Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 5 December 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has worked diligently to address the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She has sought advice from other childcare professionals and implemented a successful plan to secure the continued development of her childcare setting. n The childminder plans learning experiences for children that are targeted to their individual needs. She consistently engages children in good-quality learning and development opportunities. Children are motivated learners who enjoy their time in the setting. n The childminder encourages children to be independent and to complete small tasks for themselves. She supports them when they run into difficulty, such as when they attempt to dress dolls. The childminder enthusiastically praises children for their efforts and achievements. n Children build a secure attachment to the children and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder is friendly and kind. Children settle quickly into her care. They are

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This provision is good

confident to express their ideas. Children show that they feel safe and secure. n Children are confident communicators. They readily engage in conversations with the childminder. Children listen well and respond to the childminder's suggestions and ideas. n The childminder shares some information with parents about children's progress. However, she does not exchange detailed information with parents to achieve highly consistent levels of support for children's learning in the setting and at home. n The childminder does not have a highly successful plan for her continuing professional development. She does not seek a broad range of opportunities to help her to enhance her teaching practice to a high level.

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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 build highly effective partnership working with parents to maximise support for children's learning in the setting and at home n strengthen the plan for continuing professional development and place a sharp focus on enriching knowledge and skills to enhance teaching to a high level.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder continually reflects on her provision. She knows her strengths and identifies areas that she would like to improve further to benefit those children who attend. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children access a good range of resources to support their learning in all areas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns she has about children and knows whom she must report her concerns to. The childminder's premises are safe and secure. She supervises children closely and continually checks to ensure that all risks to children are minimised. The childminder provides children with many opportunities in the local community, such as they visit the zoo and local parks. This helps them to widen their range of experiences and develop their social skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly monitors children's progress in all areas of learning. She assesses children's capabilities based on her own observations of them. The childminder knows the children well. She follows children's interests and continuously interacts with them to enhance their play. Children show that they are determined to complete a puzzle. The childminder encourages and guides them to find matching pieces. Children concentrate and successfully complete the task. The childminder further extends their play and encourages children to count the puzzle pieces. Children enthusiastically ask to do the activity again to embed their learning. The childminder respects children's choices and requests. Children choose to paint. The childminder promptly provides them with a good range of resources to use. Children inquisitively mix colours to see which different colours they can make. The childminder joins in and encourages children to name the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives them close attention and support. Children are polite, friendly and use good manners. They readily tidy away resources when they have finished and show that they respect the environment and people's belongings. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She talks to children about the importance of following good hygiene procedures. The childminder provides children with a healthy snack. Children identify that fruit is good for them. They have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air. Children go on walks in the local area and use large-play equipment at the park to practise their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and eager learners. They enthusiastically engage in a wide range of new learning opportunities and participate in experiences to practise what they already know. Children are curious and inquisitive. They ask questions, and are confident to contribute their ideas and suggestions. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They remove objects from the floor to make a safe space for dancing. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446013 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10084778 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 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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