Childminder EY347266

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 a clear understanding of how to assess and minimise potential hazards both at home and during outings. This help her to keep children safe. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care, support and creative learning opportunities the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder is kind and caring. She provides a warm, nurturing environment for children. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n The childminder teaches children to be independent and to manage age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, children learn to wash their hands before meals and happily help to prepare the table for lunch. n The childminder monitors and tracks children's development and learning well. Assessment is accurate. She identifies when children are not progressing as well in

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This provision is good

some areas compared to others. The childminder then plans effectively to help them catch up. All children make good progress. n The childminder's identified professional development plans are not currently targeted on raising the quality of her teaching to the optimum.

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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 consider further professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher 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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback they have shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and welfare concerns. She is alert to signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns about their welfare. All required documentation, including policies, procedures and written permission from parents, is in place. The childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training to help her provide appropriate care for a child in the event of an accident. She seeks feedback from parents to help her identify further ways of improving her practice. The childminder keeps them well informed of their child's emerging interests and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates with staff in other settings, such as the local pre-school and primary schools. She uses information about children's learning at these settings to help her plan activities that extend their understanding and develop skills. This promotes good continuity of learning and development. The childminder supports children as they develop early language and communication skills. She comments on their play and uses single words and short phrases for them to copy. Children use their imagination as they busy themselves making pretend meals in the play kitchen. While choosing different plastic foods, they demonstrate a very good general knowledge of the wider world. The children confidently name a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, talking about the different colours and where they grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, such as sharing and taking turns. This supports children's emotional well- being. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children at local playgroups and parks. This helps them to gain confidence and develop good interactive social skills. Children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world are promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are currently working within the typical range of development for their age. They acquire the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children learn to share and to consider the needs of each other. They are motivated and keen learners. Children's physical skills develop well, for example as they create three-dimensional models, cutting, painting and sticking. They also enjoy trips to local parks where they run and learn to use large equipment with increasing agility and care. Younger children gain the confidence to explore their surroundings, pulling themselves to standing and beginning to toddle. Older children listen attentively and enjoy sharing their ideas as they develop their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347266 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10072022 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 6 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Haverhill. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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