Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 2 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are extremely happy and settled in this warm and welcoming childminding setting. They have very secure, emotional attachments to the childminder.  The childminder has an extremely good understanding of how children learn and provides an exceptionally high-quality learning experience for all children.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn. They are supported very well to make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Observation and assessment of children's learning are used exceptionally well to identify and plan for their next steps.  Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything that the childminder does with the children and she is highly effective in making sure that all children are able to participate fully in the activities and routines of the day.  The childminder demonstrates excellent relationships with parents and her outstanding

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This provision is outstanding

partnership with them means that they are actively encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning in the childminding setting and at home.  Reflective practice is fully embedded into the childminder's self-evaluation. As a result, her strengths and areas for development are accurately identified and managed, to support her constant pursuit of excellences and the highest achievements for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide even further support to children in the acquisition of their communication and language skills, such as liaising further with parents to find ways to encourage children to remove dummies from their mouths whilst they are talking and playing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and the kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members, the provider's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides outstanding learning opportunities and skilfully extends children's learning. Children are eager to learn and they develop skills needed for the next stage in their learning. The quality of teaching is consistently of a high quality and all children are fully included. The childminder provides stimulating activities that build on their interests and children also initiate many activities themselves. When children play with construction bricks the childminder introduces colour, shape and numbers. Children count confidently and use number names spontaneously in their play. The childminder carefully supports children's speech and language development. She is aware that babies' prolonged use of dummies restricts their vocalisations and is considering a wider range of ways to encourage babies to part with their dummy. She works in close partnership with parents and implements a highly effective, shared approach to meet children's learning

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who attend. This is outstanding

needs. Parents share resources, such as books in their home language, to further support children's communication.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is exceptionally safe and welcoming. Children settle quickly because the childminder supports them extremely well, including offering home visits where children can meet her in their own, familiar environment. Children have strong emotional bonds with the childminder. She is an exceptional model and treats children with positive regard. Children behave very well and even very young children readily share and take turns. Children are taken on outings into the local environment, where they visit the park, toddler groups and other childminders. This supports them very well to be active and develop their social skills and confidence. Children learn about the wider world, because the childminder introduces festivals of their own and others. As a result, they develop very good attitudes to others as they get ready for the move on to nursery or school. Children manage their own personal hygiene needs, relevant to their age and

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a very strong knowledge of child protection and is committed to promoting an exceptionally high-quality care and learning experience for all children. She monitors her practice effectively, taking into account the views of parents. She is highly motivated to continue to develop professionally. She attends relevant training courses, including supporting parents through attending information evenings with them, to learn about identified special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder effectively monitors the quality of teaching and learning, to ensure that activities are exciting, motivating and support all children to reach the highest level of achievement. Planning and assessment arrangements are precise and ensure that any gaps in children's learning identified and managed. Highly effective partnerships with parents and others who provide care and learning for the children help to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299447 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 861692 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was first registered in 2004 and lives in Catton, Norwich. A childminding service is offered from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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