Childminder, Out-of school day care in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/06/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: Met Previous inspection: Not Applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, which helps her to recognise when children may be at risk. She is confident to report concerns in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.  The childminder carries out risk assessments to identify hazards and takes the steps necessary to minimise such risks. A daily checklist is completed, to ensure that the premises are safe for children to play indoors and outside. The childminder also carries out risk assessments for outings, ensuring that community facilities used by children are suitable.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion and written documentation, a good understanding of her responsibilities to support children's learning and development. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning in order to plan activities that children enjoy, promote challenge and encourage their continuing development.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder supports children to develop positive relationships with her and this promotes their enjoyment at being in the childminding setting. She demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to ensure that activities meet the needs of all children and promote inclusion.  The childminder demonstrates effective methods for engaging with parents and encouraging them to share what they know about their child. She has good arrangements in place to keep parents informed about their children's day and developmental progress. Policies and procedures are shared with parents, to enable them to make informed choices about their children's care.

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 spoke with the childminder about the service that she provides.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and records.  The inspector looked at the responses recorded in parental questionnaires.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in January 2014 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, her mother and two children aged eight and five years in Taverham, Norfolk. The whole of the premises, with the exception of the office and the main bedroom on the first floor, are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog and a hamster as pets. The childminder collects children from local schools. There are eight children on roll who are in the older years age range. At the time of this inspection there were no children on roll in the early years age range. A childminding service is offered Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY473964 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 978389 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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