Childminder EY433935

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 14 April 2016

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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 worked hard to address the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection. For example, she has improved how she observes and evaluates children's learning. This helps her to accurately identify what she needs to do to support children's continuing progress.  The childminder supervises the work of her assistants and supports their professional development. For example, they are booked on to training to improve their knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. The childminder keeps herself up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance to ensure that she continues to improve her provision.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their child's day and learning. Information is shared daily through both verbal communication and written records. They are encouraged to remain actively engaged

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This provision is good

in their children's learning, both in the setting and at home.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She plans and provides an interesting range of activities that builds on what children already know and promotes the next steps in their learning.  The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. She responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, there is not a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder and her assistants do not often allow children to play and explore independently.

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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

 improve the balance between adult-led and child-initiated activities by providing children with more opportunities to play and explore independently.

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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 her assistants 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 assistants and the qualifications of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector looked at the childminder's improvement plan.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and committed to continuous improvement. She organises her setting well and seeks the views of parents and her assistants. This supports the identification of her strengths and areas for development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. Necessary policies and procedures are in place and these are shared with parents, helping them make informed choices about their children's care. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder. They state that their children enjoy their time in the setting. Parents particularly appreciate that the childminder is flexible to meet their changing childcare needs. The childminder is aware of the importance of building a two-way flow with other settings that children attend so that their individual needs are identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She uses this information effectively to plan for their next steps in learning. She checks children's ongoing progress regularly to ensure that they are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play. She extends activities as they explore and investigate. For example, when children are playing with ice cubes to develop their sensory experiences, the childminder introduces fruit flavours into the ice for children to taste. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outside. Toys and resources are stored well to enable children to select for themselves, promoting their confidence to explore the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her provision. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family, helping children to develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder and her assistants. Children are happy and settled in this welcoming, family environment. They behave well and readily seek out adults for cuddles. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and gentle and helps children develop positive attitudes to others. They are helped to learn about the wider world. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning. They are confident and motivated to play and learn. Children enjoy activities provided by the childminder. They explore toys and electronic resources with interest, readily investigating how they work. Personal hygiene is promoted well. Children manage their personal hygiene relevant to their age and the childminder explains to them why hygiene routines are important, such as wiping noses and disposing of the tissue hygienically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433935 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1058491 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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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