made.

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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 professional development to more effectively reflect on current practice and guidance to improve practice further  strengthen the monitoring of practice to place a stronger emphasis on raising the quality of teaching further.

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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 observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as how the childminder evaluates and evidence of the suitability of assistants working with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safeguarding procedures and policies, as well as observation and assessment documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and ensures that assistants keep up to date with current policies and procedures and relevant training. The childminder has created a stimulating environment where children feel valued and learn about how to be healthy and keep themselves safe. For example, they participate in regular fire drills and have recently had a visit from a dental nurse. The childminder has a strong emphasis on parent partnerships and has established open lines of communication to further enhance children's learning, both at home and at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has created a very engaging and nurturing environment for children. They have access to a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors, where children can explore freely. The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how children learn. She skilfully interacts with children to extend their learning further. For example, during a planned craft activity children explore different mathematical concepts that the childminder introduces. The childminder encourages children to explore with their senses and children have regular opportunities to mark make and explore messy play. Children are encouraged to make links between their experiences and to use their critical- thinking skills. For example, children are encouraged to find their own baskets and pegs to put their belongings in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to lead their own play and children show that they enjoy being independent learners. Children learn about healthy practices, such as why it is important to wear sun cream. Their physical well-being is supported well and they have a wide range of outdoor equipment to promote their physical skills. The childminder embraces each child's individuality. For example, they have a family board where they can talk about their families and things that are special to them. Children enjoy doing tasks themselves, such as choosing what they would like for snack and helping to set up activities. Children are proud to share their achievements with other children and their parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has established successful strategies to ensure that children are well prepared for their move on to school. Children are making good progress across all areas of learning and consistently demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They talk with excitement about starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351916 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1050907 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Red Lodge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with two co-childminders and one assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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