Childminder in Suffolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will use a range of teaching skills to implement her curriculum and meet children's individual learning styles. She has good systems in place to observe and monitor children's progress. The childminder intends to use this information to identify and plan for any gaps in children's learning. The childminder knows how to promote children's communication and language development and their physical and social skills. n The childminder places great importance on promoting children's independence and sense of belonging at her setting. For example, she explains how she will encourage children to find their name to self-register each day and will make sure they have plenty of time to complete tasks for themselves. n Daily checks and risk assessments help the childminder to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder has secure plans to review the outdoor space and ensure this is inviting and safe for children to explore and

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learn. n The childminder expresses a passion for celebrating children's uniqueness and ensuring children's individual needs are met. She understands how to work with parents and other professionals to help secure additional funding and timely support for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children how to adopt aspects of a healthy lifestyle. She intends to create daily opportunities for children to be physically active and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder will continue to research the latest guidance on healthy eating and intends to share this with parents to further promote children's good health. n The childminder is experienced in using a wide range of positive approaches to support children's behaviour. She intends to plan activities that help children to experience and develop their skills in turn taking, sharing and cooperation. In

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addition, the childminder will make use of resources, such as books and play characters, to help younger children to learn how to express their emotions. n The childminder explains how she will ensure an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first. She is confident to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder attends training to extend her knowledge of wider safeguarding matters, such as the risks children may be exposed to when using devices online.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2653270 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10333012 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 4 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 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

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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 discussed how the childminder intends to organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises, toys and equipment. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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