Childminder EY466668

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 1 August 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

 The childminder has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection. She has been receptive to support from the local authority to work towards improvement. The childminder has undertaken training in child protection, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She understands how to protect children from harm, respond to and report concerns in an appropriate way.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans and provides an interesting range of activities based on their interests and the identified next steps in their learning. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's day and learning. Parents comment very positively on the childminder's care for their children.  The childminder's kind, caring and nurturing approach helps children to develop a very close bond with her. She is attentive to their needs, meaning children are happy and

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This provision is good

emotionally secure in their surroundings.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to them continually, responds positively to emerging words and expands children's vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words related to their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully evaluate her teaching skills to help her shape her professional development, in order to support children to make more rapid progress.  Although the childminder has made improvements to her assessment system, checking of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough to ensure that children are making the best possible progress.

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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

 sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge and raise teaching practice to a higher level  monitor children's progress even more rigorously to ensure that they are making the best possible progress across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the well-being of children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. She maintains the required documentation, including children's attendance records. Children are supervised well. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure and children are not exposed to potential health or safety risks, for example, from her pet dogs. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has started to meet regularly with other skilled early years practitioners to share knowledge and good practice. She is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other settings children attend so there is a consistent approach to promoting children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group that she is working with. She discusses with parents what children are interested in and can do when they first start at her setting. This helps her get to know the children and plan for their continuing progress. Children are supported well. They enjoy playing with the childminder and respond well to her enthusiasm as she joins in their play. Children develop their small- muscle skills and strength in preparation for early writing as they manipulate dough and handle tools with increasing control. The childminder threads mathematical language, number and colour recognition through activities. For example, children compare the size of containers they fill with sand and talk about adding more scoops to make the jug full.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children develop a good sense of belonging, are confident and behave well. The childminder encourages children's independence and free choice. Children use the recently made picture cards to choose the rhyme that they would like to sing. They decide what they would like to play with and help themselves to additional resources to add to their play. The childminder supports children's good health and well-being effectively. She reminds children when it is appropriate to wash their hands, for example, before eating or after outdoor play. She has reviewed her practices for changing nappies to minimise the risk of cross-infection. She effectively teaches children about keeping safe. For example, she explains they need to be careful when they spill sand, as it might make the floor slippery. Children benefit from time outdoors and regular opportunities for physical activity and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. They manage their self-care needs relevant to their age. They are eager to join in activities and show good concentration. Children listen well and follow simple instructions. They show a keen interest in books, enjoy listening to stories and talking about what they see in the pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466668 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1111417 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 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 6am 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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