Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 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 is committed to providing a good-quality care and learning experience for all children. She organises her provision well.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. They are kept well informed through written information and daily verbal communication.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with and plans an interesting range of activities, based on children's interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment. She offers a varied range of toys and resources that is appropriate for the age of the children attending.  Children build close emotional bonds with the childminder. They respond well to her consistent and loving care. Children readily go to the childminder for a cuddle and to invite her to share in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always pay sufficient attention to using correct pronunciations of words to help support children's developing vocabulary and speaking skills.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote children's thinking skills. She does not consistently give children enough time to respond to questions and express their own ideas.

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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

 pronounce words correctly as part of helping children to develop their vocabulary  give children more time to think and to explore and express their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned 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 of the qualifications of the childminder. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice. This is embedded into her daily assessment of what has gone well and what has not, and helps her to promote good outcomes for all children. The childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and good-practice guidance, to ensure that she continues to meet statutory requirements. For example, she is aware of the new requirements with regards to data protection and has taken action to ensure that she continues to comply. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She has established effective partnerships with other settings that children also attend. There is a successful two-way flow of information that helps to ensure that children's individual needs are identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children as they play. She uses this information to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning and development. The quality of interaction between the childminder and the children is good overall. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play and is led by what they want to do. She effectively supports children's natural instincts to discover and explore. Children play imaginatively, making links to their own experiences. For instance, they pretend to be doctors, using the doctor playset to listen to their hearts and take their temperatures. The childminder knows when to join in and when to allow children to play independently. Children enjoy stories and songs. They listen well and join in with familiar number songs using puppets, such as frogs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel safe and settled in the childminder's care. She is careful to ensure that all children are able to participate in activities at their own level. They are included well in all activities and routines of the day. The childminder finds out about children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She follows these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder is a good role model. She sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries for children and gently reminds them of these throughout the day. Children are encouraged to consider the needs and feelings of others and to share and take turns. Unwanted behaviour is managed well, taking into account children's ages and levels of understanding.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder checks children's progress regularly. This helps her to ensure that they are developing the foundations for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. Children readily lead their own play and learning. They choose freely from the toys available to them, effectively developing their confidence and independence. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, promoting their good health and physical well-being. Children manage their personal hygiene, relevant to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500667 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1052691 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Rickinghall, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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