Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 9 November 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 exceptionally warm and welcoming childminding setting. They develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder and have strong friendships with each other.  The childminder demonstrates excellent relationships with parents and her outstanding partnership with them means that they are actively encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning, both in the childminding setting and at home.  The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She talks confidently about the signs and symptoms of abuse, and has extremely robust procedures in place for reporting concerns. These are in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.  Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything that the childminder does with the children. She is highly effective in ensuring that all children are able to participate in

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This provision is outstanding

activities, at their own level, and are fully included in all activities and routines of the day.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder supports children exceptionally well and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and managed. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn and make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Children's language and communication skills are given high priority. The childminder encourages children in conversation, helping them to develop their vocabulary and become skilful communicators.  The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and demonstrates a strong commitment towards maintaining excellence in all areas. Reflective practice is fully embedded into her self-evaluation, in order to constantly promote 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 children with increased opportunities to access and use information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the garden and the main playroom.  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 the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members, the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of verbal and written testimonials from parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She promotes a rich, varied and stimulating learning environment, that fully supports children as they develop the skills to be ready for school. Teaching is of a consistently high quality and inclusive of all children. The childminder has recognised that younger children do not often have access to information and communication technology. She is taking steps to address this. She actively supports children's decisions about their play and readily adapts activities to meet children's individual needs. When playing with quick sand, children learn about cause and effect as they mix the water into the sand and cornflour. They describe how it feels and the childminder promotes their speech and language development effectively, talking to children about the texture and encouraging them to find other resources to add to, and extend their play. This inspiring and exceedingly well-presented activity

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who attend. This is outstanding

significantly enhances children's sensory development.

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outstanding

Children benefit from a very wide range of play materials to support their learning and development. The thoughtfully planned playroom and garden create an enabling environment for all ages of children, to promote independence and to engage them in purposeful play. They are encouraged to be healthy and active. Children develop good physical skills in the very well-equipped garden. Children are exceptionally happy and settled. Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points, on entry to the setting, and the childminder follows established routines for sleeping and feeding. This actively promotes continuity of care and supports children to develop an exceptionally strong sense of belonging. Children are supported exceedingly well, to embrace new experiences with confidence and be ready for the next stage in their learning. The childminder is an exceptional role model. Children are very well behaved and show

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outstanding

kindness and consideration for others, and play harmoniously together.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly committed to her own professional development. She completes relevant training courses and workshops, to support her to deliver the highest quality care and learning for all children. The childminder effectively monitors all aspects of her provision, leading to exceptional practice and continuous improvement. She continually assesses the quality of teaching and learning. This ensures that activities are exciting, motivating and effectively support children's eagerness to learn. The childminder shares her observations of children's learning with parents and actively encourages them to continue to share what they know about their child. The childminder provides an exceptionally safe learning environment for all children. Comprehensive risk assessments are carried out, ensuring that any hazards are identified and steps taken to limit risks. The childminder has an outstanding awareness of child protection issues and has attended

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provision is outstanding

senior lead practitioner training, to ensure that she is up to date with latest guidance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392587 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 859451 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 9 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. 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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