Childminder EY466276

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 3 February 2014

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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 monitors her practice to help ensure that children receive a good quality care and learning experience. She seeks the views of parents and children when identifying her strengths and areas for improvement.  The childminder builds friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning. Parents are encouraged to continue to share what they know about their child, promoting a useful flow of information to support children's care and learning needs.  The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about their likes, dislikes and interests. She understands where they are in their development and what she needs to do to support their continuing progress.  Children's emotional well-being is fostered well. The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with the children in her care. They readily go to her for cuddles and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to imitate words and sounds clearly as part of their developing language and communication skills.  The childminder does not consistently pronounce initial sounds accurately when supporting children's developing awareness of naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet.

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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

 focus more closely on consistently supporting children's developing use of sounds and words to communicate  make the most of opportunities to help children learn to hear and say the initial sounds in words correctly, further promoting their early reading skills.

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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.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder liaises with other childcare professionals to share good practice. She takes responsibility for keeping up to date with latest legislation and good practice guidance as part of her own professional development. For example, she has completed training in how to recognise and support vulnerable families. This helps her to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse to ensure that she is able to recognise when a child is at risk. She knows how to report concerns. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder. They state that they particularly appreciate her willingness to advise them about child-rearing practices. Parents describe the childminder as 'a lovely lady' who 'does a tremendous job'.

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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 uses this information well to plan for the next steps in the children's learning. The quality of interaction between the childminder and the children is good. She responds well to children's interests and readily changes activities in response to the short concentration span of younger children. She is actively engaged in their play and extends activities to build on what they already know and can do. For example, when singing songs about autumn leaves the childminder introduces drawing and encourages children to draw around the leaves. She moves on to helping children learn about giving meaning to the marks they make, helping to foster their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming childminding setting. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and are secure in their relationships with her. Children enjoy the childminder's consistent support and reassurance as they explore the toys and resources available to them. She helps them to play in ways that are safe for themselves and others. For example, she reminds children about safe practices, such as the risks of slipping on the play mat if they walk on it. Children play happily together and share resources. The childminder manages unwanted behaviour sensitively, taking into account the children's age and level of understanding. Children are well mannered, readily using please and thank you without being prompted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. They confidently lead their own play and learning and choose what they want to do. Children are taken on outings into the local environment. They develop their physical skills in the garden and local playground. Children manage their personal hygiene needs relevant to their age. Younger children readily wash their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466276 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1102599 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newmarket, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 5.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. Childcare on Saturdays and bank holidays is available by arrangement.

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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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