Childminder EY426649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2016 22 October 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 positive steps to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she has completed a paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder now works closely with parents and gathers detailed information about what children can do when they first start at the setting.  Children actively participate in a good range of planned activities. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and supports their play and learning well. All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's day. The childminder observes children in their play and takes photographs to evidence their learning. She encourages parents to view their children's records regularly.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They have daily opportunities for exercise and

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This provision is good

fresh air. This helps to promote children's good health and supports their physical well- being. The childminder regularly attends local groups with the children and plans trips out to places in the community, such as the library, country park and forest.  The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices 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 sometimes overlooks opportunities to extend children's thinking skills to higher levels.  The childminder's checking of children's progress is not yet robust enough to secure the best possible outcomes for all children.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to link their thoughts and to develop their own ideas  strengthen the checking of children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning, so they have greater opportunities to make higher levels of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, 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 and the suitability of other household members.  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 a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality provision. She regularly reflects on, and evaluates, her practice to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder 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, stating that their children are always happy to attend. Parents would happily recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminding setting is very much led by children. The childminder gets to know the children in her care well and follows their interests and suggestions for activities. Children make choices about what they want to do and when. The childminder effectively supports children's decision making. She gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. The childminder promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. She consistently provides a narrative to activities and enthusiastically talks to the children as they play. The childminder generally uses questions well. She sensitively repeats what children have said to her, enabling them to hear the words pronounced correctly. The childminder also supports children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. Children are very comfortable in their environment and demonstrate that they have built a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement during activities. This enables children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners and share toys. Children practise the emergency evacuation drill. They learn about road safety rules when out with the childminder. The childminder supports children to be emotionally prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. They concentrate well, develop good physical skills and confidently use equipment, such as glue sticks. Children recognise colours and use number names as they play. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder. The childminder works with parents to put consistent approaches in place if there are any identified areas in the children's development that need support. This ensures that all children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426649 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1058473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Brandon, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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