Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 6 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 Children are enthusiastic learners. They thoroughly enjoy themselves during their time with the experienced and dedicated childminder. n The childminder ensures that all children make good progress in their learning. She regularly assesses their skills and abilities. The childminder identifies what she can do to support children to learn next. This helps to promote their development. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This helps them to feel safe and secure. n The childminder knows children very well. She pays attention to their individual personalities, likes and dislikes. Toys and activities the childminder provides reflect children's interests. This encourages them to join in and become absorbed in their play. n Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy outings to local playgroups, nature parks and play areas.

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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them. This helps to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, the childminder uses an online system to update parents. She tells them about what their children are doing and the progress they make. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They value her professional and caring approach to supporting their children. n The childminder supervises her assistant well. During supervision meetings they identify appropriate professional development opportunities for the assistant. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice. She helps the assistant to get to know children well. n The childminder does not have a clear enough picture of the progress made by children to be able to target teaching more specifically to support their higher achievements. n The childminder does not work closely enough with other settings that children attend

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This provision is good

to enable a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 monitor children's progress more closely to identify where to target teaching to build on the already good outcomes for children n strengthen partnership working with other early years settings to fully support and complement children's care and learning experiences that take place elsewhere.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed general play and routines in the childminder's home and garden. She talked with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation. First-aid and safeguarding training certificates were viewed. n The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well. This ensures that she offers a consistently good level of care and teaching for all children. The childminder regularly monitors individual children's progress. She uses what she knows about children's progress to identify where to make improvements to her practice. For example, she noticed that all children were making slower progress in mathematics. She has focused on improving her teaching in this area. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know how to recognise the possible indicators of abuse or neglect. They know what action to take if they have concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. The childminder maintains well-organised records relating to all aspects of her provision. This contributes to the safe and efficient running of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide children with a good mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. They use good teaching skills as they give children clear explanations, ask questions and introduce new words for children to learn. This supports children to develop strong language and communication skills. The childminder promotes children's literacy. She regularly reads to children individually and in groups. She follows children's interests. For example, when they enjoy jumping, she shares a story with them about a bear that can jump high. This helps to reinforce their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant support children to follow health and hygiene routines, including washing their hands before they eat. This helps to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder and her assistant are attentive to children. They notice and respond when children need comfort. For example, when young children tire, the childminder cuddles them. The childminder is very skilled at behaviour management. For example, when older children are energetic, she encourages them to play outdoors. Children have lots of opportunities for physical play. This supports their health and physical well-being. It encourages them to become active individuals. The childminder finds out about children's families and cultures. She ensures that the activities she provides reflect children's varied backgrounds. This helps children to respect similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

As a result of the good teaching they receive, children make strong progress. This prepares them well for their future learning, including school. Children are able and confident learners. They take turns and share toys with each other. Children develop their skills for writing in a variety of ways. For example, they manipulate different materials such as jelly and dough. They use their pincer grip to pick up small objects. Children make choices about their play. For example, they choose whether to paint, ride on wheeled toys or play in the sandpit. They chase after bubbles from a machine out in the garden. Young children show good levels of independence, for example peeling their own banana at snack time. Children are confident to talk to new people. They ask for help from the childminder and her assistant when they need it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333983 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10066179 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays or family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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