Childminder EY395660

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 22 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 successfully used support from the local authority and attended relevant training to address the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. She has a secure knowledge of the government's statutory guidance, including the 'Prevent' duty, and knows how to report any concerns about children.  The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children develop a positive sense of belonging. She is a good role model, teaching children to be kind and caring towards one another. Children show that they have secure and warm relationships with the childminder that supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about the children's day, well-being and progress. Parents comment very positively on the childminder's care for their children.  The childminder supports children's well-being and good health well. Freshly prepared

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This provision is good

meals and snacks that accommodate children's dietary needs enable them to eat a healthy and varied diet. Children frequently play outdoors and enjoy physical exercise. They learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Young children are not always able to have more choice about what they want to play with as they begin to develop independent learning.  The childminder is not wholly successful in sharing information about individual children with other settings they attend to fully promote continuity of learning through such partnerships.

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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

 support younger children's independent learning, enabling them to make more free choices about what they play with  strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend, exchanging information and developing a common approach to fully promote continuity of learning.

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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 to 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 those living or working on the premises.  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 duty to protect children. She has a secure knowledge of how to identify and report safeguarding concerns about children to the relevant agencies. She has updated her policies to reflect current guidance. Policies and information about how the setting is run are shared with parents, providing them with reassurance that children are safe and well cared for. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure through daily checks. Children are supervised well. The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. Together, they reflect on their practice and identify ways to improve the provision for children. For example, the childminder is actively researching and looking at training that will enhance her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she works with. She makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what children can do, using this information effectively to plan for their continuing progress. Children enjoy playing with the childminder and respond well to her enthusiasm as she joins in their play. For example, she demonstrates how to make patterns in play snow with simple tools and children experiment using their own ideas. The childminder supports children through her praise and encouragement to try new experiences. She comments on children's play, asks questions and uses a variety of words to add to children's increasing vocabulary. She threads mathematical language, counting and colour recognition through activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a secure environment where children understand the clear expectations and quickly become confident. She is calm and caring and gives praise and encouragement to help promote positive behaviour. Children know the well-established routines and readily help to tidy away toys before adult-led activities or outdoor play. They play happily with their friends and sit sociably together to enjoy their meals. The childminder teaches children ways to keep safe on outings, including road safety rules. She takes children to the zoo, beach, woods and park, so they have a variety of opportunities to be physically active and learn about the world around them. Photographs of the children enjoying these activities are displayed in the setting, prompting them to confidently talk about their experiences.

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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 develop their small-muscle skills and strength in preparation for early writing as they take part in creative activities and handle tools with increasing control. They show a keen interest in books, enjoying listening to stories and talking about what they see in the pictures. Children are confident communicators and regularly share their views and ideas. Children can name many colours and are beginning to count objects accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395660 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1112442 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 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. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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