Childminder EY252744

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2017 17 February 2015

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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 offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional and well organised and has effective procedures in place to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times.  The childminder uses information from her assessments of children's learning well to plan opportunities which promote their continued development. She uses guidance provided by other professionals to support the needs of those children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. This ensures their continued good progress.  The childminder knows the children well and understands how they learn and develop. She provides good opportunities for children which interest them, offers them challenge and keeps them successfully engaged and motivated to learn.  The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and teaches children good manners. Children are friendly, helpful and harmoniously play alongside each other. The

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This provision is good

childminder regularly praises children, which promotes their self-confidence effectively.  The childminder gives children consistent messages about her expectations for their behaviour. Children listen to the childminder and respond well to the boundaries and rules she sets. They learn to control their feelings and emotions well, and are kind to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder monitors children's progress well overall, her systems are not yet highly effective, in precisely indicating where children are at risk of falling behind.

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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 systems further for monitoring children's ongoing progress from entry, so that any concerns with development are identified at the earliest opportunity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, 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 all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to respond to any concerns she has about children's welfare. She has good knowledge of safeguarding and diligently follows robust procedures, to keep children safe from harm. The childminder reflects on her provision well and seeks parent's views to help her identify future developments. Parents comment positively about the good level of care she offers. The childminder works well in partnership with other settings children attend. They successfully share information on assessments they make of children and work well together with similar plans to consistently promote children's learning. The childminder keeps up to date with current developments for effective practice and local initiatives, such as placing an even higher focus on children's good health and physical well-being. She seeks additional training to help her improve her skills and knowledge, to directly benefit those children who attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares information well with parents about children's learning and development. Parents contribute to children's records and the childminder uses this information to plan for their learning. The childminder includes all children in activities. She adapts her teaching practice to take account of children's different abilities and to challenge them effectively. The childminder and children talk whilst they colour in pictures of their favourite characters. Children choose and identify different colours and show good concentration skills as they carefully draw. The childminder maintains children's interest and adds further resources which excite children. They listen to the childminder's instructions carefully when she suggests what to do next. Children are encouraged to be creative and follow their own ideas successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are familiar with the setting's routines and respond well to the childminder's prompts. They move with ease between routines, such as nappy changing and eating, to engaging enthusiastically in play. Children are eager to complete small tasks for themselves. They tidy away the toys and help to prepare for lunch. The childminder takes account of children's allergies and special dietary requirements when preparing food. She communicates effectively with parents to ensure she meets children's health needs continuously. The childminder promotes children's good hygiene. They know they must wash their hands before they eat. Children eat healthy and well-balanced meals and are encouraged to drink regularly. They have good opportunities for physical activity, such as walks to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They are eager to join in activities and engage for prolonged periods, showing good concentration and creativity. They develop good social skills when playing with their peers. They listen and respond well to adults. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252744 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1091621 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Mildenhall, Suffolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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