Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 5 November 2008

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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 has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She has attended training to ensure that she can protect children and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care.  Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care as she provides a welcoming environment, where they have consistent boundaries and familiar routines.  The childminder develops strong working relationships with the parents to help support and extend children's care, learning and overall development.  The childminder supports the development of children's speech and language skills well through effective use of open-ended questioning and clear repetition. As a result, all children make good progress overall in their learning and development.  The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and education and uses self-evaluation to reflect on and improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to investigate the natural world.  The childminder does not use routine activities, such as snack and lunchtime, to develop younger children's independence and self-care skills.

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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 further opportunities for children to investigate the natural world through the use of a wider range of resources both inside and outdoors  create opportunities to extend routine activities, such as snack and lunchtime, to develop younger children's independence and self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and the dining room.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at 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 the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of parents' comments detailed in the records of children's learning.

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who attend. This is good

Children are very happy and content in this homely and welcoming setting and overall make good progress in their learning. The childminder helps children to gain a good range of skills that support their readiness for school. For example, she promotes children's language development well and offers good opportunities to extend their vocabulary. She uses repetitive words and phrases and gives a running commentary throughout the children's play. Children respond to the childminder, imitating sounds and repeating the words they hear while playing a listening game. The childminder promotes children's confidence in meeting other adults and children, for example, by taking them to community groups. As a result, children's social skills are developing well. The childminder knows the children well and plans activities that she knows they will enjoy. However, the childminder does not consistently respond to children's spontaneously emerging interests.

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who attend. This is good

For example, the children are excited about the ice and snow outside, but the childminder continues with the pre-planned activity. As a result, children have fewer opportunities to investigate and extend their understanding of the natural world.

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good

Children are happy and content and they involve the childminder in their play and enjoy cuddles and sharing books together. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder and feel secure. The childminder works closely with parents to promote continuity of care. She manages daily routines effectively to accommodate the individual needs of the children attending, recognising their need for play and rest. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. She actively praises children when they take turns and share favourite toys. Children are encouraged to develop an awareness of keeping safe as they learn about road safety when out and practise the emergency evacuation drill regularly. The childminder helps children to wash their hands at appropriate times during the day. However, during routines activities, such as snack and lunchtime, younger children have

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good

fewer opportunities to extend their independence and self-care skills further. For example, children do not routinely pour their own drinks or help to prepare their own snack.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good working partnership with parents. She gathers useful information from parents when children first start and uses this information to plan and provide activities to meet individual children's needs. The childminder talks to parents about their children's day. She observes children during activities, effectively plans for their next stages of development and regularly monitors their progress. Each child has their own file, which shows their progress through attractively illustrated photographs. The childminder encourages parents to view their children's learning journey records regularly. As a result, parents are fully aware of their children's achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256024 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 876572 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in a rural village in North Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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