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 are happy and confident in this home-from-home environment. They demonstrate secure attachments to the childminder and go to her for cuddles and reassurance. Children form good friendships and are caring towards each other. For example, older children find familiar toys to help younger children settle and feel secure. Children enjoy the activities available to them. The childminder ensures that toys and resources are accessible for children to self-select. This enables children to lead their own play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She provides support and guidance to remind the children to consider the needs of others and use their manners. The childminder provides children with plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows her children well and plans a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. She places a focus on supporting children's speech and language development. The childminder frequently engages children in conversation and provides commentary as they play. During story time, the childminder asks children questions and allows them time to think and respond. The childminder repeats words back to toddlers to gently support their pronunciation. As a result, children are becoming confident communicators who enjoy sharing their ideas and asking questions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities that are based on each child's learning needs. For example, she uses books and puppets to help children overcome their fears of spiders. Children notice other insects in the story, such as a bee, and tell the childminder that they make honey. The childminder challenges the children to recall what foods they like to put their honey on. n The childminder evaluates her provision and reflects on what is working well and identifies areas to improve. She takes children on daily outings to collect children from the local school and trips out into the local community. This means that children can benefit from fresh air and exercise. Although the childminder identifies there are currently few opportunities for children to explore and learn outside during the day, she has not considered ways to implement this. n Children make independent choices about what they play with and confidently

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need to do better?

explore the resources that are available to them. When children become tired and ready for a nap, the childminder is patient and gives children five minutes' notice to help prepare them for what comes next. n The childminder teaches children how to do things for themselves. Children are increasingly independent in managing their own self-care needs. For instance,

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14 March 2024 young children take off their own shoes and wipe their noses and dispose of their tissues. n The childminder develops the children's mathematical skills. She introduces positional language, such as up and down, as children play. The childminder supports children to develop skills in counting and shape recognition. This helps children develop basic mathematical concepts in preparation for school. n The childminder prioritises developing positive partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of the care and education the childminder provides. They describe the childminder as kind, caring, supportive and patient with their children. They comment she goes above and beyond to ensure that their children's and family's needs are met. The childminder provides parents with regular feedback on their children's learning and development and how their learning can be extended at home. n The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to ensure that all areas used by

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need to do better?

the children in her home are safe. She understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder knows what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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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 build on the use of outdoor areas so that children benefit from a strong learning experience outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497679 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10311665 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Stanton, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8.45am 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 provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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