Baron Linda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2016 1 July 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 has taken steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. For example, she now checks the developmental progress of all children on roll who are in the early years age range. She shares her findings with others who provide care and learning for the children so that appropriate interventions can be sought, where necessary.  Children are happy and settled. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and readily go to her for a cuddle and support as they play and learn.  Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care.  The childminder takes account of children's interests and learning needs when planning for their next steps. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of toys and resources that are

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This provision is good

appropriate to the age of the children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored all ways to keep parents informed about their children's progress and encourage them to share knowledge of their children's learning.  The childminder does not always pay sufficient attention to ensuring that her verbal interactions with children fully support their use of sounds and words to communicate.  The childminder does not always allow children sufficient time to play and explore until the activities reach a natural conclusion.

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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 the arrangements to keep parents informed about their children's learning and encourage them to continue to share what they know  focus more closely on supporting children's use of sounds and words to communicate for a range of purposes  give children time to play and explore activities to the natural conclusion of their interest.

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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, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  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 has attended training in child protection to ensure she knows how to report concerns. A policy about whistleblowing has been introduced as part of the review of the childminder's safeguarding procedures. The childminder organises and manages her provision well. She takes responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice guidance. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children. The views of parents are sought as part of the childminder's self-evaluation process. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for her, describing her as a naturally warm and caring person. Parents would readily recommend her to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about them. She finds out about their starting points through her discussions with parents and her own observations. She has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with and how they like to play and learn. The childminder provides children with a varied range of resources and engages with them in their play. For example, she provides children with paint and encourages them to use brushes, sponges and their fingers to make marks. She names colours as she pours paint onto the paper. Children enjoy playing outdoors in the garden and are taken on outings to the local park. They develop their physical skills on the playground equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with the children in her care. She supports them as they move from home to her childminding setting. The childminder takes children on outings into the local community and meets up with other childminders and their children. This supports children to develop their social skills and positive attitudes to others. Children are treated with positive regard. The childminder effectively builds their self-esteem. She gives meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. The childminder demonstrates that she manages unwanted behaviour sensitively, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. Children are encouraged to learn about the importance of good hygiene habits, through consistent routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder regularly checks children's progress to help ensure that any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. Children develop the key skills needed for future learning, such as when they move on to nursery or school. They become independent and confident learners who readily select from the toys available to them. Following her last inspection, the childminder has improved opportunities for children to see print in the environment, supporting their understanding that print carries meaning. During art activities, younger children notice and are interested in the effects of making movements which leave marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250724 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1051123 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Felixstowe, 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.

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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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