Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder shows passion and drive to provide the best possible provision to meet children's needs. She is clear about improvements made to her service since she registered and has robust plans in place to support ongoing developments. n The childminder collects detailed developmental information from parents when children first start with her. She builds on this through regular observations and precise assessments, using what she knows about children to support their ongoing learning. n Children's behaviour shows that they feel secure in the care of the childminder. They move confidently around her home, accessing the toys they wish to play with. n The childminder provides excellent support for children to develop age-appropriate independence. Children are competent in helping to prepare for snack time. They pour their own drinks and start to wipe up minor spills without prompting. n The childminder is aware of the dietary needs of children in her care and ensures their

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This provision is good

safety during meal and snack times. n Children are starting to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds children why they should not stand on chairs or jump on the sofa. She encourages them to help pick up toys so they do not trip over them as they move about. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's thinking, predicting and problem-solving skills.

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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 make the most of all opportunities for children to develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and accident records. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect and regularly updates her safeguarding training. She knows when and how to report concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant bodies. The childminder keeps up to date with guidance from the local authority and understands how to respond to a child protection allegation against an adult in her home. She has a range of relevant policies and procedures in place and shares them with parents. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive. They find her warm and caring and value the way resources are changed to meet the varying needs of their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities, both in and out of her home. She understands the interests and dispositions of the children in her care and, on the whole, supports their learning well. The childminder weaves opportunities to develop early mathematical understanding through many activities. She helps children to notice the different sizes of circles as they stamp shapes into play dough. As children sing songs, the childminder incorporates opportunities to count. She supports their language development well. The childminder regularly looks at books with children and starts to encourage them to recall past events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have warm and positive relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports children to learn to take turns and share. She provides praise when they make 'good choices'. Children take part in a wide range of activities away from the childminder's home that supports them to become sociable and learn about the wider world. Children are learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder helps them to remember why it is important to wash bugs and germs off their hands before they eat. She encourages children to eat the healthier parts of their packed lunches before moving on to the treats. Children have regular opportunities for physical activity in the childminder's garden and at local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated learners who are acquiring the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including school. They are starting to express their views and confidently ask the childminder for help or additional resources when needed. As children play with play dough using rolling pins and stampers, they develop coordination and the muscles in their hands. Children start to develop imagination and negotiate story lines as they play make-believe games. Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544286 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10091516 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 - 8 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 2017 and lives in Haverhill. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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