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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, where they can unwind after school. The childminder provides a comfortable environment for children, who enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and show that they are happy. Even the newest children demonstrate that they are very settled as they move confidently between the kitchen and living room. They independently select what they would like to do and are keen to involve the childminder in their chosen activity. For example, they use felt-tip together pens to colour in pictures of superheroes.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder gets to know children well, using relevant information from parents to help children to settle. She is attentive and initiates conversations with children, asking questions and listening well to their responses. Children enjoy talking to the childminder about their own experiences outside of her setting, such as the different clubs they attend. The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well and display good manners. The childminder supports children to understand and follow rules and boundaries. She sets clear expectations and children listen well and follow instructions when required. Children show that they feel safe in the childminder's care. They have positive relationships with the her and each other, which helps to support their emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps to promote children's physical development and ensures that children have many opportunties to be outside in the fresh air. Children walk back from school with the childminder and often stop off to play at the local parks. n Children are familiar with the daily routines. They enjoy the refreshments the childminder provides once they arrive back at her home. n The childminder incorporates children's requests and interests into planning activities. This helps them to remain engaged and motivated by what is offered. n Children build on their social skills. They enjoy each other's company and play well together. Children chat and giggle outdoors as they take turns to throw a ball into the basketball hoop. n The childminder teaches children how to be safe. Children understand the importance of road safety. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and is in constant communication to ensure they remain safe, for

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example, when children ride on scooters at the front of her house. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents express their thoughts about the service the childminder provides. They are very complimentary and comment that they would recommend the childminder to others. Parents say they have always felt happy and confident with the childminder, who is 'wonderful with the

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27 September 2023 children'. Some children have attended the setting for a number of years. n The childminder refreshes her knowledge and skills and ensures that she completes statutory training, such as paediatric first aid. She takes responsibility for keeping up to date with latest legislation and uses opportunities to liaise with other childminders in the local area to share good practice ideas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes online training to keep her safeguarding knowledge updated. She understands local reporting procedures and is fully aware of wider child protection issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder ensures that the environment children access is safe, including when online. Her own family follow her policies and procedures, which contribute effectively to children's safety. The childminder has consistent strategies in place to keep children safe when on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433025 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10285466 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 6 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Elmswell, Suffolk. She operates Monday to Friday after school, during school term time, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home the children use after school and made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the childminder during discussion and through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 September 2023 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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