Childminder 250711

Inspection date 16 August 2019 Previous inspection date 2 March 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The experienced childminder makes superb use of the excellent links with other childminders in the local area. She facilitates the sharing of ideas and activities, for example, by developing a resource-borrowing service. This enables childminders to share resources, such as books on bereavement, to support specific children and their families. n Children explore ice and discuss how they could melt it to free the animals 'trapped in the ice'. They use different tools as they investigate what happens when warm water is poured onto the ice. Children are delighted when an animal eventually becomes 'free'. n The childminder maintains a warm, inviting and inclusive setting. Parents comment that they are 'always made to feel welcome' and are 'part of the family'. They hold complete trust in the childminder's ability to care, teach and support their children's well-being to the highest level. n The childminder uses her expert knowledge and skilful interactions to create high levels

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This provision is outstanding

of challenge for children. Her high-quality teaching skills capture children's attention and they become engrossed in their self-chosen tasks. n The childminder carries out extensive assessments and meticulously reviews children's achievements. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in learning and target precisely what children need to learn next. n The childminder skilfully helps children to understand the importance of keeping healthy and safe. She uses care routines, such as handwashing, to teach children about the importance of good hygiene practice and how this contributes to their very good health. n The childminder maintains very effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She seeks parental permission before sharing information about their progress, to ensure assessment is accurate and consistent.

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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 continue to extend the opportunities for continual professional development that maintain the already very high standards of practice.

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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 had 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the priorities needed to continually improve her setting. She is extremely self-reflective and identifies her own strengths and areas for continual development. The childminder understands the importance of continual professional development. She intends to make use of further opportunities that will help her to maintain her already outstanding practice. Partnerships between parents and the childminder are professional and extremely effective. Parents highly value the communication given by the childminder to keep them informed about their child's day and what they have learned. They comment that this helps them to feel involved in their child's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She frequently refreshes her knowledge of this area by

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

completing extensive research and training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses everyday experiences effectively to teach children about the different people that help us and what they do. Children watch and talk to the refuse workers collecting the bins, as she explains their role in helping to keep the streets safe and clean. The childminder is extremely mindful of the varying ages and abilities of the children she cares for. She subtly differentiates the resources in an activity to ensure all children have a go, keep motivated and learn. For example, when children say, 'It's really hard' to use the syringe driver, the childminder encourages them and also directs them to the pipettes, which helps them to be successful. This enables children to continue to persevere. Children enjoy classifying and labelling animal figures in the language-rich environment. They learn about the differences in the colours and markings of animals to help them hide and hunt in the different environments where they live.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder highly values and respects the beliefs and cultures of the children attending. She conscientiously ensures that the festivals and events they follow are also celebrated in the setting. For example, on St David's Day the children learn to write and speak a sentence in Welsh. The childminder models expected behaviour and manners as she sits with children at snack time. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They take turns in conversation, share food and wait for their friends to finish eating at the table. Any disagreements are resolved easily as children work very well together to solve any problems. The childminder works in close collaboration with parents to offer a consistent approach to any strategies used at home to support their children. Parents value her extensive experience and knowledge, seeking her advice on common developmental concerns, such as toileting and children's behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their initial starting points. They are acquiring the key skills necessary to be ready for school. Children's self-care skills are exceptional. They are highly competent at putting on their shoes and use the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250711 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10113109 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 1999 and lives near Felixstowe. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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