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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her co-childminder. They focus and engage with activities. Sometimes, older children concentrate for extended periods of time and become engrossed in their learning. For example, they experiment and create as they play with natural resources in a role play 'cauldron'. Children make links in their learning and use new vocabulary as they play. This learning is easier for them to remember as they have shared a story book that included a 'cauldron' earlier in their day. Children talk about mixing their 'potion' as they use tools such as grates and whisks. Their learning is extended as they begin to use the language of mathematics. When children have used all of an 'ingredient', they tell the childminder that it is all gone and ask for some more.

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The provision is good

Activities that the children do are well planned to give them opportunities and experiences that promote their development across all areas of learning. Children enjoy playing with their friends. They confidently use the different spaces of the co-childminder's home. Young children rest and sleep when they need to, and are regularly checked on by the childminder to maintain their safety.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to deliver a wide range of stimulating and challenging activities for children. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder ensures that children's physical care needs are well met. She diligently carries out health and hygiene routines. The practices in place to support the spread of infection are safe and effective. n Children have opportunities to develop their independence skills. For example, the childminder gives children encouragement and support to put on their own wellies and waterproofs before going outside in the co-childminder's garden. n Parents value the kind and supportive nature of the childminder. They report that their children feel at ease and comfortable in her care. Children ask the childminder questions and she gives them thoughtful responses. The childminder notices where children are in their learning and can explain what their next steps

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need to do better?

are. n The childminder has suitable qualifications and her essential training is in place. However, she has not used professional development to continue to develop her knowledge and skills to higher levels. Occasionally, the interactions that she has with children demonstrate that she does not have an expert knowledge and understanding of how children learn. For example, she does not always give older children clear enough explanations to support them to learn how to manage their own behaviour. n The childminder is a good role model to children. The relationship between the

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need to do better?

2 November 2021 childminder and co-childminder is positive and respectful. The childminder has a calm and relaxed approach with the children. As a result, they are drawn to spending time with her playing. n The childminder works with her co-childminder to decide which opportunities and experiences to offer to children. This results in children having a broad and varied range of experiences to help them develop well. The childminder reflects on ways to improve practice with children. She recognises and puts in place some plans for continuous improvement. For example, the childminder has begun, alongside her co-childminder, to audit the toys and resources available for children to ensure that they provide suitable learning opportunities and to provide a comfortable and inviting environment across the areas that they use. n Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder

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need to do better?

supports them to go on regular outings in the local community. This helps children's confidence and ability to form relationships with others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed training to help her know how to recognise when a child may be at risk of harm. She has a clear policy and procedure in place to follow in the event that she is concerned. This is in line with the guidelines of the local safeguarding partners. The childminder knows what to do in the situation of an allegation being made against herself or another household member.

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should:

n use professional development to strengthen knowledge and understanding of how children learn, to continuously improve the quality of education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2514311 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10198380 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She works from her co-childminder's home in Ipswich, Suffolk. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, her co-childminder and children. She evaluated the impact that these had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. She viewed essential documents, including the childminder's first-aid training certificate. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the curriculum that she provides for children. Together, they evaluated children's learning and development. n The childminder, co-childminder and inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a planned activity.

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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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