Childminder 2726940

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy attending the setting and settle in quickly with the childminder. They look to her for comfort when there are new visitors and the childminder's reassurance helps them to feel safe. The childminder has attended some training opportunities to enhance her skills and knowledge. She has begun to implement a curriculum, focusing on children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, she offers various settling-in visits to help children feel safe in her care. Additionally, she now has a clearer understanding of what children need to learn by monitoring children's learning more closely and identifying relevant next steps in their learning. She takes account of children's interests when planning and this supports children's engagement well. Although the childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection, the quality of her teaching continues to vary and is not yet consistently good. For example, she does not always plan age-

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appropriate learning opportunities that prepare children for their next stage of learning, nor does she consistently carry out planned activities effectively.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children's behaviour is good. Children are helpful and demonstrate respect for each other as they play together and share resources. The childminder encourages children to help with daily routines, such as tidying up, and children demonstrate their cooperation as they collect the toys off the floor. They listen carefully to the childminder's instructions and follow these well. Children's confidence is not always the most effectively supported and, therefore, some children lack confidence when interacting with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language and communication development well. She repeats clear, single words for children to hear and initiates conversations to encourage children to talk and share their experiences. Additionally, there are opportunities for singing and reading throughout the day and children enjoy listening to the childminder talk and narrate during play. n The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies some areas for children to work towards next. These next steps are shared with parents effectively. The childminder plans opportunities to extend children's skills. However, she has not yet further developed her knowledge and understanding of child development and how to consistently plan age-appropriate learning opportunities that support children's continued learning in preparation for school. For example, children are not given enough opportunities to develop their

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manipulation skills and fine motor strength before writing. n The childminder has attended recent training to develop her own knowledge and skills. She has made some improvements to the planning of the curriculum. However, the implementation of some learning opportunities is not yet good. For

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20 August 2025 example, the childminder often becomes distracted and does not follow the plan she has made. Learning opportunities are, therefore, often too difficult and children do not understand what they need to do. This means that the childminder's teaching is not always effective and it does not support children to extend their skills and knowledge. n There is good communication with parents. The childminder regularly shares information regarding children's learning and care and this helps parents to understand what children are learning at the setting. Additionally, the childminder shares activities, such as the 'sign of the week', to support home learning opportunities. n The childminder plans exciting and appropriate outings in the community to support children's learning. For example, children regularly visit toddler groups, where they meet new people and develop their confidence and social skills with

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other children. However, although the childminder has recently reviewed her behaviour management procedures, she has not yet considered the impact this has on children's personal, social and emotional development and how effective this is as a teaching strategy. n The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She carries out regular risk assessments and ensures the environment is safe for young children to explore freely. The security and safety of the premises is paramount to the childminder, and she continuously monitors the environment for changes. In addition, the childminder is mindful of safe sleeping guidance and provides cots and sleep mats for children during nap time. Bedding is washed regularly to ensure high standards of hygiene at all times.

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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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Due date

plan appropriate learning opportunities that support the foundations of children's learning in preparation for school 12/11/2025

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Due date

improve the implementation and sequencing of the curriculum to support children's learning and development 12/11/2025

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Due date

20 August 2025 implement behaviour management strategies that support children's learning and personal development. 12/11/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2726940 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10372963 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 9 October 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Bury St Edmunds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation.

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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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20 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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