Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2017 6 March 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 is committed to continuous improvement. She has taken effective steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. The childminder has attended training in child protection and improved her knowledge and understanding of what to do if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or another adult.  The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about their interests, likes and dislikes. The childminder is aware of where each child is in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continuing progress.  The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children, actively helping them to feel safe and settled. Children readily seek her out for support and reassurance. Older children confidently share their play experiences with her.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning. Information is shared daily through verbal

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This provision is good

communication and written records. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise activities to ensure that younger children are fully included. She sometimes allows older children to dominate her time and activities.  Children's growing awareness of keeping healthy is not consistently reinforced through personal hygiene routines.

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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

 review how activities are organised to ensure that younger children are always fully included  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 had on children's learning. She observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  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 the qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice. She talks daily with her co-childminder to discuss what has gone well throughout the day and what could be improved. Weekly meetings between the co-childminders and the assistant also take place to ensure that they share good practice and promote a good-quality care and learning experience for children. The childminder is enthusiastic about her own professional development. She attends relevant training courses to further develop her skills and knowledge and is currently working towards a relevant level 3 qualification. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the well-being of children. She is aware of the indicators of abuse and the risks associated with vulnerable families being drawn into extreme behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations effectively. She is aware of where each child is in their learning and the progress they have made since they have been attending the setting. She engages well with older children and supports their developing speech and language effectively. The childminder asks questions to challenge their thinking and gives them time to consider and express their own responses. The childminder engages children in conversation and actively listens to what they say. She responds positively to the babbles of younger children, who enjoy electronic toys with buttons and lights.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. Children are provided with a varied and interesting range of toys and resources that is appropriate for the age of the children attending. Children choose freely from the toys available to them, effectively supporting their independence and sense of belonging. Older children enjoy playing board games with the childminder, where they develop an understanding of the need to take turns. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. The childminder works with parents to agree consistent strategies for managing unwanted behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder monitors the progress of the children in her care. She identifies any emerging gaps in their learning so that appropriate interventions can be implemented. Children develop the key skills needed for school. They manage their self-care needs relevant to their age. Children practise their physical skills in the well-resourced garden and on outings. They count readily during board games that support their developing mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500156 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1088463 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and works from her co-childminder's house in Ipswich, Suffolk. They also work with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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