Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 2 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans a varied range of activities linked to children's interests and abilities. She joins children in their play to build on what they already know. This means that children have fun and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a relaxed nature and offers a welcoming, homely environment which helps children to settle quickly and build secure attachments with her. Consequently, children demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe in the setting.  The childminder has a high regard for children's safety. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues and supervises children well, in order to keep them safe.  The childminder has developed trusting partnerships with parents. They value the time she spends with their children and the information shared with them about their children's development and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently establish children's prior skills, knowledge and understanding when they start at the childminding setting because she does not always seek detailed information from parents.  The childminder does not constantly provide a rich and stimulating outdoor environment for children, particularly for those who learn best outside.

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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

 increase the information gathered from parents when children first attend the childminding setting, in order to establish more precisely, their prior skills, knowledge and understanding  enhance the provision for outdoor learning by continually providing resources in the garden that promote all areas of children's learning and development, particularly for those children who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the rooms where children play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during 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 the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and viewed her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials and comments in their children's assessment records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and outings to promote children's learning and development, so that they make good progress. She engages with the children during their play and skilfully adapts activities, to include all children. The childminder encourages children's speaking and listening skills well. She asks older children questions that encourage them to think and share their ideas and introduces new words to younger children. As a result, children become confident communicators. The childminder threads simple mathematical concepts through children's play, introducing number recognition during a game with dice or naming shaped items they find in the sensory tray. Children have free access to toys indoors, so make choices and become independent. The childminder gathers useful information from some parents when children first attend the setting. However, this is not consistent from all parents, to enable

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who attend. This is good

her to precisely establish all children's prior skills, knowledge and learning. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements and planned activities, ensures that children's learning is supported well in the setting and by parents at home.

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good

Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's setting and have developed a strong bond with her, which supports their emotional well-being. The childminder takes the children out regularly. They visit the shops, park and other childminders, promoting their social skills and supporting them to become confident in new situations. While visits to the park enable the children to be physically active, the childminder does not regularly use her garden. She has a few ride-on toys available, however, the wealth of learning opportunities offered indoors and not extended in to the outdoor area. Therefore, children who learn best outdoors have less opportunities to develop their skills in all areas of learning through outdoor play. Children learn how to keep themselves and others safe, through the childminder's gentle coaching. She is a good role model, encourages cooperative play and teaches children to respect and care for each other. Consequently,

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good

children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning, that help them get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She checks the areas used for childminding daily, to ensure that they are safe and diligently supervises the children. The childminder is committed to continually developing the service she provides for children and their families. She researches and implements new ideas and keeps up-to-date with childcare practice, so that children are motivated to learn through activities that capture their interest and successfully promote their progress. The childminder's assessments of children are accurate and she continually shares this information with parents. Effective partnerships with the local nursery and school children attend, result in good communication and sharing of information, to support children's ongoing progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255957 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 876569 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in a house on the outskirts of Norwich, in Norfolk. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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