Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 30 September 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not use what she knows about the children effectively. She does not plan a sufficiently interesting and challenging learning experience that actively supports the next steps in their learning.  The assessment of children's progress is not rigorous enough. The childminder does not ensure that children are making the best possible progress that they can.  The childminder does not always use opportunities to support children's developing awareness of number names and counting.  Children's growing awareness of keeping healthy is not consistently reinforced through personal hygiene routines.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has taken steps to address the actions set at the last inspection. She has improved her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures to ensure that knows what to do to protect the welfare of children.  The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day. Information is shared daily.  The childminder establishes close emotional attachments with the children in her care. Children are happy and settled. They readily go to the childminder for reassurance and support as they play and learn.  The childminder supports children's speech and communication skills well. She talks to children as they play, providing a running commentary about what they are doing. She introduces new vocabulary and responds well to the babbles and gestures of younger children.

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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

 use the information gained from observing children as they play to plan a suitably challenging learning experience to help children make good progress 28/02/2017

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 improve the way children's level of achievement is assessed, to ensure that they are making the best progress that they can across all areas of learning. 28/02/2017

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

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Due Date

 focus more closely on consistently supporting children's developing awareness of number names and counting  reinforce children's growing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices more consistently.

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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. 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 requires improvement

The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents when planning for improvement. Following the last inspection she has put in place an action plan for development that is achievable and designed to improve the quality of her practice. However, she does not accurately monitor the developmental progress of children. The childminder is not confident about whether children are working at typical levels of development for their age or if there are any gaps. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concern in order to protect the emotional and physical well-being of children. She has completed training in child protection and has updated her written policy to ensure that it is in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. Policies and procedures are shared with parents, enabling them to make informed choices about their children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows the children well. Although she does not use this knowledge to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning, the childminder does provide age- appropriate toys that children enjoy. The childminder often misses opportunities to support children's mathematical development. For example, when children sit with her to look at a book about numbers she talks to children about the illustrations but does not count the number of items. She understands the short concentration span of younger children and readily moves on to another activity. She interacts well with the children and is actively engaged in their play. Children develop their physical skills and take part in active play. They enjoy playing catch with the soft balls and the childminder is careful to ensure that all children are included. Children enjoy imaginative play, based on their own experiences. They pretend to make cups of tea and take the dolls for a walk.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully support children's developing awareness of good health. For example, routines for washing hands before eating are not consistently applied to help children understand about the importance of good hygiene. Despite this, the childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She follows these closely, promoting continuity of care. Children develop a sense of belonging. They play well together and learn about the importance of respecting each other's needs and feelings. Children readily share popular resources, such as the balls, with each other. Risk assessments are used effectively and children's safety is promoted well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the assessment of children's progress mean that the childminder does not have accurate information to support her in helping children to make good progress. Despite this, children are developing the key skills needed to be ready for school. They practise dressing and undressing the dolls. Children enjoy their play and develop the confidence to embrace new experiences. They learn to play independently as well as with adult support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446013 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1075433 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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