Childminder EY450949

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 30 April 2013

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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 is well qualified and committed to continuous improvement. She organises her setting well and seeks the views of her assistant and parents. This supports the identification of the childminder's strengths and areas for development.  Reflective practice is embedded into the childminder's daily assessment of what has gone well and what has not. She records any action needed, such as any action needed to improve and extend activities in the future.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She is dedicated to working together with them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's day and their developmental progress. Information is shared daily, through both verbal and written communication.  The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations effectively. She is aware of where each child is in their learning and the progress they

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This provision is good

have made since they have been attending her setting.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Children develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder and her assistant. They seek out familiar adults for support and reassurance as they explore the toys and resources available to them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully consider the varying concentration levels of the children when carrying out adult-led activities. Occasionally, children have to wait a long time to take their turn and their interest is not sustained.  Links with other settings that children attend are not always established in a timely way to fully ensure that information is quickly shared.

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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 teaching skills to take account of children's levels of concentration, in order to help them to maintain their interest when taking part in activities  establish consistency in the timeliness of building partnerships with others who provide care and learning for each of the children.

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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 and the assistant 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 the assistant, and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  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 indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She understands the importance of reporting changes to those living or working on the premises, to ensure that those having access to children are suitable to do so. A new assistant has recently been employed. A Disclosure and Barring Service check has been completed and the necessary documentation is in the process of being sent to Ofsted so that additional checks can be completed. The childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance. She evaluates her practice and shares what she learns with her assistant, to provide a good quality care and learning experience for children. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder. They are very happy with the standard of care and learning provided and appreciate the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about their likes, dislikes and where they are in their learning and development. Activities are planned and provided, that build on what children already know. For example, a planned activity to make Christmas puddings is focused on supporting children's developing awareness of numbers and counting. The childminder talks to children about the numbers they can see on the scales and encourages them to count as they take turns to spoon ingredients into the bowl. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play. She supports children's communication and language skills very well. She encourages children in conversation and promotes their developing speech and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and develop a good sense of belonging. They are happy and settled in this welcoming childminding setting. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for the children. She gently reminds them of these. Children readily use please and thank you, and respond well to the childminder's high expectations. They learn to negotiate the use of toys, take turns and respect each other's needs. Toys and resources are stored to enable children to select for themselves, promoting their independence and confidence. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder takes children on outings into the local community where they learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Their ability to apply skills relevant to their age supports them to develop the key skills needed for school. Children are confident. They develop independence and manage their own personal hygiene relevant to their age and ability. Older children give meaning to the pictures and marks they make, supporting their artistic creativity and their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450949 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1066145 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Kesgrave, Ipswich. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works term time only and works with an assistant. 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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