Childminder in Suffolk

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to support all children's learning and development. She plans to assess children's starting points on joining the setting, in partnership with parents. The childminder explains how she will use regular assessment of children's development to plan activities that engage their interests and build on their prior learning. She has a very positive attitude to meeting the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder demonstrates a firm commitment to keeping children safe and well in her setting. She is clear about the signs that a child might be at risk of harm and the steps that she needs to take to keep them safe. This includes acting on any allegation about a member of her family, should this be necessary. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of local safeguarding

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partners and attends training to refresh her safeguarding knowledge. n The childminder demonstrates excellent understanding of how to promote children's speaking and listening skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. She explains how she will build children's vocabulary, such as reading regularly to children and helping them notice and use new words. She describes how she will enhance their understanding of the connections between letters and sounds, using her training and experience in the teaching of phonics to assist her. n The childminder describes a very positive approach to working with parents. She describes how she researches and shares information about issues such as the sleep requirements of children. All children will bring their own food, and she has clear policies about supporting healthy eating and meeting children's dietary needs. Through discussion, she explains that she will provide parents with

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information and guidance to ensure that packed lunches are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder describes the positive relationships that she has with the schools that older children attend. She has devised clear strategies for working in partnership with others, such as schools and health visitors, to provide a joined-up approach to children's learning.

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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 EY543471 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10376196 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 21 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2017 and lives in Lowestoft, Suffolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder has organised their early years provision, including how they plan to support children's continuous learning and development. n The inspector explored with the childminder their understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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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