Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 13 March 2017

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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

 Interactions between the childminder and the children are extremely good. The childminder participates in children's chosen play and she provides opportunities and resources to promote their curiosity and interest. Consequently, children are highly motivated and are making good progress in their learning and development as a result.  Children are settled and have formed strong attachments with the childminder. They are happy and confident in their surroundings.  The childminder works well with parents. She regularly shares information about the children with them. Parents are supported with ideas to enable them to become even more involved in their children's learning at home.  The childminder uses space in the home creatively to allow older children the freedom to have quiet time to read or play with equipment less suited to younger children. This allows her to meet the needs of all children in a safe, secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is improving how she uses observations of the children to track their progress in their learning. However, this needs to become more secure to ensure this information is used accurately to assess gaps, or acceleration, in all areas of children's development to be able to plan appropriate opportunities to support their progress.  The childminder has identified gaps in her knowledge and explored ways in which she can extend her learning and keep abreast of current childcare practice. However, she has not yet taken any action which means her professional development and practice will be hindered.

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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

 strengthen knowledge of how to use observations of children's progress to quickly identify any emerging gaps, or acceleration, in their learning and development.  find ways of maintaining continuous professional development to keep abreast of any relevant changes and good practice guidance.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and evaluated the quality of teaching with her.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and viewed all areas of the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning and development records and risk assessments.  The inspector took account of the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection to develop her safeguarding knowledge. She has a good understanding of the processes to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care, or if there are allegations made against her or a member of her household. Health and safety risk assessments are thorough and her home is a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. Parents' comments about her service are very positive. They state they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder recognises the value of continuous professional development but has not taken steps to train and develop her skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts exceptionally well with the children and they show delight as she follows their lead in play. She guides, supports and provides a constant narrative about what she and the children are doing and asks enquiring questions like 'I wonder what will happen next?'. This helps younger children develop their critical thinking and communication skills as they express their ideas. A wide range of stimulating and fun activities are planned to extend children's learning through play. She focuses on children's interests, currently this is trains. She helps younger children with mathematical concepts as they count the trains and differentiate between big and small, fast and slow. She allows children the opportunity to learn from mistakes, for example when trying to connect the train track together, and she stays close by to offer encouragement and help to succeed. The childminder observes how children play and she is beginning to use this information

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to plan for future activities to extend children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children extremely well and as such their individual needs are met. She sets clear boundaries and recognises and praises positive behaviour with genuine warmth and pride when children share and cooperate with others. Children's good health is promoted. The childminder gathers detailed information about children when they first start so she is fully aware of any allergies or medical needs. She ensures every child is provided with balanced and nutritious snacks, or meals if parents are unable to provide a packed lunch. Children are able to take risks in safe surroundings. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills in the garden and on daily outings to local places of interest and groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are confident and interested to learn. They enjoy developing their independence as they practise their personal care skills and as they make choices in the games they play with the childminder. They are developing good concentration skills, they listen well to instruction and take turns appropriately in a conversation. Younger children enjoy playing with the sounds that words make, they repeat words used by the childminder and are inquisitive and interested in how she forms words watching her face intently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285366 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1097012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Bury St Edmunds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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