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 cared for in a safe, secure and welcoming environment. Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder develops nurturing relationships with the children in her care, which prioritises their social and emotional development. For example, children confidently seek her out for a cuddle and reassurance. As a result, they settle in quickly and behave well. The childminder works closely with parents to promote children's learning and development. The childminder is in tune with children's changing moods. She recognises when they become tired and supports their routine.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a stimulating play environment, both indoors and outdoors. In particular, children enthusiastically participate in many physical activities. For example, children throw beanbags through hoops and giggle with joy as they run around the well-resourced garden space. Children of all ages are confident to explore independently and choose their own resources. Children show high levels of concentration during exciting activities. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn by providing resources that encourage their curiosity. Children show pride in their achievements. For example, they have huge smiles when they are successful in connecting buckles and fastenings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about providing good-quality care and learning experiences. Overall, she has devised an exciting, interesting curriculum that follows children's interests. However, sometimes, the childminder does not consider individual children's developmental next steps when planning. This means that children do not always benefit from a targeted approach to enhance their learning further. n The childminder provides a well-resourced environment, indoors and outdoors, with a consideration of children's interests. Children are keen to play and explore and show high levels of engagement. For example, they play for long periods of time with water and toy sea creatures, carefully using pipettes to mix different coloured water on paper. n The childminder takes children on regular outings to learn about nature, for example to the beach and zoo. Children have many opportunities to meet people

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need to do better?

in the local community during these regular outings. Children use visits to allotments to learn about how things grow. This helps children to start to understand the wider world they live in. n Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others through the books they read together and activities that help children learn about different cultural festivals.

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need to do better?

26 September 2024 n The childminder plans engaging activities that children enjoy. However, during activities, children have limited opportunities to engage in conversations to develop their critical thinking skills. The childminder does not consistently model new language to younger children during their play to support their developing vocabulary. n The childminder develops warm and nurturing relationships with the children. She spends time playing alongside them. The childminder also celebrates their efforts and achievements with praise as they play. As a result, children are confident, behave well and get involved in a range of experiences. n The childminder is reflective about her practice. She engages in training courses to broaden her understanding of early years topics. For instance, she has recently attended training to support enhancing the learning environment. Children benefit from the childminder's learning. For example, the childminder

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enhanced the outdoor role-play area and adjusted the indoor environment to allow children to move more freely in the space. n The childminder works with other professionals well. She regularly meets with local childminders to discuss good practice and works well with local schools and pre-schools to support transitions for children. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents value the service the childminder provides. They feel she is warm and welcoming. The childminder communicates well with parents, verbally and through online messages. She informs parents of children's daily plans and provides ideas to further support their learning at home. Parents comment on how well their children have settled in with the childminder.

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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 planning to focus more precisely on children's individual next steps in development to further enhance their learning n focus on modelling language during young children's play to further promote their communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539131 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10355499 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 6 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Beccles, Suffolk. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk through the premises to explain how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

26 September 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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26 September 2024 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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