Sindell, Sara

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2017 16 January 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 childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities linked to children's interests. Children are engaged and motivated in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder shows warmth and kindness towards the children. They settle well and form strong attachments with her. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem and confidence through her consistent use of praise and encouragement. Children behave well.  The childminder has developed effective partnership working with parents. This helps her to meet children's specific care and learning needs and also promotes continuity of care.  Children's imaginations and creative development are well supported. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for younger children to enjoy pretend play in the toy kitchen and to explore a range of musical instruments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make effective use of the information that she gathers about what children already know and can do upon entry.  The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 use the detailed information gathered when children start at the setting to establish even more accurate starting points from which to monitor children's progress  extend the programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She is fully aware of how to correctly respond to any safeguarding concerns or issues. The childminder supervises children at all times and undertakes risk assessments to minimise hazards in her home. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She gathers parents' views to help her identify areas to improve. She demonstrates a strong commitment to improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of children's individual interests and learning needs. She communicates well with parents and provides them with written feedback on a daily basis. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home and to have a clear overview of their day at the setting. The childminder effectively supports children to extend their communication and language skills. She uses appropriate language to reflect each child's stage of development. For example, she describes what the younger children are doing to support their understanding of language. She points to and names new objects, such as a teapot, to extend their vocabulary. The childminder introduces children to simple mathematical concepts. For instance, they are helped to learn about shape and space as they use wooden blocks to build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and content. They have established positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminder. The childminder knows the children well and quickly recognises when they need to rest and sleep. This successfully contributes to their well- being. The childminder regularly takes children to local groups to support them to interact and mix with others. This enables children to enhance their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder promotes healthy eating and lifestyles well. Children enjoy fruit and nutritious snacks and they participate in robust hygiene routines. The childminder works with parents to promote children's independence in their personal hygiene needs. She sensitively meets younger children's intimate care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are working in line with age-appropriate expectations. They are confident to explore and participate in activities. They are beginning to form friendships and are learning to share and take turns. Younger children show eagerness to do things for themselves. Children are developing the skills needed for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433025 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1095034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Elmswell, Bury St.Edmunds. She operates Monday to Thursday before and after school and all day on Fridays, 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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