Childminder 250635

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 23 July 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not confident about the process to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a household member.  The childminder does not always encourage children to develop self-care skills. For example, when feeding younger children she does not encourage them to use a spoon to try to feed themselves.  The childminder's checking of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough. It does not ensure that possible gaps in individual areas of learning are identified swiftly and children are making the best possible progress that they can.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection. For example, she has improved the quality of her observations of children's learning. This helps her to accurately identify what she needs to do to support children's continuing progress.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning. Information is shared daily, through both verbal communication and written records.  The childminder is effective in promoting the development of children's language and communication skills. She responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies, introducing vocabulary and providing a running commentary as they play.  The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children in her care, actively supporting them to feel safe and settled. Children are exceptionally secure in their relationships with her and readily go to her for cuddles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the process to follow if an allegation is made against persons living or working on the premises. 31/10/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen the ways in which children's progress is monitored to ensure that they are making the best possible progress across all areas of learning  focus more closely on supporting children's developing independence in self-care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  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 requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. In this respect, children's welfare is protected well. Although she is not confident about the process to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a household member, the childminder would report to Ofsted to ensure that the regulator is informed. Written testimonials indicate that parents hold the childminder in high regard. Reflective practice is embedded into the childminder's daily assessment of what has gone well and what has not. She considers any action needed, such as how to extend activities next time and resources that she needs to obtain. The childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance, to ensure that she continues to meet the statutory requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with and knows the children in her care well. She provides a varied and interesting range of toys and resources that is appropriate for the age of the children attending. Toys and resources are stored to enable children to select for themselves, promoting their independence and confidence. The quality of interaction between the childminder and the children is good. She chats to the children during play and routine activities. The childminder is led by what the children want to do and responds well to their short concentration span, readily changing activities. Children enjoy exploring toys with buttons and flaps and quickly learn what they need to do to operate the toy. They have daily opportunities to be outdoors, where they have fresh air and develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Gaps in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge mean that the promotion of children's welfare is not yet good. Despite this, 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. However, the childminder does not always encourage children in their developing self-care skills. The childminder effectively supports children's developing awareness of managing their own emotions and behaviour. Clear and consistent boundaries are in place for children's behaviour. The strategies used by the childminder takes into account the age and level of understanding of the children. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the feelings of others. Good behaviour and individual efforts are valued and praised.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. Children develop the confidence to embrace new experiences and enjoy their play and learning. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners. For example, they explore musical instruments, finding out how they work and taking pleasure in making sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250635 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1051186 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for 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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Telephone number

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