Childminder EY550498

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are content and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are happy to see her and quickly settle into activities on arrival. Older children play well with younger children. They organise games with rules, for example using straws to mark out a racing track and talking about when the toy cars can 'go'. Young children delight in counting to three then shouting 'go!' They understand the need to rearrange the straws if their cars knock them. Children also practise their aim and control as they enjoy throwing bean bags at targets.

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The provision is good

Children serve toy food to friends and adults. They make up funny combinations, such as strawberry burgers, and laugh as they hand them out. The childminder receives the dishes gratefully and asks relevant questions. She makes detailed requests which children are eager to 'cook'. Children use the accessible storage well and the childminder encourages them to put toys away before getting new items out. She has high expectations for children and provides plenty of praise to recognise their efforts. Children confidently seek out additional toys and resources to extend their play. For example, they pull out an extra box of toy food to expand their café game.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She regularly speaks to parents about children's progress and finds out what they are learning and enjoying at home. The childminder recognises the value of using children's interests to plan activities that engage them. n Children select small-world animals and dinosaurs with care. They relish making the dinosaurs roar. Older children help to make pens for the creatures using construction materials. Young children begin to make links between toys and their knowledge of the world. For instance, after selecting dolls, they work carefully to perch them on top of small toy horses and make them trot across the table and carpet. n The childminder provides children with interesting equipment indoors. For example, children delight playing in a large tent with tunnel entrances. They fill the tent with cushions and make a den which they share with friends. Young children laugh as they lift the flap and crawl through the tunnel.

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need to do better?

n The childminder patiently teaches children how to use new toys. For instance, she shows them how to work a litter picker-style dinosaur toy. Children learn to squeeze the trigger to make the dinosaur's mouth snap shut. n The childminder has completed all mandatory training. However, she has not established a programme of professional development to increase her knowledge and raise the quality of education even further.

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need to do better?

20 February 2020 n The childminder takes children on outings in the community. They visit the library and soft-play centre as well as attending playgroups. This gives children opportunities to explore, socialise and challenge their physical skills. n Parents praise the positive relationship between their children and the childminder. They note how happy children are to arrive at her home and how much progress they have made in her care. Parents particularly appreciate the quality of communication, as well as the variety of activities and outings the childminder organises. n The childminder promotes communication and language effectively. Children talk about their own experiences of going to the shops or splashing in puddles at home. The childminder encourages them to talk further about their experiences, for example using an umbrella or getting a trolley. n The childminder encourages children to think about the experiences of others.

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need to do better?

She talks to older children about particular tones of voice, and how that might make others feel. n Children request their favourite books which the childminder is eager to read. She ensures children have access to a range of books throughout the day. The childminder pauses on each page to talk about the illustrations and reminds children to be gentle as they turn the pages or lift flaps. Children notice the emotions of the characters, pointing out people with grumpy expressions and those who look sad.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She accesses safeguarding training which helps to keep her knowledge current and up to date. The childminder is alert to the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a strong understanding of the reporting procedures and knows the agencies to contact in the event of any concerns raised about a child in her care.

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should:

n establish a focused programme of professional development to increase teaching knowledge and help raise the overall quality of education to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550498 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10143482 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ipswich. She operates Monday to Friday from 6am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used for childcare to demonstrate how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

20 February 2020 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

20 February 2020 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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