Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2017 19 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has fully reviewed her policies and procedures for safeguarding children. In particular, she has established a good understanding of what she must do to protect children in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household.  The childminder has enhanced the arrangements for assessing and planning for children's learning. She plans activities that are based securely around children's interests and any gaps that are emerging in their development. Children make good progress given their starting points.  Children's communication and language skills are fostered particularly well. For example, the childminder models language effectively as children play and asks them questions that encourage them to respond.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. There is an effective two- way flow of information which helps to promote good continuity in children's care and

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This provision is good

learning.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She regularly seeks the views of parents in order to help identify areas of her practice to improve further. All of the actions set at the last inspection have been met well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some craft activities, the childminder does not fully exploit opportunities for younger children to explore their own imaginative ideas and creativity.

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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 opportunities for younger children to explore their own imaginative ideas and think creatively for themselves.

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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 discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in questionnaires.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records and evidence of training and the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very clear about procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant in maintaining safe and secure surroundings for children. The childminder focuses well on her professional development and improves her skills and knowledge in various ways. For example, she regularly researches good practice through accessing online resources and visits the local pre- school to share ideas. The childminder has addressed gaps in her knowledge since the last inspection. In particular, she has completed a relevant paediatric first-aid course to help strengthen her knowledge of how to care for children if they sustain an injury. Parents are kept well informed about their children's care and ongoing progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and identifies how she is going to help children move on in their learning. She is skilled at using the children's interests as a starting point to motivate their learning. For example, the childminder models clear language and encourages children to repeat phrases from a story they particularly enjoy. There are good opportunities for younger children to begin to explore mathematical concepts. For instance, the childminder asks them to identify the shapes they see in books and encourages them to count bricks as they connect them together. From a young age, children start to develop an interest in making marks with pens and other media. They bring meaning to their drawings as they point out the ears, eyes and nose they have drawn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is supportive of children's individual needs and well-being. She celebrates children's efforts and achievements with lots of praise, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to socialise with larger groups of children during visits to toddler groups. Their behaviour is positive and they are taught right from wrong. For example, the childminder takes time to explain to younger children that it is unsafe to throw toys. The childminder supports children's growing awareness of how to keep themselves healthy. For example, she uses a popular a story book about a caterpillar to inspire discussions about foods that are healthy and those that are best eaten in moderation.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their starting points. They are confident and enthusiastic learners who enjoy finding out about how things work. Younger children confidently make choices in their play and sustain their concentration well. Children are increasing their vocabulary and convey their understanding clearly in conversations with the childminder and each other. ?They are gaining a solid foundation that helps to prepare them for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. For example, they develop a strong interest in learning to write the letters in their name and show a good understanding of what might happen next when they share stories together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318728 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1107631 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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