Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 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 is committed to providing a good quality care and learning experience for all children. She reflects on the service that she provides and seeks the views of parents and children when planning for improvement.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day and learning. Parents are encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning and share what they know about them.  The childminder takes into account children's learning needs when planning for their next steps. Activities are interesting and motivate children to play, learn and make good progress.  The childminder ensures that her premises are warm and welcoming. She is a very good role model, is calm, gentle and treats children with positive regard. Children are exceptionally well behaved and readily seek out others to share their play experiences.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's developing critical-thinking skills. She asks

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This provision is good

questions to challenge their thinking and gives them time to consider and express their own responses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not pay sufficient attention to ensuring that children have consistent opportunities to see and use printed materials, as part of the development of their early reading skills.  The childminder does not fully support children to engage in imaginative role play based on their own experiences.

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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

 focus more closely on promoting children's early reading skills  build on opportunities that children have to engage in imaginative role play based on their own experiences.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She is committed to continuous improvement and her own professional development. She seeks the views of other professionals to share good practice and attends relevant training. The childminder uses her own learning to promote interesting learning opportunities for children. For example, she attended training in promoting music to children, and has subsequently arranged weekly music sessions with a specialist music teacher. Written testimonials from parents indicate that they are very happy with the activities provided. They hold the childminder in high regard. The childminder has established partnerships with the local primary school and nursery to promote a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She knows what she needs to do to support their continuing progress. The childminder is led by what children choose to do and responds very well to their changing interests. For example, when children lose interest in exploring and experimenting with malleable materials the childminder readily invites them to move on to another activity. Children enjoy a craft activity, making creatures from pebbles they had found on the beach, during an outing the previous day. The childminder chats with children about their past experiences. Children willingly take turns to speak and listen. They enthusiastically ask questions about resources the childminder has available, and listen intently as the childminder talks to them about volcanoes and introduces new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. They are supported effectively as they move from home to the childminding setting through settling-in visits and the childminder visiting children in their own home. She establishes warm, caring relationships with children in her care. They readily go to her for cuddles and support as they play and learn. Children are happy and settled. The childminder effectively builds children's self- esteem. She gives meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. Children consider the needs of others as they play. The childminder takes them on outings into the local community where they develop their social skills and develop positive attitudes to others. Children enjoy playing outdoors and develop their physical skills on the outdoor equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder checks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are identified and managed. Children develop a good foundation for future learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are confident and embrace new experiences willingly. Children manage their own personal hygiene needs relevant to their age. They enjoy stories and listen attentively. They count confidently in routine, play situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480595 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 987712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 the Eye area of Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4 and follows the Montessori teaching philosophy.

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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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