Childminder EY281863

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 5 January 2017

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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

 The childminder provides good-quality support and guidance for her assistants. She encourages them in their professional development. They complete regular training to enhance their skills and knowledge, which directly benefits the children who attend.  Children's communication and language are promoted well in the setting. The childminder and her assistants model and repeat language for children. For example, they give children simple instructions to follow to promote their listening skills.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She is warm, friendly and polite. She interacts positively with children throughout the day. She shows how she values children's achievements through regular encouragement and praise.  Children learn to develop independence. They are encouraged to manage their self-care needs, such as when getting ready to go outdoors. They eagerly tidy away toys as they

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This provision is good

develop their sense of responsibility.  Children are eager and motivated learners. They engage well in activities and enjoy challenging themselves to have a go at small tasks. Children enthusiastically share their learning with others and take pride in their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek in-depth information about children's previous learning and achievements when they first start at the setting.  The childminder does not evaluate her recently implemented system for monitoring children's progress to help her identify where provision and practice can be enhanced further.

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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

 gather detailed information from parents more consistently about children's prior achievements  evaluate the use of information from monitoring all children's progress to identify where provision and practice can be further developed to support their achievement to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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

The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and education for children. She reflects on the views of the children who attend to help her identify where to target improvements. She values the input which parents make to the ongoing development of the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. They demonstrate a good understanding of the age group with which they work and know how to recognise indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is dedicated to her own professional development. She has completed a childcare qualification and accesses a wide range of training opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills of how to effectively lead a childcare setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants understand how children learn. They complete regular, ongoing assessments of children's progress. They plan an interesting environment and activities which maintain children's engagement and concentration. Children use blocks to build and they count and sort. The childminder introduces models of different structures from around the world for children to explore and use as guidance. Children are eager to have a go at building their own structures. Babies confidently practise their early walking skills and communicate their delight with sounds and gesture. The childminder responds to babies' early communication. She introduces simple words for them to hear. She shares information with parents about children's progress and how to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to value the diversity of each other's lives. Children prepare and taste food from different cultures to enhance their knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences in the wider world. The childminder's assistant talks to children about how to keep themselves safe when playing outdoors. Children identify hazards, such as the slide, and know they must be careful when climbing and sliding. Children are kind and thoughtful as they play alongside each other. They share and pass each other resources so that they can complete what they set out to achieve. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They maintain good hygiene practices and eat healthy homemade food. They regularly access physical play in the fresh air to boost their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They are keen to learn and join in with a wide variety of activities. They are inquisitive and show determination to succeed in their chosen tasks. They play imaginatively and creatively as they explore and investigate. They listen carefully to adults and develop good social skills as they happily play alongside their friends. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281863 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1107600 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 18 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Ipswich, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 5 childcare qualification. She works with two assistants who both hold level 3 childcare qualifications. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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