Childminder in Suffolk

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a good sense of belonging. They confidently select from the toys available to them and play together. The childminder helps children to share and take turns. He reminds them of the consistent ground rules. The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children. Children readily go to him, snuggle into his lap for a cuddle and then go back to their play. They confidently seek out the childminder to share their play experiences. He sits on the floor with the children and engages with them as they play and chat together. Overall, children develop the key skills needed to be ready for school.

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The provision is good

The childminder works with his co-childminder to plan a curriculum based on what they want children to learn next. The childminder helps older children to consolidate what they already know and can do. Children are confident in their current skills and knowledge. They are happy and settled. The childminder follows a consistent routine, supporting children's sense of belonging. They know what happens next at any point in the day. Children are able to rest and sleep in line with their individual, established routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about children's starting points through his discussions with parents and the written information that they provide. This helps him to identify where children are in their learning and what they need to learn next. n The childminder is aware of what he wants children to learn from adult-led activities and talks confidently about this with his co-childminder. However, he does not always implement these activities well enough to provide older children with sufficient challenge and build on what they already know. Despite this, children are developing a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder chats to the children as they play. He encourages the development of their vocabulary. However, his interaction with children is not as effective at times of transition between activities. He is sometimes distracted with tidying away one activity before bringing out another. During these times,

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need to do better?

children are not engaged, and their behaviour deteriorates. n Children are learning to negotiate the use of toys and resources. They respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. The childminder reminds children of the need to share and take turns. Children practise these rules independently and learn how to play harmoniously. The childminder is a good role model. n Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder and his co- childminder plan regular outings. Children learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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need to do better?

16 February 2024 n The childminder is committed to providing a good quality service. He takes responsibility, along with his co-childminder, for keeping up to date with latest legislation and good practice guidance. He maintains mandatory training. For example, he ensures that his paediatric first-aid qualification is in date and completes training to update his knowledge and understanding of child protection. n The childminder builds friendly and trusting relationships with parents. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for him and his co-childminder. Parents describe the childminders as 'incredibly reliable and honest' and state that they 'trust them implicitly'. Parents value and appreciate the 'high level of confidentiality and professionalism'. They feel well informed about their children's day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen teaching skills to ensure that activities challenge older children's learning and build on what they already know and can do n focus more closely on consistently maintaining good levels of interaction with children, particularly during routine housekeeping.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384133 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10305562 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 13 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Felixstowe, Suffolk. He works with his wife who is also his co-childminder. He operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm Tuesdays to Fridays. 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 provider 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 childminder and the inspector held a discussion to help the inspector understand how the early years curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. n Children spoke the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting, through written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

16 February 2024 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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