Childminder 250739

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 taken positive steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. For example, she has informed Ofsted of all household members over the age of 16, so that necessary suitability checks can be carried out. n The childminder establishes friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning through both written and verbal communication. n The childminder understands the importance of checking the learning and developmental progress of the children on roll. She monitors children's progress to ensure that any gaps are identified and managed. n The childminder provides a welcoming play and learning environment where children are happy and confident to express themselves. Children's good behaviour and individual efforts are given meaningful praise, effectively supporting their developing self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder establishes caring relationships with children, actively supporting them

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This provision is good

to feel safe and settled. Children readily go to her for cuddles and confidently seek her out to share their play experiences. n 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

n maximise opportunities to help children to think and express their own ideas.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an 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 a written testimonial from a parent.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality care and learning experience for all children. She reflects on the service that she provides and liaises with other childcare professionals. They share good practice and changes to legislation. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a paediatric first-aid qualification. She has also improved how she records and maintains records of accidents occurring to children and any medication given to them. This helps to ensure that children's welfare is protected. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She is aware of how to recognise when families or children are at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours or views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about their likes and dislikes. She provides a varied range of activities that interest children and build on what they already know. The childminder actively engages in children's play and takes opportunities to extend their learning. For example, when they play together with the role-play food and kitchen equipment, the childminder talks to children about the colour of the plates and extends this to count how many they have. She names the food items and encourages the children to repeat back what she has said. The childminder responds positively to the babbles and gestures of younger children. She provides a running commentary about what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary. This helps to build children's developing communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding, through her discussions with parents. She follows these, promoting continuity of care. Parents appreciate the service that the childminder provides and the close emotional bonds she builds with the children. The childminder has clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour. She considers the age and level of understanding of the children when managing unwanted behaviour. The childminder plans outings into the local community and enables children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. Children confidently lead their own play and choose what they want to do. They count as they play and are beginning to recognise primary colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250739 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10085514 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2018

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The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Felixstowe, Suffolk. She operates Monday to Friday all year round from 8.15am until 4.30pm, 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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