Childminder EY476398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 10 September 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 is committed to providing a high-quality care and learning experience for all children. Reflective practice is embedded into the childminder's daily assessment of what has gone well and what has not.  The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She observes and assesses their learning and uses this information effectively to plan for their next steps. Children make good progress.  The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children, actively supporting them to feel safe and settled. Children readily go to her for cuddles and confidently seek her out to share their play experiences.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder plans regular outings, such as trips to the farm and local playground.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to continue to share what they know about their child, to remain involved in their child's learning and further promote children's developmental progress.  The childminder does not promote children's thinking skills enough. She sometimes provides children with answers before they have had time to express their own responses.

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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

 explore further ways to encourage all parents to continue to share what they know about their child  make the most of opportunities to help children to think and express their own ideas.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an 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 and others who provide care and learning for the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She keeps up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance to ensure that she continues to meet the statutory requirements. She monitors her practice to work towards continuous improvement and ensure children receive a good-quality care and learning experience. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the physical and emotional well- being of children. The childminder builds friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for her. The childminder has established effective partnerships with others settings that children attend. There is a successful two-way flow of information that helps ensure children's individual needs are identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group with which she works. She is aware of where each child is in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continuing progress. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is actively engaged in their play. She responds proactively to the gestures and babbles of younger children. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat back what they have heard. For example, when playing with shape sorters the childminder introduces the names of shapes and mathematical vocabulary, such as 'big' and 'little'. She recognises the short concentration span of younger children and readily changes activities to help ensure that children continue to be engaged in their play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build close emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in this friendly, home-from-home childminding setting. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talk to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of belonging. She finds out about children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gently reminds them of the consistent boundaries throughout the day. Children show care and concern for each other. They are helped to learn to share and take turns with popular toys and resources. The strategies she uses take into account the age and level of understanding of the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder checks the progress of the children in her care. She identifies any emerging gaps in children's learning, so that appropriate interventions can be implemented. Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. They manage their personal hygiene needs relevant to their age. Even very young children understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children understand that print carries meaning and enjoy stories with the childminder. They learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476398 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1105819 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Boxford, Suffolk. She operates during school term time, from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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