Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date 21 May 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 provides a child-centred environment both inside and outside, which includes a broad and stimulating range of age-appropriate toys and activities. n The childminder knows the children very well and builds close emotional relationships with them, ensuring they feel valued and secure. n The childminder actively joins in with children's play and praises children. Children behave well and are happy and confident in their surroundings. n The childminder has very effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day and the progress they are making. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and makes appropriate improvements. She has attended a range of training in order to keep her knowledge up to date and has used this training to further enhance her practice.

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This provision is good

n The childminder completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses this information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. n While children have lots of opportunities to speak, and have access to a broad range of books, they have fewer opportunities to learn to recognise letters, common words and number in print within the environment, in order to further enhance their early literacy and number skills. n The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what their children already know, understand and can do prior to attending the provision, so that she can accurately assess children's progress from their starting points.

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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 provide even more opportunities for children to build on their early literacy and mathematics skills, and learn to recognise letters, common words and number in print n gather further information from parents about what their children already know, understand and can do prior to attending the provision in order to more accurately assess children's progress from their starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environment where children play and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members and the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, through discussion and from written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example, through completing training and accessing information online. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents and the children as part of her self- evaluation procedures. The childminder ensures that she maintains and successfully implements documentation, records, policies and procedures that are required to meet children's needs and ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages with the children and captures their interest. She provides ongoing verbal commentary and shows children how to explore materials and resources, skilfully asking questions to help them think. She carefully listens and sensitively repeats, and correctly pronounces, words that children speak, to embed learning. The childminder observes and assesses children and provides well-planned, challenging activities. She encourages children to manage simple tasks for themselves. For example, even the youngest children have a go at tidying up. The childminder reads favourite stories and softly sings songs during adult-led activities. This supports their overall learning and in particular, their listening and speaking skills. Older school-age children have daily opportunities to practise their reading skills, when they read to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents and obtains detailed information about children's care needs before starting. As a result, transitions from home and children's care needs are managed well. Young children are seen to develop close bonds with the childminder and demonstrate this when they snuggle into the childminder's lap for a reassuring cuddle. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements and involves children in discussions about the setting's rules and expectations about behaviour. They behave well. Children are provided with ample opportunities to be active, contributing to their good physical health. The play in the garden and learn about the world around them in practical ways, when they visit local amenities, such as museums, libraries and the forest and meet people from different backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of independence, as they have a go at wiping their noses and putting their boots on to go outside. They explore their senses when they blow a didgeridoo and pour and squirt water during water play. They learn to count and name objects, as they explore activity baskets and show sensitivity when caring for their 'baby' during role play. These are just some of the skills that prepare children for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543471 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10093342 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2017 and lives in Lowestoft, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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