Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 28 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and plans appropriate next steps to support their interests. For example, children who like to use their imagination are given many opportunities to create freely, allowing them to explore their imagination in craft, role play and design. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder forms strong emotional bonds with children. This is shown as they seek her for comfort and reassurance when visitors arrive. As a result, children feel secure in her care.  The childminder establishes positive and trusting partnerships with parents. Daily communication promotes continuity of care for children and the sharing of information about their learning.  The childminder provides a stimulating and well-resourced environment, where children are happy confident learners.  The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures. She has

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This provision is good

attended training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. As a result, children are protected and kept safe from harm.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They independently wash their hands before snack and make choices from a good selection of foods to support their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always establishing information on children's learning from parents or other providers who provide care and education for children, to inform planning in her setting.  There are fewer opportunities for children to gain an understanding of diversity and to challenge negative attitudes and stereotypes.

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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

 enhance the gathering of information relating to children's starting points, to support every child's learning to meet their individual needs from the outset  enhance the partnerships with other settings that children attend, in order to improve the sharing of information about children's learning and development  enhance the range of activities and experiences offered to children, which support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in adult-led and free-play activities within the home.  The inspector engaged in several discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals, a selection of policies, required records, such as accident logs and risk assessments. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a varied range of resources and activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children enjoy their time with the childminder because she provides an environment that allows them to move freely between activities offered to them. They enjoy well-read stories and board games, such as 'find the animal' and number games. These activities help children to acquire the key skills in readiness for school. The childminder provides older children with lots of opportunities to increase their mathematical skills. They count the number of blocks they have built as well as the number of spots on a dice. The childminder does not always provide enough activities and experiences to help children gain awareness of diversity. The childminder records regular observations and assessments in individual learning journals. Daily feedback is shared on children's progress and parents' feedback is valued in

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who attend. This is good

helping children to make progress in the setting. However, she does not consistently use the information parents share when they begin attending to support her in planning for children's individual learning needs from the start.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Her warm and natural interaction with children helps them to settle and feel comfortable in her home. Children are encouraged to be independent and do things for themselves. For example, they wash their hands independently before snack and make choices from the good range of resources on offer. Children are confident and behave well. They learn to share and take turns and play cooperatively together. This was demonstrated as the older child present gave time for a young child to use the bricks to build with. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. She ensures children have daily access to the fresh air and exercise. They walk to and from school or nursery each day. Further to this, they have regular access to the rear garden and play parks to support their physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. She has made good progress since the last inspection and works hard to improve her practice. She attends training on a regular basis to enhance her provision and to support the changing needs of children in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures, which effectively help her run the service she offers. Safeguarding procedures are good. Clear risk assessments and daily checks of the premises ensures children remain safe in the childminder's care. She knows what she would do if she has a concern about a child in her care, or if an allegation was made. Relationships with parents are good and they are kept informed of the progress children make. However, there is room to build on the links with other settings children attend, to further complement their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256116 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 866997 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in North Walsham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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