Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2017 4 February 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has improved her understanding of good practice since her last inspection. She understands the importance of carrying out accurate and effective self- evaluation to help establish and maintain good quality care.  The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to promote children's social and emotional development. She intends to offer children a lot of praise and encouragement to boost their self-esteem and self-confidence to high levels.  The childminder has documents in place to accurately track children's development. She plans to carry out regular observations, in order to assess children's progress. She intends to use this information to plan challenging activities for each child to participate in.  The childminder shows a good knowledge on how to promote children's well-being. She has updated her child protection training and keeps up to date with guidance from the

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The provision meets requirements

Local Safeguarding Children Board. She carries out risk assessments to ensure that children are in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding on how to promote positive partnerships with parents. She intends to fully collaborate with them to discuss children's interests and progress in their learning.  The childminder intends to provide an environment that celebrates diversity. She plans different activities throughout the year to enable children to learn about the wider community and to respect different cultures.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251173 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1058057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Ipswich. She operates from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time only.

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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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