Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/07/2013 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 transition from home to starting at the childminding setting is managed well. As a result, children settle quickly and develop a good sense of belonging.  Children have good emotional attachments to the childminder. They are happy, settled and confidently go to him for a hug.  Consistent routines are followed that help children know what happens next at any point throughout the day. Individual care routines are followed, helping to promote continuity of care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and plans effectively, to ensure a balance of activities that meet children's individual interests and developmental stages. He uses observation and assessment well to plan for their next steps.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to improve opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning in the childminding setting and at home.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 lounge, the dining room/kitchen and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector did not see any parents during this inspection but took account of written testimonials from them.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He lives with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed area in the garden for outdoor play activities. The childminder has two rabbits and a cat as pets. He is able to collect children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There is currently one child on roll, who is in the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. A childminding service is offered all year round from 7am to 6pm, seven days a week, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 enhance opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's learning in the childminding setting and at home, and contribute to their children's learning and development record.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements them well. He has a clear picture of children's starting points when they first attend the childminding setting. This is because he gathers useful information from parents. He keeps a record of observations, using photographs and written evidence, about what children are doing. From these details, the childminder identifies the next steps in their learning and development and plans activities that are firmly rooted in children's interests. Records demonstrate that children are working comfortably within the expected developmental band for their age.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about their individual likes and dislikes and stage of development. He is aware of the need to carry out the progress check for children aged two. There are currently no children on roll who are due for this check to be carried out. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's developmental progress, through daily written feedback sheets and verbal feedback. He is aware of the importance of encouraging parents' involvement in their children's learning in the childminding setting and at home. The childminder shares his written observations of children's learning with parents and is considering how to encourage them to contribute to the written developmental records and activity planning.

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who attend

Children are developing a sense of themselves as individuals, wanting to do things independently and expressing their own preferences and interests. This helps to ensure that they develop the key skills needed for the next stage of their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. The childminder recognises that the concentration span of young children is very short and readily changes activity in response to this. He provides a wide range of toys and resources that children enjoy exploring. Children explore the environment, knowing the childminder is nearby and confidently seek him out to share play experiences. The childminder responds well to children's interests and is actively engaged in their play, chatting to them about what they are doing and supporting them in their play. He counts with children during routine experiences, such as counting 'one, two' when removing children's shoes before changing their nappy.

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who attend

The childminder supports the promotion of children's communication and language skills well. Younger children communicate their needs and feelings through babbles and are beginning to use a limited number of single words. The childminder responds well to these, encouraging children to say words and then repeating them back so that children can hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder uses sounds in play, such as mimicking a 'dinosaur roar' when children peep around the doorway with a small world dinosaur and make a roaring noise. Children laugh delightedly as he chases them into the garden. As a result, children are becoming confident communicators who readily explore sounds and words.

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who attend

Children's physical development is progressing well. They are provided with materials to encourage their hand to eye coordination and explore textures. Children are encouraged to play with sand and readily fill scoops and moulds. The childminder provides toys with small buttons for children to explore. For example, children explore the small world fire engine, finding the buttons and pressing them to make siren sounds.

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

Children are secure, happy and confident to express themselves in this warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. They are supported in developing the necessary skills to help them embrace new experiences with confidence. Children benefit from a wide range of play materials to support their learning and development. Toys and resources are stored at low level, to enable children to choose what they want to play with. This promotes their sense of belonging and independence. Outdoor play is promoted well on a daily basis and children move freely between indoor and outdoor play spaces.

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

The childminder gathers useful information from parents when children first attend the childminding setting. This helps him meet children's individual care needs and support them to settle quickly. As a result, children have good emotional attachments with the childminder. Children's self-esteem is promoted well because the childminder uses meaningful praise, to recognise positive behaviour and individual efforts. Unwanted behaviour is managed well, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. As a result, children behave well and develop a respect for the needs and feelings of others.

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

Children's health needs are met well. They learn about the importance of good health and hygiene. The childminder promotes hand-washing routines, for example, he washes children's hands after he has changed their nappy. This gets young children used to the routine of hand-washing after toileting. The individual care needs of children are met well, to ensure that established routines are continued to promote continuity of care. There are effective arrangements in place to help children learn to keep themselves safe, through everyday routines. For example, the childminder talks to them about road safety when on outings and they practise everyday routines, such as the emergency evacuation plan. This helps to ensure that everyone knows what to do to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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provision

The childminder has made a very good start to his childminding career. He is committed to his own continuous improvement and has a good understanding of his strengths and areas for development. He has an effective action plan in place which is clear and achievable. He acts on advice from other professionals and seeks the views of parents through written questionnaires and daily discussion. The childminder understands the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. He implements it well, to ensure that he is working within the framework and meeting his legal duties. The learning and development requirements are met well.

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provision

Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse, to help him recognise if a child is at risk. He knows what to do if he is concerned, in order to safeguard children's welfare. The childminding premises are safe and secure. Thorough assessments are carried out to ensure that hazards to children are identified. The childminder takes all reasonable steps to limit risks, so that children can play safely indoors and outside.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. He finds out about children's individual care routines and keeps parents informed about their child's day. Written testimonials from parents are positive. Parents state that they were 'a bit unsure about having a male as a childminder' but now believe that their concerns were totally unfounded. They are highly satisfied with the childcare service provided and state that they 'couldn't wish for better childcare'. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with others who may provide care and learning for the children so that concerns about children's well-being or development can be quickly identified and managed. There are currently no children on roll who go to any other settings, or for whom there are developmental concerns.

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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 action. 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 EY455235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 902451 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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