Childminder, Out-of school day care in Suffolk

This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy in this setting. After the childminder collects them from school, children eagerly discuss what they are looking forward to playing with at the childminder's house. Children show they feel comfortable and understand respectful behaviours, as on arrival they take off their shoes and hang up their belongings. The childminder praises them for remembering to wash their hands before choosing their snack. This reinforces children's understanding of good hygiene routines and encourages them to continue developing their independence. Children flourish in the one-to-one time they have with the childminder, who is always patient and attentive to their needs. This helps children form close and trusting bonds with the childminder.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have access to a well-equipped playing space, where they can choose resources independently. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world around them by listening to what children are interested in as they play. For example, when children show an interest in gardening, the childminder provides them with opportunities to grow sunflowers from seed. Children initiate watering their sunflowers as they explain they need water and sunshine to grow. Older children are excellent role models when they offer the watering can to younger children to take their turn first.

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n The childminder often reassures children and adapts environments, so all children can take part in activities, including those who are less confident. When children choose to play outdoors, the childminder asks all children what they would like to play with. Some children choose to play with the bats and balls, while others enjoy dressing up their teddy bears and inviting the fun-loving childminder into their imaginary role play. n Children develop their confidence while attending the setting. The childminder's kind, caring and approachable nature means children will ask her for help if they need it. For example, the childminder shows children how to peel the back of stickers when children ask for help. Because the childminder gives the right level of support, children develop resilience and perseverance as they learn through trial and error, motivated by the childminder who praises their efforts and

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achievements. n When children start, the childminder ensures they are happy and feel secure with her before their parents leave them. Parents say they would recommend the childminder to other families and comment on the varied learning and play experiences she offers. They express how their children look forward to attending and never want to leave because it is so much fun.

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25 April 2025 n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of recognising the signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect and what to do if there is a concern about a child. The childminder is reflective on further training she can undertake to enhance her already robust knowledge and understanding, of how to assure children's ongoing safety and welfare. n The childminder creates strong links with parents and the local school ensuring transitions are smooth for children. The childminder finds out what reception- age children are learning at school and offers play experiences to complement this. For instance, because she knows children are learning about the life cycle of frogs, she encourages children to compare the differences with frogspawn in her pond. Children consolidate their learning when they explain that the next stage is for the tadpoles to become froglets, like the ones at their school. n Mealtimes are sociable and children enjoy choosing from a healthy well-balanced

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snack. Children learn to be safe while eating as the childminder reminds them to sit facing the table so that they do not fall and hurt themselves. The childminder successfully teaches children about road safety on the way to and from school. Children show this by holding the childminder's hand and stopping and waiting before crossing the road safely with her. n The childminder always models respectful and polite behaviours. Consequently, children know what is expected of them. This is evident as children make caring friendships with their peers and frequently display impeccable behaviours and manners.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2716805 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10388291 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 5 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Ipswich, Suffolk. She provides care for school-aged children, including those in Reception class. Her opening hours are 7.45am until 9am, and 3.20pm until 5.30pm, during school term time. The childminder provides care during the school holidays from 7.45am until 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the resources and the indoor and outdoor 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 observed the childminder to ensure the safety and well-being of children as they are dropped off and collected children from the local school. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. The inspector also read comments from parents not available to speak to on the day of inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and other relevant documents.

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Inspection activities

25 April 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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