Childminder 2730194

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy, confident and thrive in the childminder's care. She provides children with a warm welcome and a homely play environment in which to learn. The experienced and qualified childminder follows children's interests when planning the curriculum. She has a sound knowledge of child development and plans activities that interest children and spark their curiosity. She is aware of children's preferred way of learning as she invests time in getting to know the children and their families before they attend. This contributes to the smooth transition from home to her care, and children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. Children are excited and show enthusiasm to try new things and have a go.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's speech and language development. She repeats simple words for babies, who listen carefully and make good attempts to copy. Children thoroughly enjoy spontaneous singing. They listen carefully to familiar songs and make attempts to join in, giggling as they make the sounds of animals on the farm. Children use instruments with enthusiasm and dance as they sing. The childminder is a good role model and is kind, attentive and nurturing. She supports young children effectively to understand their feelings and provides the vocabulary they need to express their emotions. She is gentle in her approach when children become frustrated and is a calming influence. As a result, even very young children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a balanced curriculum that has a strong focus on outdoor activities. She supports child-led play and there is a clear focus on developing children's communication skills. Through careful observation, the childminder tracks children's learning to ensure they make good progress. She works closely with parents and other professionals if required to close any gaps in children's development. n Children have established close and trusting bonds with the childminder. They make good progress in their learning while having fun. The childminder works very closely with the parents to continue and support learning at home. n Partnerships with parents are effective. They comment on the patient, knowledgeable, caring and kind childminder and feel extremely lucky to have her. They say the invaluable childminder is a 'huge part of their family'. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is aware of the importance of

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continuous professional development. She is committed to improving her knowledge through training opportunities. The childminder evaluates the service she provides to improve outcomes for the children. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden. They scoop and fill pots as they enjoy sensory activities, such as wet sand. They childminder is skilful in her

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5 August 2025 interactions, allowing children time to play alone and problem solve. Children invite the childminder to join in their games, for example as they mould the sand in cones to make ice cream for her. They have immense fun as they make marks using water and paint brushes. Children wash their babies before wrapping them up and taking them for a walk, skilfully negotiating space as they push the buggy. n Children access some resources and books that reflect similarities and differences. The curriculum provides some opportunities for children to learn about different cultures. However, there are fewer opportunities and experiences within the curriculum to support children's knowledge and make sense of the world around them and what makes them unique. n The childminder helps children to develop confidence and make decisions for themselves. For example, she supports even the youngest children to make their

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own choices about the food they eat. They sit comfortably to eat bananas and apples for the snack they have chosen. The childminder teaches children the importance of a healthy lifestyle and promotes healthy eating and exercise daily. n The childminder promotes children's love for books and how to care for them. Children enjoy stories. They learn that text has meaning and can access a wide selection of quality books. Young children sit happily by themselves looking at pictures, but they also request stories and enjoy cuddles with the childminder as they share a book together.

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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 provide more opportunities within the curriculum for children to learn about and understand the wider world and community in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2730194 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10398655 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Ipswich, Suffolk. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early education for all eligible children.

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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 inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder explained her intentions for the children's development and how she plans and implements the educational programme. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through reading written testimonials. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence about suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

5 August 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

5 August 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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