Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 13 June 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 children with good-quality care and education. He completes training and independent research to keep his knowledge and skills up to date and to enhance children's learning experiences.  The childminder knows children well. He regularly assesses their level of progress to plan tailored learning experiences for them. He interacts with children and encourages them to practise new skills. Children engage well in activities and follow his instructions.  The childminder offers a calm, warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy, settled and feel safe and secure. They build secure bonds with the childminder and develop good friendships with each other.  Children behave well throughout the day. They are busy, active and develop good social skills. They take turns as they play alongside others. Older children are keen to help others to complete their self-chosen tasks.

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This provision is good

 Children communicate well. Those children who speak English as an additional language confidently communicate through gesture. The childminder introduces simple words for children to hear and repeat to build on their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not swiftly identify children's starting points in learning. He does not seek detailed information from parents about children's prior learning at home.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to build on younger children's changing interests and extend their learning during spontaneous play.

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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

 gather in-depth information from parents about children's prior achievements at home and use the information to inform ambitious plans for children's learning on entry  build on younger children's changing interests and spontaneous play to sustain and extend their learning even further.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is professional and well organised. He keeps robust records to promote children's welfare and rigorously implements the setting's policies and procedures. He holds a paediatric first-aid qualification. He ensures only those whose suitability has been checked with Ofsted have regular contact with children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures that he must follow if he has any concerns about children's welfare. He is aware of situations that present a risk to children, such as their exposure to extreme views. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder. They communicate well together to ensure the smooth running of daily routines and activities. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help him evaluate the quality of provision. He regularly observes children at play and adapts provision so that it continually meets the needs of those children who attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder guides and encourages children as they play to support their learning. He joins in with their play and provides vocabulary for children to repeat. Younger children play with toyvehicles. The childminder names the vehicles. He shows children how they operate and encourages them to have a go for themselves. Children play imaginatively. They pretend to cook and make drinks for the childminder in the role-play kitchen and recreate their experiences from home. The childminder shares information with parents each day. He informs them about children's routines, learning and progress. Parents comment positively about the regular communication they have with the childminder and the good progress children make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy playing alongside the childminder. He is enthusiastic and praises children often. Children are confident in the setting and self-select from a range of interesting and stimulating resources and activities. Children build secure friendships with their peers and play harmoniously together. The childminder is a good role model. He supports younger children to tidy away toys. This helps them to learn and follow the setting's rules and boundaries and create a safe environment for themselves and others. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles. They have regular opportunities to play and exercise in the fresh air. They visit the beach and the local park to engage in physical activity. The childminder promotes healthy eating and provides a healthy snack for children to eat. Children are encouraged to keep hydrated throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop important skills to enable them to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Younger children are confident and determined. They readily accept challenge and are keen to have a go. Children communicate well. They listen and respond to adults and communicate effectively with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384133 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1102157 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Felixstowe, Suffolk. He works with his wife who is also his co-childminder. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm on Mondays, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 7.30am until 5pm on Fridays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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