Childminder EY490072

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 uses observation and assessment successfully to inform the planning for children's future learning. Activities are challenging and interesting, and children are motivated to play, learn and make good progress.  The childminder skilfully interacts with children to help promote their thinking skills. For example, she purposefully asks questions to encourage children to think about what might happen next and gives them ample time to express their own ideas.  The childminder forms strong, nurturing bonds with the children. Toddlers feel very happy, safe and reassured in her company. This helps to support their emotional well- being particularly well.  The childminder accurately evaluates the strengths and areas for development in her practice. Feedback from others, including parents and children, is purposefully gathered and used to further improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is committed to her role. She regularly updates her knowledge and

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This provision is good

skills so that children benefit from a good-quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored all opportunities to involve parents in enhancing their children's ongoing learning and development 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

 enhance opportunities for parents to be even more actively involved in supporting their children's learning and development at home, in order to help children make the best progress possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in questionnaires and written testimonials.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of household members, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures for identifying and responding to any concerns that a child may be at risk of harm. She completes ongoing training and research which helps to deepen her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and practice. Outcomes for children are closely monitored. For example, the childminder makes effective use of online software to collate her detailed assessments of children's learning and identify gaps in their progress. The childminder evaluates children's use of resources and often makes improvements to the provision to help extend their learning experiences. The childminder generally shares information effectively with parents and other early years providers. For example, parents enjoy reading about their child's progress in a meaningful daily diary kept by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She models effective listening skills and purposefully introduces younger children to new words that relate to their play. For example, the childminder uses a variety of words to describe children's actions while they experiment with moving a rocket in different directions. A sharp focus is placed on encouraging children to strengthen their physical dexterity. For example, the childminder shows toddlers how to thread small hollow straws onto the ends of a pipe cleaner before encouraging them to have a go for themselves. The childminder makes good use of mathematical language in her interactions with children. She encourages young children to point to the basic shapes they see in books and they often enjoy singing rhymes with a counting theme.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to support children's smooth transition into the setting. For example, she finds out about children's interests and routines at home and plans activities that reflect these from the start. Children's behaviour is positive. The childminder places emphasis on supporting children to develop a good understanding of right and wrong from a young age. For example, she is a good role model and offers children gentle guidance and praise when they are considerate of each other. The childminder plans regular opportunities for children to encounter new people and environments, such as visits to local parent and toddler groups. The childminder teaches children the importance of adopting good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and develop a good foundation for future learning and school. They are very secure in their own abilities and are motivated to manage tasks independently. For example, toddlers express their preference to use a spoon to feed themselves. Children show resilience when faced with different social situations and tackle new experiences with great confidence. They show a strong interest in sharing books and often make connections with their real-life experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490072 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1015768 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Glemsford, near Sudbury in Suffolk. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Mondays and from 7.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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