Childminder in Suffolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She recognises the need to make learning enjoyable to help children engage and develop positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder knows how to use observations and assessments to plan learning activities that build on what children know and can do. She understands how to check children's progress and target any gaps in their development. n The childminder fully understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She describes the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms to be aware of that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. n Parents of school-age children comment positively about the childminder. They say that she 'is amazing' and that she provides a happy, safe and secure

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environment for their children. n The childminder knows how to teach children about positive behaviour and to promote their personal, social and emotional development. She understands the importance of building strong relationships with the children and being a good role model. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working with parents to help children to settle. She considers children's allergies and dietary requirements when providing food for them to eat, to keep them safe and to meet their needs. n The childminder describes how she encourages children to be independent, for example by putting on their own coats, and washing and drying their hands.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427940 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10072041 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 18 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sudbury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of required documentation, including children's records and the childminder's qualification certificates. n Parents of school-age children provided written feedback and the inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

31 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.

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