Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well. All children make good progress.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides children with a welcoming, family environment where they safely learn through play.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their children's day. Parents are encouraged to continue to share what they know about their child.  Children have daily opportunities to experience fresh air and physical exercise. For example, the childminder attends local community groups with the children and plans trips out to places, such as the local playgrounds and farm visits. This helps to broaden children's knowledge of the wider world and helps to extend their confidence as they meet with other adults and children.  The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. She attends additional

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This provision is good

courses whenever possible, to develop her own skills and to benefit the needs of the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's checking 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 minded children also 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

 review the systems for the checking of children's progress to inform more precise planning, so that they are supported in reaching their full potential  strengthen the communication links with all the settings' minded children also 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, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training to ensure that she can protect children and knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a clear understanding of notifications she has to make to Ofsted. She implements policies and procedures well to ensure that children's safety and welfare is protected. The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and learning experiences. She reflects on, and evaluates, her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She regularly reviews activities she plans for the children. She monitors how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are very positive and feel that the childminder is reliable and provides a caring environment. Parents would happily recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment that gives children plenty of choice in their play. She gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. The childminder regularly observes children during activities and takes photographs to evidence their learning. She gets to know the children well and plans suitably challenging activities that help to engage them and build on their interests. Children eagerly take part in adult-led activities. For example, they enjoy painting their hands, make prints and use them to make butterflies. The childminder interacts purposefully with the children to support their learning and development. She listens well to them and skilfully asks questions to challenge their thinking and extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children to settle. Children demonstrate that they are very comfortable in their environment. The childminder is a positive role model. She gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. She gives gentle reminders to encourage children to use good manners. The childminder supports children's emotional needs well as they cope with changes in their lives. For example, she talks to them about what they can expect from starting school. Children become familiar with other settings, such as when they walk with the childminder to collect older children from school. This helps to develop their confidence in new situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. Children are confident individuals and make independent choices in their play. They are able to follow instructions and develop good concentration and perseverance as they confidently use equipment, such as scissors, carefully. Children learn to share and take turns and attend to their own personal care needs. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children gain many key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475553 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 973402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hadleigh, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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