Childminder in Suffolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows how to identify child protection concerns and the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe. The childminder understands her role in teaching children how to stay safe. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour and supervise them in an appropriate way. She knows the importance of encouraging children to form strong attachments to help them feel happy and secure. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's development and identifying what they need to learn next to help them to make good progress. She explains how she would use what she knows about each child to plan a range of activities that build on their individual interests and emerging skills. n The childminder regularly assesses risks and ensures that her premises are safe.

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This provision meets requirements

She follows hygiene procedures and knows how to use these to teach children how this contributes to their good health. n The childminder explains how she would make sure children learn about keeping healthy, such as eating well and regular exercise. She is aware of the importance of teaching children to become independent and learning to manage their behaviour to prepare them well for school. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents and other providers to maintain consistency in children's care. n The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice and identifying further areas for improvement. She regularly completes training courses to keep her knowledge up to date.

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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 EY544286 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10363914 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 1 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Haverhill. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and for learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

23 December 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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