Childminder, Out-of school day care in Suffolk

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date 16 June 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 is committed to providing a good-quality care and learning experience for all children. She considers the views of parents and children when planning for improvement. n The childminder is dedicated to working together with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning, and encourages them to continue to share what they know about their children. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She encourages children in conversation and actively promotes their developing speech and vocabulary. n Children enjoy playing outdoors. The childminder provides a good range of activities, indoors and outside, that helps to promote all areas of learning. Those children who learn best from being outside are supported well to do so. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are

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This provision is good

exceptionally secure in their relationships with her. They readily go to her to share their play and learning. n The childminder does not always pronounce initial sounds accurately when supporting children's developing awareness of letter names and sounds.

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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 opportunities to help children build on their early reading skills and to hear and say the initial sounds in words correctly.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned 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 written testimonials from parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the activities that she provides for children. She considers what has gone well and what she needs to change in the future to support children's learning further. The childminder's assessments of children's progress are accurate, and she shares information about their development with staff at other settings they attend. This effective two-way flow of information helps to ensure that children's individual needs are identified and met. The childminder regularly completes relevant training to further her own professional development. She keeps up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She has completed training to help ensure that she is able to identify and support families who are vulnerable to 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 where they are in their learning. She knows what she needs to do to support their continuing progress. The childminder provides interesting and stimulating activities that motivate children and promote their eagerness to play and learn. She adapts activities to enable children to participate at their own level. For example, when children are playing with a wooden stacking puzzle, some children are encouraged to name the shapes. The childminder responds positively as a child sorts by colour. Children can access toys and resources independently. The childminder is guided by what children want to do. She responds positively to their short concentration spans and readily changes activities in response to their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly setting in which children are settled and happy. Parents report that they appreciate the home-from-home environment where their children feel like they are 'part of the family'. Parents value that the childminder is always 'cheerful', 'patient' and 'understanding of children's needs'. The childminder has clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour. She supports children's developing awareness of managing their emotions and behaviour. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the feelings of others. They are encouraged to use 'please' and 'thank you' and they respond well to the childminder's high expectations. The childminder praises and values children's individual efforts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. Children manage their personal hygiene needs relevant to their stage of development. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners who readily lead their own play. The childminder checks children's progress regularly to ensure that they are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279628 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10071315 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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