Childminder EY216236

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 10 December 2015

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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 the last inspection. She actively seeks out information to improve her practice so that she can meet the needs of the children effectively.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children’s personal and emotional development is nurtured. Children feel safe, secure and happy in her care.  The childminder provides activities based on individual children's interests. She shares their enthusiasm for learning and encourages them to explore their environment and to be imaginative.  The childminder uses many opportunities during children's play to teach them early reading, mathematics and writing skills.  The childminder places high importance on healthy eating. She provides a wide range of healthy meals and snacks, including fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system used for formative assessments is not sufficiently detailed to quickly identify any gaps in a child's learning and development, and does not include parental contributions.

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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

 introduce a system that quickly identifies any gaps in a child's learning and development. Use this information to provide activities that will support the child's progress across the seven areas of learning.  share more detailed information with parents about their child's learning and development to help them to understand how their child is doing in relation to their age and what they need to do to 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 spoke with the childminder and a child at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies, procedures and records of children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding about child protection issues. She is able to identify any concerns about children's welfare and is clear about the procedures to follow. Children make good progress towards reaching the early learning goals because the childminder provides a safe environment where they access a range of interesting and challenging experiences. The childminder focuses well on helping children to acquire all the skills they need, in readiness for starting school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The good quality of teaching encourages children to be motivated and excited to learn. Regular outings and purposeful activities encourage children to explore their environment and find out about the wider world. Resources are carefully selected to extend children's individual interests. For example, when children show an interest in animals, the childminder takes every opportunity to teach them about wildlife, including how to research using a computer and using the library and the zoo as a resource. Children are involved in choosing animal masks and help to order them on the computer. There is great excitement and delight when the parcel with their name on arrives. They know the names of the animals, the sounds they make and the pattern on their fur. They are able to count the masks with support, ensuring there are enough for each member of the family. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to question children to enhance their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

understanding and solve problems. For example, children show a high level of curiosity as they hold a worm in their hand to study its behaviour closely. They know that it has no bones because the childminder has been teaching the children about skeletons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a high level of self-confidence and develop their independence because the childminder provides opportunities for them to be involved in meeting their own needs, such as helping to prepare their lunch and dressing themselves. The children have a strong emotional attachment to the childminder which promotes their physical and emotional health, helping their transition to other settings. The childminder offers gentle support when teaching children to manage their own behaviour. They learn to be polite, kind and considerate towards others. As a result, they are well prepared to respect others and contribute to wider society and life in Britain.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She is highly skilled in responding to children’s interests and individual needs and, as a result, all groups of children make good progress and have high levels of enthusiasm and engagement in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216236 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1040856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and school 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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Telephone number

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