Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is committed to providing good-quality care and learning experiences for children. She reflects on the service that she provides and seeks the views of parents when planning for improvement. n The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's day through written information and daily verbal feedback. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows the children well. She finds out about their starting points when they first attend her provision. This helps to enable her to plan and provide activities that build on what they already know. n The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being effectively. She provides a welcoming play and learning environment where children are secure, happy and confident to express themselves. n The childminder sets clear, age-appropriate behaviour boundaries for children and

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The provision is good

gently reminds them of these throughout the day. Children develop good manners and respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. They learn to negotiate the use of toys and resources well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always pay sufficient attention to using correct pronunciations of words to help support children's developing vocabulary and speaking skills. n Children are not consistently encouraged to consider problems and work out solutions for themselves.

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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

n pronounce words correctly as part of helping children to develop their vocabulary n focus more closely on encouraging children to consider problems and work out solutions for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder organises and manages her provision well. She is motivated and committed to continuously improving the quality of the care and learning experiences that she provides for children. The childminder regularly meets with other early years providers. This enables her to share ideas about good practice and helps her to keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. She maintains mandatory training, such as child protection, to ensure that she is aware of how to recognise indicators of abuse and the process to follow if she has a concern. The childminder has completed training in how to identify and support families who are at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours and views. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the age group she is working with. She talks confidently about where children are in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continuing progress across the areas of learning. The childminder plans and provides activities that meet children's interests. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play. She adapts activities well to enable children to participate at their own level. For example, when children sort plastic bears by colour, the childminder extends the activity to include sorting by size. Older children are further encouraged to sequence the bears using a combination of both colour and size. The childminder responds well to children's changing interests, readily moving on to another activity when they lose interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children in her care, actively supporting them to feel safe and settled. Children readily go to her for cuddles when they are upset and confidently seek her out to share their play experiences. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talks to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of belonging. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder. They describe her as 'extremely tolerant, competent, conscientious and trustworthy'. Parents appreciate that the childminder is flexible to their childcare needs and helps children feel 'part of the family'. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and gentle and treats children with positive regard. Children enjoy the childminder's praise for their good behaviour and individual efforts. They laugh as they give her a 'high five'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's ability to apply skills appropriate to their age helps to ensure they develop the skills needed to be ready for school. Children are enthusiastic to explore and investigate. They manage their self-care skills relevant to their age and develop their physical skills. Children understand that print carries meaning. They enjoy stories and looking at books with the childminder. Children confidently talk about the illustrations. They count spontaneously as they play, such as counting their fingers as they draw around their hands on the chalkboard outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539534 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10079406 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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