Childminder in Suffolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of safety and has taken adequate precautions to ensure that children will be safe in her home. The childminder has considered fire evacuation and is clear on the process. She also describes how she would educate the children on the importance of road safety by planning daily walks with the children. n The childminder explains the importance of observing children to find their starting points, so that planned activities and resources will interest and help the children to develop. She confidently describes how she intends to monitor what children learn and her ongoing curriculum. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting independence and considers how resources are accessible to children. The childminder intends to add stickers to doors to make her home feel more inviting to younger children. Areas such as the sink have steps to allow children to reach, so they could wash

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their own hands without support. n The childminder describes how she will use cards illustrated with emotion pictures to help children who struggle with being able to communicate their emotions. She talks about attending library sessions to help children develop their communication and language through songs and rhymes. The childminder understands the importance of talking to children to extend their vocabulary. n Throughout the inspection, the childminder talks about the importance of building relationships with the children and the significance this has on attachments. She intends to develop close relationships with children's parents. The childminder talks about her good relationship with the local primary school and the importance of passing on transition documents when children leave her care and go to school. The childminder has good links with the local authority and can call them for advice. n The childminder intends to take children out and about in her local community.

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She comments on the facilities, such as the park, that offers children the opportunity to practise and develop their physical skills. The childminder talks confidently about the need for children to socialise. She describes the different parent and toddler groups available and that she intends to attend, so children can spend time within a larger group of children. n The childminder describes a wide range of child protection risks and has paperwork to support her to refer to the correct agencies for advice. She understands her responsibility to make a referral if she has concerns about a child. The childminder attends regular training to maintain her knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

20 November 2023 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 2642259 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10305098 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Lowestoft, Suffolk. They operate Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector and the childminder discussed the impact of the pandemic, and the inspector has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intention for children's learning. The childminder showed the inspector the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder showed the inspector requested documentation.

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Inspection activities

20 November 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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20 November 2023 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.

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