Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 15 June 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently assess children's stages of development, in order to plan challenging learning experiences that are fully matched to children's individual needs. Consequently, children do not make good progress.  The childminder does not sufficiently develop her knowledge through regular training, in order to fully understand how to complete the required progress check for children between two-and three-years of age.  Some areas of the childminder's home, such as the rear garden, are not well organised to meet children's individual needs or enable them to be independent.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not focused enough on clearly identifying weaknesses and maintaining consistency in the quality of her provision.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy warm and affectionate care, and are happy and confident in the childminder's home. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder establishes regular communication with parents, and other settings children attend, to promote continuity with regard to children's welfare and to support their learning.  The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. She offers healthy and nutritious foods, and promotes regular exercise and fresh air.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the use of assessment to identify children's next steps in learning more precisely, and use the information to plan and provide clearly focused activities that challenge children to make good progress in all areas of learning  improve knowledge and understanding of how to complete the required progress check for children between two- and three-years of age, and ensure that these are carried out when necessary.

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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

 follow up on recent plans to improve the garden so that this is a stimulating learning environment that children can independently use. Organise resources indoors so that they are more easily accessible to the children  improve the use of self-evaluation to ensure that any weaknesses are swiftly identified and promptly addressed to improve the quality of care, learning and development for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a sample of policies and records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children do not make as much progress as possible because the childminder does not make regular and precise assessments of children's learning. Activities sometimes lack a strong level of challenge and do not fully provide children with the skills necessary for their eventual entry to school. The childminder has a limited knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children between two- and three-years of age. This is because she does not regularly update her knowledge of the latest requirements. Children benefit from plentiful, good quality, clean resources. They readily help themselves from the range set out in the playroom. However, resources in the lounge are not so well organised. The childminder has also not organised the rear garden so that it is readily accessible and suitable for children's play. Therefore, children are not consistently encouraged to make independent choices and decisions. The childminder suitably supports

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who attend. This requires improvement

children's developing language skills. She provides a running commentary as babies explore and joins in conversations with older children. Children enjoy making marks and patterns on paper with crayons and pens. This supports their early writing skills.

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requires improvement

The childminder works well with parents to settle children into her home and complete the required documentation. Consequently, children relate well to the childminder and are happy in her care. She encourages children to play together, share and be kind to each other. They respond positively to praise, and younger children demonstrate that they know the rules for acceptable behaviour and language in the setting. Healthy lifestyles are promoted as children walk in the local environment, and develop their physical skills as they play at the local park. The childminder provides appropriate sleeping facilities and comfortable space for children to rest. Children carefully handle family pets and watch other animals, learning about wildlife. They understand the need to wash their hands, and posters around the setting act as a visual reminder of appropriate hygiene practice.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has some knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Recent training on safeguarding has enabled the childminder to update her knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and what actions to take to report such concerns. The childminder understands safeguarding procedures for the appropriate use of cameras and mobile phones in the setting. She seeks parental permission for the use of any photographs of children involved in activities that demonstrate their enjoyment, learning and development. The childminder ensures the premises are secure and that children are within her sight or hearing at all times. She communicates well with parents and has suitable links with the local pre-school that children attend, to adequately support children's continuity of care and learning. The childminder has not evaluated her practice effectively. She has not taken sufficient action to improve where weaknesses are identified

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provision requires improvement

or to consistently maintain good-quality provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 259473 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1011332 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Hingham, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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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

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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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