Childminder EY409864

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are confident and independent in the childminding setting. They readily select from the range of toys and resources available to them. Children enjoy the childminder's involvement in their play. With her support, they persevere in activities of their own choosing and make good progress. The quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder is careful to ensure that children are all fully included in activities and routines of the day. For example, when reading stories with children, the childminder sits on the floor with them. She holds babies on her lap and ensures that they, as well as older children, can see the book and the toys that are being using as visual prompts.

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The provision is good

The childminder skilfully supports children's emotional well-being. She provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children are happy, settled and feel safe. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder, readily going to her for support as they play and learn. Babies are comforted by the cuddles the childminder gives them and fall asleep in her arms. The childminder is a good role model. She builds children's self-esteem effectively, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about what they like to do and where they are in their learning and development. She knows what she needs to do to support their continuing progress and help them develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. n The childminder is led by what the children want to do and responds well to their changing interests. For example, when she plans an activity around a popular fairy story, children do not show any interest in the story. The childminder notices this and quickly moves on to something else. n The childminder plans and provides a stimulating range of activities that motivate children and promote their eagerness to learn. However, she does not always use opportunities to support children's developing awareness of number names and counting. n Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder provides a running commentary about what

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need to do better?

children are doing. She asks questions to challenge their thinking and gives them time to think and respond. n Children are helped to learn about right and wrong. The childminder has consistent ground rules to help children know what is expected from them. Children learn to negotiate the use of toys and equipment and consider the feelings of others. n The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her

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need to do better?

28 November 2019 provision. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family, which helps children to develop secure emotional attachments to her. n Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She follows these, which promotes continuity of care. n Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, which helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. However, the childminder does not always reinforce children's growing awareness of keeping healthy through personal hygiene routines. n The childminder is well qualified and committed to continuous improvement. She is currently working towards an early years degree to help her work towards continually improving outcomes for children. The childminder reflects on her practice and uses what she learns to provide good-quality care and learning

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need to do better?

experiences for children. She is aware of her strengths and has plans in place to manage and address the weaknesses she has identified. n The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day through electronic information and daily verbal feedback. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for her. They state that they are very happy with the care their children receive and can think of nothing that the childminder could improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She understands the importance of being aware of events in children's home lives to ensure that she is able to safeguard their well-being. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse. She recognises the importance of reporting concerns in a timely way.

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should:

n focus more closely on promoting children's developing awareness of numbers and counting n support children's growing awareness of the importance of consistent hygiene practices to promote their good health at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409864 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10066849 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Woodbridge, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years curriculum is organised. 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.

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Inspection activities

28 November 2019 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

28 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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