Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children's independence and confidence is promoted because the childminder gives children time to explore and investigate her home when settling in.  Children make good progress in their learning because activities offered are tailored to their individual likes and interests.  Young children get the most from activities because the childminder shows them things to extend their ideas.  Children are kept safe and are well cared for because effective written risk assessments are used well.  The childminder has carried out a thorough review of her setting and sought the views of parents and children regarding her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not made parents fully aware of the importance of their contributions to the learning journeys and as a result they have not been able to add what they know to the assessment record.  The childminder has not used the valuable feedback information she has collected to devise an action plan to bring about improvements in the identified weaknesses.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's lounge and kitchen.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection and carried out observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, records, a selection of policies and required documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector was unable to speak to parents during the inspection, however their views were considered through the questionnaires they have completed for the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and their two children aged three years and one year in a village to the east of Norwich in Norfolk. The childminder uses all areas of the house for childminding including an enclosed garden. The family have two pet dogs and some chickens are kept in the garden.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed training including first aid and child protection. She takes and collects children to and from local schools and pre-schools, and uses the local park for outdoor activities. The childminder provides care for children with special educational needs.

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Information about the setting

The childminder currently has nine children on roll, two of whom are within the early years age range. Children attend on a part-time basis. She offers care each working day between the hours of 8am to 6pm.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide parents with the opportunity to review their children's learning regularly and to contribute to their child's learning and development record

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 use information gathered through the evaluation process to develop an action plan to overcome identified weaknesses in order to improve the setting further.

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who attend

The childminder has a very clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and through trainin has developed effective systems to observe, assess and plan activities to meet children's individual needs. She supports their learning and development well by being fully involved in their play, extending ideas by offering additional toys and showing young children how to use toys to full effect. She encourages children to 'have a go' and, as a result, their instincts for exploring are well developed.

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who attend

The partnership with parents is good and parents share a great deal of information when their child joins the setting. As a result, children's individual needs are well met. The childminder shares information about children's progress with their parents and ensures parents know what their children have been doing on a daily basis. However, parents have not yet been able to contribute to their child's learning journey by adding their own observations of the learning at home. This is so, the childminder is aware of these and can plan activites that build on this and all of children's interests. Babies are beginning to babble and attempt speech in a meaningful way, chatting to other children and watching what older children do. They enjoy story books and the childminder promotes understanding of reading through pointing at the pictures and talking about what is seen in the book. Children play with torches in a darkened room or use the whisk

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who attend

when baking cakes to find out how things work. Young children's interest in the world is currently stimulated by animals and transport. Whilst on outings children spot tractors and cars, and participate in activities such as, singing 'Old MacDonald's Farm', this supports children's interest in animals. Babies learn skills quickly. For example, the childminder stacks three blocks and offers the fourth to a child. The child carefully takes the block and places it on top of the tower therefore, developing hand-eye coordination and early concepts of shape and space. Role play equipment is plentiful and children are busily engaged in pretending to make drinks. The childminder extends this well by offering pots, pans and forks for children to extend their imaginary play by cooking and stirring their food. Musical toys are available for children to investigate sound and different tones, whilst a selection of messy play activities supports children well in developing their

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle well with the childminder and special care is taken when joining the setting to make sure the childminder has clear information about the children. As a result, she gets to know them quickly and a warm rapport develops. Children behave in a manner which suggests they are happy and feel secure for example, crawling onto the childminder's lap to read a book. Children are making friends and very young children are observed sharing their toys, passing bricks to other children, with attempts at language such as 'ta'.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Young children behave well because the childminder uses strategies appropriate to their age and stage of development. For example, the childminder demonstrates cooperative play and encourages sharing, uses explanations and tries to help children understand the consequences of their actions. Older children are involved in writing the house rules and sticker charts are introduced to encourage good behaviour. The childminder regularly praises children and as a result their self-esteem is good.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children move freely around the childminder's home, developing their physical skills well. Children visit the local park and enjoy playing in the garden. Babies feed themselves and seek out drinks when they are thirsty; they have a dedicated space for undisturbed sleep to re-charge their batteries. The childminder provides a well thought out selection of nutritious dishes which meet children's dietary needs and preferences. For example, home-made soup for lunch and roast dinners in the evening promote healthy eating. Young children play with plastic fruits and vegetables in the home corner to develop an understanding about a variety of foods, whilst older children show an interest in growing their own vegetables. Children enjoy feeding the chickens and taking the dogs for a walk, whilst the childminder uses some of these activities to discuss children's personal safety, for example, explaining that they should not approach strange dogs.

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provision

The childminder fully protects young children as she is very clear about her role in promoting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She clearly understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection issues and has all the necessary training, documentation and policies in place to support her. Rigorous risk assessments have been devised and are regularly reviewed and updated. For example, with the introduction of chickens, a new risk assessment has been put in place to keep children safe and well. Outings are conducted safely and the childminder implements regular fire drills and checks to maintain a safe and secure environment.

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provision

The childminder has introduced some useful monitoring and evaluation systems which include parents and children's views. Along with the local authority review, her own evaluation of activities and parents' and children's comments through questionnaires, she has some very useful feedback and information to make improvements in the setting. However, the childminder has not yet used this information to develop an action plan to ensure the identified areas for development are successfully put in place.

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provision

The childminder has a professional attitude to her work. Records are maintained to a high standard and information for parents, including newsletters, are of a high quality and good content. Since registering, the childminder has attended training to improve knowledge and skills in her practice; she identifies courses which will bring about the most improvement in her individual setting.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446965 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 799353 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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