Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2017 16 September 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 well qualified and experienced childminder supports children's learning well. She has a good understanding of how to successfully extend and adapt activities to challenge and meet the needs of all the children in her care.  The childminder has a very positive approach to promoting good behaviour. Children all behave well and show consideration and respect for one another. They enjoy playing together and demonstrate good social skills.  Parents are kept fully involved in their children's progress and have daily communication with the childminder. They have the opportunity to give regular feedback about the service that the childminder provides.  Children benefit from regularly going on outings during their time with the childminder. They attend different groups and learn about the local community and environment.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The nurturing environment celebrates children's achievements and encourages them be successful

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has recently made changes to the way that she monitors children's progress, she has not yet analysed or evaluated the impact of these to see whether they are contributing to further improving outcomes for children.

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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

 enhance the process of self-evaluation to focus on analysing and evaluating the impact that recent improvements to the way that children's progress is monitored have on improving outcomes for children.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to maintaining good standards of care. She is keen to continue to extend her knowledge of the early years sector and attends local authority meetings to share good practice. She keeps fully up to date with current guidance and legislation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report these if any concerns arise, following the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder carries out risk assessments to continuously ensure children are safe. For example, when going on outings, she talks to children about road safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how young children learn. She supports their communication and language skills well. She asks children questions and challenges them to recall past events or to make links in their learning. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play. They engage very well and show high levels of concentration. For example, after playing with toy cars, children choose to create a pretend car wash. The childminder joins their play and talks to them about the patterns that the different wheels make. The childminder inspires children to use their imagination. They engage in role play activities and enthusiastically voice their ideas. Children all enjoy using a cardboard box as a train to go on a journey. The childminder challenges children to use their critical-thinking skills. For example, when they explore and investigate the shape-sorter blocks and ask for help, she encourages them to try another

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

way and to figure it out by investigating.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children all demonstrate that they are active learners. They show great enthusiasm at participating in activities and come up with their own ideas. The childminder encourages children to understand healthy practices, such as talking to them about why they wash their hands. She promotes a healthy lifestyle and children have daily opportunities to go outside for exercise and fresh air. The childminder is skilful at promoting children to be independent learners. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and embrace carrying out tasks themselves. Children enjoy getting the different resources ready for a tea party. They all understand the importance of sharing and turn taking. During their play, children include each other and they have formed secure relationships with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their development. This helps to prepare them for their future learning, including their move on to school. They show a love of learning and are eager to find out more about the world. Children demonstrate good physical skills. Outside, they enjoy kicking the ball around and inside they explore using different tools during a craft activity. They demonstrate high levels of self-confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232289 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1064330 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Ixworth, Suffolk. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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