Childminder 251344

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2017 15 May 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 experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well and they make good progress.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their well- being. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs. Children confidently explore their environment and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. Parents share information about their child and the childminder keeps them well informed about their child's development.  Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical development. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, she regularly attends local groups with the children and plans trips to places in the community, such as the parks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not check children's progress robustly enough to secure the very best possible outcomes for children.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children's early literacy skills.

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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 the checking of children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning so that they have opportunities to make rapid progress  make the most of opportunities to promote children's early reading and writing skills.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation. She checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  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

The childminder is committed to providing children with good-quality care and learning experiences. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder reviews activities she plans for the children. She monitors how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. The childminder attends mandatory training. She regularly meets with other childminders and keeps up to date with developments in childcare practice to improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and protected from harm. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and is fully aware of what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and plans activities that engage them and build on their interests. She recognises that young children's concentration span can be short and is very flexible with activities. The childminder gets down to the children's level and provides support when required. She talks to children as they play and listens well to their responses. She uses opportunities to incorporate numbers and colours into children's play. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of her setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder. They learn about each other's similarities and differences, other cultures and ways of life outside of their own experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. Children are very comfortable in their environment. The childminder provides children with simple house rules so that they have a clear understanding of what she expects of them. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and helps children to play harmoniously together. Children learn how to share and take turns. The childminder routinely provides praise and encouragement as she recognises children's achievements. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder supports children to prepare emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or starting school. For example, they develop their independence as they explore at their own pace and select the resources they wish to play with. Children develop self-care skills and learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before mealtimes. They understand and follow rules that keep them safe, learning about road safety when out with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251344 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1090277 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Lowestoft, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8.30am until 5.30pm, 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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