Childminder in Suffolk

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children clearly enjoy the warm and welcoming environment that is thoughtfully planned to include their different interests. The childminder sets up activities that capture children's curiosity and secure their engagement. As children investigate, they confidently offer ideas and make comparisons. For example, while playing with shells and conkers, they begin to make links between larger and smaller shells, and big and little conkers.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. They show care and consideration for each other as they take turns and share toys. The childminder's care and compassion for children are emulated by older children as they take time to include younger ones in their play. While exploring sounds and textures of various cereals, children play in harmony together. They thoroughly enjoy scooping grains with spoons or crunching puffed wheat between their fingers. Children enjoy listening to the sound of cereal being dropped back into the tray. The childminder encourages them to use their imagination. Together they decide that it sounds like rain.

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The provision is good

Children learn to keep themselves safe and manage risk effectively. They practise road safety while out and are confident to repeat how to look both ways for cars. The childminder helps younger children to think about their actions; for instance, she gently explains about the danger of throwing cereal dust near other children's faces.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to her practice. She has put in place a range of measures to protect children's welfare. These include systems for recording existing injuries, accidents and incidents and the administration of medication. The childminder is also diligent in making sure that parents are informed as appropriate. She ensures that all required records are in place, stored securely and easily accessible to those who have a right or professional need to see them. Assessment for learning has been developed, which includes progress checks for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify areas to improve. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss good practice. For example, she has reorganised the storage of resources so that children have more independence to develop their play ideas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes the time to learn about experiences children have at home. She builds on this to broaden these opportunities. Children enjoy a wide range of outings to local community groups, parks and other places of interest. This significantly enriches their experience of their local community. Children

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need to do better?

27 November 2019 socialise with others under the childminder's watchful eye. n Children move around the childminder's home with confidence. They make independent choices about their play. Some children enjoy exploring simple electronic equipment. As they press buttons on a toy lap-top, they are fascinated to discover that they can control what sounds emit. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of each child and their family background. She talks to parents about their children's development and interests from the start. The childminder uses this information to plan specific activities that support children's progress. Ongoing conversations with parents help to keep her updated. n The childminder supports parents to continue their children's learning at home. She regularly shares information about their achievements. Partnership working with other professionals is implemented equally well. All children make good

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need to do better?

progress from their starting points. They gain the skills they need to help them when the time comes for them to move on to school. n Parents praise the childminder highly. For instance, they state she is part of their family, and that she provides a 'homely atmosphere' and is always 'very busy teaching new skills' to their children. Parents say that the childminder is 'approachable' and 'flexibly meets our routines'. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with plenty of opportunities to broaden their awareness of similarities and differences between their lives and others. n The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet sharply focused on driving the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes regular child protection training. She frequently checks the local authority Safeguarding Board website for changes in legislation. This helps to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. The childminder is confident to identify different signs of abuse. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Safeguarding policies and procedures are shared with parents and implemented in practice. The childminder closely supervises children as they play in her home or when she takes them out on trips.

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should:

n extend the experiences for children that promote their awareness and understanding of communities in the wider world n establish a more focused programme of professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468456 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10123875 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Haverhill, Suffolk. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector reviewed the childminder's records and her suitability checks. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and, together, they discussed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector sought the views of children and reviewed testimonials from parents during this inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on and develops future practice.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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