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 arrive happily and readily wave goodbye to their parents before confidently exploring the childminder's garden. The childminder knows her children and families well and takes time to speak to parents and children on arrival. This close collaboration with families ensures that she has a good understanding of the children's experiences outside of her home, allowing her to meet their individual needs while they are in her care. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, settle in quickly.

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The provision is good

Children remain engaged in their chosen activities for long periods. They enjoy most of their time playing outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder provides a broad curriculum that supports children to develop the skills and independence for lifelong learning. Children eagerly dig for treasure in some stones. They spend time admiring the various colours and patterns. When they find a different coloured stone, they tell visitors that they have found rubies.

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The provision is good

Children develop their physical skills as they climb through tunnels and explore climbing equipment, which helps to build their core strength. They develop spatial awareness as they swing back and forth on the tree swing. Children benefit from sensory opportunities. Occasionally, when children need time away from others, they enjoy sitting on the swing, using the motion to give them a sense of relaxation. As a result, children are calm and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to be curious learners and develop their understanding of nature. Children use magnifying glasses to look under logs and discover insects and bugs. When they discover some woodlice in the garden, the childminder reminds them to be gentle. Children spend time curiously watching them roll over. The childminder shares her knowledge with the children as she explains that woodlice like to live in a damp environment. n The childminder creates a language-rich environment that effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She consistently engages all children in conversation, encouraging them to share their thoughts and discuss their ideas. The childminder models a wide vocabulary, which children later use. For instance, children are excited to discover chicks peeping out of a nest. They confidently tell visitors that these are 'fledglings' as they are the babies of birds,

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demonstrating that they understand the meaning of more complex vocabulary. n Children enjoy eating meals together and use the opportunity to play popular games. For example, children ask others to vote if they like a certain food. The other children raise their hands to indicate if they like this food. This helps to build on their conversation skills and learn more about their friends.

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9 July 2024 n Children are encouraged to be very independent and manage tasks for themselves. For example, they operate the water butts to collect water and transport it around the garden to their chosen activities. They add water to their 'mud pies' and describe the texture of their mixture. This gives children autonomy in their play. n Children build on their social skills as they interact with one another. They enjoy each other's company and have developed good friendships. They split into two groups to make dens. Together they discuss what features the den needs and collect suitable resources for their creations. This helps children to negotiate and learn to work as part of a team. n Children have access to books in the sheltered outdoor classroom. However, the childminder does not promote the use of books and stories enough throughout the day to help children develop a love of books and reading. n The childminder prioritises children's emotional security. She uses effective

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strategies for children to manage their behaviour, understand its impact on others, and learn to resolve conflicts independently. As a result, children's behaviour is good. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the opportunities their children have to learn outdoors and connect with nature. The childminder uses self-evaluation, including parent surveys, to assess the effectiveness of her service.

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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 review the organisation of books to ensure they are accessible to encourage children to develop a love of reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537023 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10344377 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 21 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 July 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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