Childminder in Suffolk

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

There are breaches of statutory requirements that undermine children's safety and well-being. However, even those children who have recently started with the childminder settle quickly and build a trusting bond with her. They enjoy her attention as they begin to explore confidently. Children develop new skills as they closely watch what the childminder does and attempt to copy her. For example, young children persevere as they 'push down' the head of a toy into a box and then try to turn the handle to make it pop up.

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The provision is inadequate

Children make lots of sounds and noises at they express their satisfaction while they play. They hear lots of interesting language from the childminder, who also uses some sign language. This further supports children's ability to communicate. Young children are fascinated by animals and learn about the noises they make. The childminder plans how to further this learning by taking children on a trip to a local farm to see real animals. Other outings to outdoor spaces, playgroups and community facilities give children a broad range of experiences. This helps them to socialise and build their confidence, while enhancing their understanding of the world and communities around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not fully understand all of the requirements that she must meet. She has failed to inform Ofsted of a new adult living in her household, to allow suitability checks to be carried out. Furthermore, she has not maintained a current paediatric first-aid qualification. Consequently, children's safety is not assured. n The childminder supports children well during their play and as she cares for them. She uses her understanding of the areas of learning to plan a variety of opportunities for children to build on their skills and knowledge. n The childminder assesses where children are in their development when they begin. She understands which written assessments she must share with parents. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's care and activities. However, strategies in place to support parents with their children's learning at home are not yet well developed.

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n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They recognise how sensitive and flexible she is with regards to the unique needs of the families using her service. n The childminder closely supports the children in her care. She is kind and caring towards them. She responds to their emerging vocalisations and pays attention to what they are enjoying joining in with. Consequently, children feel listened to. This supports their emotional well-being and early social communication well. n The childminder completes some professional development, including that

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need to do better?

26 January 2023 relating to safeguarding children. However, her plans do not effectively ensure that she continues to meet all legal requirements. n The childminder ensures that she risk assesses her home. She recognises how to make the areas that children use safe and inviting for them. The childminder closely supervises children. For example, she is close by supporting children who have only just begun walking to ensure that they are safe as they play. n The childminder maintains appropriate records, including those relating to medication administration and accidents or injuries. She works closely with parents to ensure that the relevant information about children's care is shared. The childminder ensures that the children's day is planned around their individual needs for play, rest and mealtimes. n Children have daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air. As they grow and develop, the childminder ensures that she gives them time to play outside and

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need to do better?

exercise. This helps children to build their fitness and strength. n The children and the childminder share interesting books selected to support their learning. Children show their interest as they pick up the matching toy animal which corresponds with the one the childminder is reading to them about.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The breaches of requirements mean that, overall, safeguarding is not effective. However, the childminder does understand her role in recognising and reporting possible abuse and/or neglect. She has a clear policy in place which outlines the action she would take where there are indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands the role of the local safeguarding partners and how she must share relevant information with them in order to safeguard children.

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Due date

supply Ofsted with relevant information about household members to ensure that suitability checks can be carried out 24/02/2023

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Due date

obtain and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification at all times. 24/02/2023

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should:

26 January 2023 n enhance professional development plans to ensure a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage legal requirements n develop further the strategies to help parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475553 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10219436 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 2 Date of previous inspection 8 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Hadleigh, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 setting. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated the impact that these had on children's learning and development. n The childminder discussed the curriculum that she offers children with the inspector. n Parents spoke with the inspector, and the inspector read written feedback from parents, and considered their views about the setting. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated how and what children were learning from the play and support given by the childminder. n The inspector reviewed some essential documentation. n The inspector interacted with children where it was appropriate to do so. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she

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Inspection activities

ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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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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