Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 works very well with his co-childminder to provide good-quality care and learning for children. He talks knowledgably about what he has learnt from training courses and is able to identify well-targeted areas for future improvements.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. They show they feel secure in his care as they go to him for reassurance. Children are keen to engage the childminder in their play and listen with excitement as he shares books with them.  The childminder is a good teacher. He has a detailed understanding of each child's level of development and plans enjoyable activities to help them achieve their next steps in learning. Children are developing the skills they need to be ready for school.  Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world. The childminder takes them on a variety of trips in the local area. Children have regular opportunities to

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This provision is good

socialise in larger groups, for example, as they attend toddler groups.  The childminder, who used to be a chef, talks passionately about how he helps children to learn how to make healthy food choices. Children enjoy trying the peas, strawberries and tomatoes that they help grow in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not consistently encourage children to try to do things for themselves, to further encourage their growing independence.

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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

 extend opportunities to consistently motivate children to have a go at things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector evaluated the success of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents to obtain their views and took account of feedback obtained through questionnaires.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. He works well with his co-childminder to implement detailed policies and procedures, which contribute to the smooth running of their setting. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress, identifies any gaps in their learning and plans activities to help children catch up. The childminder takes part in a number of training courses to enhance his knowledge about how children learn. For example, after attending a course about the needs of two-year-old children, he created a box of open- ended resources for children to use in their own way and develop their imaginations. The childminder reflects well on the success of activities and welcomes feedback from his co- childminder. He is committed to continuing to develop his skills to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children during planned activities and children's self- chosen play. He shows children how to do things and asks questions to help them develop their thinking. The childminder shares children's favourite stories with them, pointing out colours and shapes, and asking children what they think the characters are doing. He shows genuine interest in their ideas as they explain that the dinosaur in the book is going to have a picnic. The childminder helps children to make links in their learning. For example, as children think about how dinosaurs 'march', he stands up and shows them how to march 'like a solider'. The childminder speaks to parents to discuss children's development. He talks to them about children's next steps in learning and suggests ideas about how they can continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They play well alongside their friends and are quickly learning how to share toys. The childminder carries out children's care routines sensitively. Toddlers are very cooperative as they have their nappies changed and wash their hands before eating. The childminder works with parents to follow children's individual routines for eating and sleeping. Children settle to sleep well for their afternoon naps. The childminder supports children's interests well. For example, when he identifies a child's interest in aeroplanes, he takes them to visit the nearby airbase to learn about different types of aircraft. The childminder enthusiastically shares in children's excitement as they receive a 'wing wave' from the one of the aeroplanes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, interested and calm as they play. They enjoy looking at books and describe what they see in the pictures. Toddlers express their needs with actions and words. Children engage in role play well. They pack their bags to go on 'holiday' and talk about the things they will need. Children who speak English as an additional language learn new words and are quickly developing their understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495880 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1034960 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bury St. Edmunds. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Additional hours are available by arrangement, including overnight care. The childminder works alongside his wife, who is his 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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