Childminder EY227136

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 is skilful at supporting children to achieve well. Children are making good progress across all areas of learning.  Children show that they enjoy the time they spend at the setting. They settle well and are eager to participate in activities.  The childminder sets high expectations for children's behaviour. Children learn about how to share and how to respect each other.  The childminder works closely with her assistant and ensures that she keeps up to date with relevant training and any new or amended policies and procedures.  Parent's are very involved in their children's development and regularly contribute to their learning. Parents speak very highly of the caring nature of the childminder.

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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.  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 to an outstanding quality.

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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

The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge of child development, which she utilises well to provide an environment where children flourish. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure children are in a safe environment. Children learn about how to be safe and how to look after themselves. The childminder has formed strong partnership working with other settings and with parents to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder values the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvements to her practice. However, her self-evaluation does not place a strong emphasis on how the quality of teaching will be raised to the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful at supporting children to be confident learners that demonstrate an enthusiasm for joining in. The childminder understands the importance of children having strong foundations in the prime areas of learning. She plans challenging and exciting activities that are based around children's individual learning styles and interests. The childminder accurately tracks children's progress and identifies areas that may need further support, working closely with parents and when needed, other professionals. Parents make regular contributions to their children's learning and extend their learning at home with support from the childminder. Children are empowered to lead their own play and to explore with their senses. For example, younger children explore light and dark shapes with the torches.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are very well supported. As a result, children show high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. For example, children are very proud and excited when they receive the star of the week. Children have formed strong relationships with the childminder and they communicate their needs and feelings well from a young age. The childminder encourages children to talk about their lives and their family, learning to embrace people's differences. Children learn about how to look after others around them, which is heightened by the opportunity to look after a range of animals at the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are emotionally well prepared for their move on to school. Children demonstrate a love of learning and are excited about going to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY227136 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1050904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 28

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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 2002 and works at the home of her co-childminder in Red Lodge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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