Childminder 2577845

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

p.1

The provision requires improvement

Children do not always benefit from good quality interactions to support their communication and language development. Although they are keen to communicate their ideas and choices, they do not have enough opportunities to hear and practise new vocabulary in their play. Despite this, children enjoy joining in with familiar songs and rhymes. They often choose to look at books. Children notice their favourite characters and anticipate what they will see on the next page. Two-year-old children help themselves to the toys and games available to them. They remain engaged in activities of their choice, demonstrating reasonable levels of concentration.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and form secure attachments to the childminder and her assistant. Babies, including those who are new to the setting, settle quickly. They snuggle up closely to the childminder and feel comforted when they are tired. During nappy changing routines, they giggle and make sounds to show they enjoy the childminder's singing.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

Children understand what is expected of them and how to behave appropriately. They share toys and books well. For example, they use a sand timer to help them to take turns to sit on the new beanbag. Older children learn to be independent and take care of their personal needs, such as washing their hands before eating.

p.2

need to do better?

n Although the childminder identifies some broad knowledge and skills children need to develop, her intentions for children's learning are not specific enough. In particular, the childminder is not always clear about how she plans to support children to make good progress in their communication and language development. n The childminder responds to the children's interests, such as role play, and provides suitable resources to extend their play. For example, younger children enjoy using a variety of bags and purses to support their imaginative ideas. The childminder encourages them to have a go at opening the zip on a purse. This helps children to strengthen their physical control and coordination. n The childminder builds strong bonds with children and supports their emotional well-being. She helps older children to develop a secure sense of responsibility. For example, the childminder models kind behaviour and encourages children to

p.2

need to do better?

work together to tidy the books. n The childminder provides children with some opportunities and further experiences to develop their physical and social skills in the community. For instance, the childminder takes children to the local park and social groups. n Effective risk assessments are in place to help ensure children's safety in the

p.2

need to do better?

21 January 2022 home and on outings. Children are supervised appropriately, including while they sleep. The childminder's assistant is aware of their role in supervising children when the childminder is busy tending to the care needs of the youngest children. n Parents are kept informed about their children's daily activities. The childminder meets with them when their children first join the setting. This helps her to find out about children's individual needs and agree on suitable routines to help them to settle. n The childminder does not build links with the other early years settings that children also attend. This means that information is not shared or gathered to help promote good continuity in children's learning and development. n With the support of local authority advisors, the childminder has taken appropriate steps to address the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. The childminder has worked with her assistant to ensure they understand the

p.2

need to do better?

setting's policies and procedures. However, she recognises that the arrangements to monitor and improve the ongoing performance and morale of her assistant are still being developed.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to identify and manage child protection concerns. She attends relevant training to ensure she is familiar with safeguarding issues. This includes training to help her recognise when a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme views or behaviours. Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked with her assistant to ensure they also understand their role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. For example, they know who they must contact within the local safeguarding children partnership if they are concerned about a child's welfare.

p.3

Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of language development, in order to ensure that activities and interactions support children to develop their vocabulary and communication skills 25/02/2022

p.3

Due date

21 January 2022 establish a two-way flow of information with the other early years settings children attend, to help ensure good continuity in children's learning and development. 25/02/2022

p.3

should:

n strengthen the arrangements for coaching and supporting assistants, to help raise the quality of interactions with children.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 2577845 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10205957 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

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

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2021

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Ipswich, Suffolk. She operates all year round. Sessions operate all year round from 7am to 8.30pm on Monday to Friday, and from 8.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children and the assistant spoke to the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the setting.

p.5

Inspection activities

21 January 2022 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

21 January 2022 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7