Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is passionate and highly dedicated to her role. She demonstrates an unquestionable commitment to promoting the best possible outcomes for the children in her care. The childminder seizes every opportunity to attend local authority support meetings, which helps her to continuously enrich her professional development.  The childminder provides a vibrant and highly interactive learning environment. She inspires children to delve into an excellent range of activities which is planned precisely to meet their individual learning needs.  Opportunities for children to explore aspects of the natural world and living things are outstanding. For example, children have rich first-hand experiences that involve observing the life cycle of frogs and learning about plants that attract butterflies.  Children delight in playing outdoors and have an abundance of opportunities to be physically active. For example, younger children talk about their bodies getting hot after

p.1

This provision is outstanding

bouncing energetically on the small trampoline.  The childminder celebrates the contribution of all children and skilfully encourages them to make their own decisions. Her natural flair for being positive and nurturing helps to inspire children's excellent behaviour and charming manners.  The childminder engages parents exceptionally well in children's development. For example, meaningful information provided in a daily diary helps to inspire parents to introduce new activities and enhance their children's learning at home.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities that further enrich and maintain the outstanding quality of the provision.

p.2

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 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 and written testimonials.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder keeps herself fully up-to-date with new guidance in good practice and has been involved in raising awareness locally of childminding as a profession. Targets for improvement are challenging. For example, the childminder has strong intentions to work towards a more advanced early years qualification to enhance her already outstanding skills. The feedback and thoughts of parents and children are constantly gathered and used to inform the childminder's self-evaluation. Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the provision and explain that their children, 'Utterly adore' the trustworthy childminder. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of her duties in following up concerns about a child's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's assessments of children's learning are precise and insightful. She works closely with parents to plan next steps in children's learning that are highly challenging and attainable. This helps children to move forward rapidly in their learning and fosters their determination to succeed. The childminder interacts extremely well with the children. She talks to them about what they are doing and skilfully introduces new words for them to learn to articulate. Singing is a strong feature in children's play. For example, children join in with a rhyme about a frog which helps to bring their water play to life and further enhances their excellent language skills. Children increase their strong understanding that print carries meaning, which helps to enrich their early reading skills. For example, the childminder makes excellent use of written words in the outdoor environment and often draws children's attention to letter names and sounds.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The daily plans are flexible, which helps children to follow routines that meet their changing needs exceptionally well. The childminder is highly effective in teaching children how to be a good friend to others. She skilfully guides them to make decisions and resolve minor disagreements for themselves. This helps children to play harmoniously and demonstrate excellent levels of consideration and resilience. Children actively learn about diversity through discussions, play equipment, resources and books. This helps them to develop an acute understanding of others outside of their immediate experience. Children delight in harvesting the fruits and vegetables they grow in the garden and proudly take these home to enjoy with their families.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly confident and show an excellent level of independence for their age. Two-year-old children manage routines, such as putting on their shoes and washing their hands, with very little need for support. Children demonstrate superb cooperative skills. For example, they make use of a timer to help them take turns and play fairly with a popular toy. Children become heavily engaged in their imaginative play and talk confidently about their experiences and ask questions. They develop excellent skills needed for the future and their eventual transition to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY490163 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1020840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Brantham, Suffolk. The childminder operates during term time from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5