Childminder EY463905

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 9 January 2017

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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 embraces many professional development opportunities. For instance, she has attended several purposefully selected training courses to secure her good skills and knowledge. She strives to continue to gather guidance and suggestions, in order to build further on the good improvement made since the last inspection.  The childminder uses observation and assessments effectively to identify children's next steps, and tailors activities to move them forward in their learning. She offers good opportunities to enrich children's interest in writing for different purposes.  The childminder continuously exchanges information with parents. Children experience good continuity in their learning and achievement across the setting and at home.  Children build secure emotional relationships with the childminder. She is attentive and sensitive to their individual care needs and preferences. Children display high levels of

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This provision is good

self-esteem and are skilfully supported to learn positive manners.  The childminder works in cohesive partnership with her co-childminder and assistant. She oversees the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities to enrich children's awareness of languages other than English and Portuguese, including the other languages used by children and their families at home.

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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

 provide enhanced opportunities for children to explore other languages, in order to enrich their communication and language skills to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder, assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written questionnaires.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of those living and working at the setting.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made substantial improvements since the last inspection. She has worked tirelessly to follow up support provided by local authority advisors. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training to increase her understanding of safeguarding procedures and her commitment to following these duties is strong. For example, she monitors children's attendance and discusses any unexpected absences with parents. The use of self-evaluation is now well established and there are clear plans to continue to enhance the quality of the provision for children. The childminder is confident in tackling any issues of underperformance in teaching. She motivates her assistant to attend relevant training and enhance her skills to benefit the children further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed an effective system to assess children's learning and identify areas where they need further support or challenge. She plans interesting activities that support children's next steps and effectively close any gaps in their learning. This is an improvement since the last inspection. The childminder provides a richly resourced environment where children are confident to explore objects. For example, three-year-olds use increasingly secure language to describe the actions involved when peeling and chopping an onion. The childminder teaches children effectively. Children have good opportunities to solve problems and compare the shapes and sizes of different objects. For instance, they are encouraged to explore the height of the plants they care for, using mathematical language such as taller and shorter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a gentle and nurturing approach to her role. Children are affectionate towards the childminder and show that they feel at ease in her care. The childminder has made many changes to the provision to increase opportunities for children to be independent. For instance, children know where to hang up their belongings and take responsibility for putting their shoes away in their own named basket. The childminder models kind and respectful actions and provides children with ample encouragement to motivate their good behaviour. The childminder often talks to them about aspects of a healthy lifestyle. For example, during role play activities, they discuss foods that are good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen to learn, and show good levels of sustained concentration and engagement. Their confidence in tackling new tasks is developing well. They are successfully learning good personal care skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463905 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1082956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works in the home of her co-childminder and also works with an assistant.

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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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