Childminder in Suffolk

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not maintained a paediatric first-aid qualification. Despite this, the childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to respond effectively and deliver appropriate first aid to children in an emergency. In addition, she does not have current public-liability insurance. n The childminder has an in depth knowledge of safeguarding. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and what to do if there is a concern about a child in her care. n The childminder demonstrates her excellent knowledge of how children learn. She clearly explains her ambitious and well-designed curriculum. She will consider children's needs, abilities and interests to plan a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences, to help them achieve their next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the value that children's independence has for future learning, including school, when the time comes. She explains how she will

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sensitively encourage less confident children to try new activities, to support their independence and extend their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She will work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to share important information and ensure children's individual needs are consistently met. n The childminder explains how she will regularly share children's learning and progress with parents through daily updates on an online communication app. She will also share ideas and suggestions for continuing their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She makes excellent use of any new knowledge gained from research or training.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

10 February 2025 ensure appropriate liability insurance is in place 17/02/2025

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Due date

maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. 17/03/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2681910 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10360116 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Bury-St-Edmunds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualifications at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intention for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The childminder discussed with the inspector how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will implement the curriculum and support all children to make progress, including how the childminder intends to plan, observe and assess children in her care. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and other relevant documents.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2025 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

10 February 2025 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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