Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 28 August 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

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. This is because the childminder uses her expert knowledge of how children learn and develop to provide them with rich, imaginative and stimulating experiences. Children are highly motivated to participate in activities and make rapid progress.  Assessments of children's progress and identification of next steps in their learning and development are accurate and sharply focused. Strong partnerships with parents and other professionals ensure children's individual needs are fully met and contribute to the rapid progress they make given their starting points.  The childminder and her assistants establish warm, caring and respectful relationships with the children. Settling-in procedures are highly effective to meet individual children's needs, and consequently, children are confident and demonstrate they feel safe and secure.  Children develop independence in their play as they freely access a wide range of

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This provision is outstanding

stimulating resources both indoors and out. The rich environment supports children to follow their interests and they begin to form friendships with their peers.  The childminder and her assistants thoroughly understand their role in protecting children from harm. Arrangements for safeguarding, including recruitment, are strong and central to all aspects of the setting. Consequently, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment by adults who are suitable to do so.  The childminder is passionate and committed to ensure all children achieve their best potential. She is a reflective practitioner who constantly seeks to improve her practice. She supports her assistants to gain professional early years qualifications and is an excellent role model to her assistants.

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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

 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities to further enhance the already excellent practice to support children's rapid progress and enjoyment, and assistants' professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a sample of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and motivated to play and explore. The childminder expertly supports children's investigations of colour in a lively painting activity. Squeals of delight resound as children enjoy the sensation of paint on their hands and discover how to mix colours. The childminder skilfully weaves the seven areas of learning into the activity. Children begin to develop mathematical language as they learn yellow plus blue equals green, and grasp a friend's painted hand to mix the colours. The childminder and her assistants pose appropriate questions which support children's reflection and understanding throughout the activity. The childminder has a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language development, making good use of training, such as sign language, to support all children's individual needs. Children join in excitedly with rhyming phrases and giggle as they show their estimation of a long worm and a short

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who attend. This is outstanding

worm. Older children are confidently writing their names and recognising numbers. Children are consistently acquiring skills to support their future education at school.

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outstanding

The childminder has flexible settling-in procedures which are tailored to each family's individual needs. She establishes strong partnerships with parents, beginning with a visit to their home, to ensure children's emotional well-being is supported. She gathers information about children's individual needs and what they can do to ensure a smooth start. Children develop affectionate relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who have high expectations of their behaviour. Consequently, children are confident and emotionally prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. The childminder discusses with the children the benefits of physical exercise and the impact of healthy food choices on their bodies. Children begin to manage their own risk when out and about because the childminder teaches them about road safety and caution with strangers.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder thoroughly understands her responsibilities in all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Recruitment procedures are exemplary and ensure only suitable adults work with the children. Supervision of her assistants is highly focused to promote high quality learning experiences for the children. The childminder is highly reflective and astutely monitors the effectiveness of the activities she provides to ensure all children achieve their best potential. She relentlessly pursues every training opportunity to enhance her own skills and knowledge, and that of her assistants, to improve the experiences she offers the children. This results in a dedicated team who work effectively together to ensure children enjoy and make progress in their learning. The childminder values parents' views and their feedback is incorporated into her improvement plans. Parents are overwhelmingly positive and children thoroughly enjoy themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388480 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 859108 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 32

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Downham Market, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3, and one assistant is qualified at level 2. The childminder provides free early years education for eligible two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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