Crowhurst, Susan Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2015 10 November 2008

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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

 The childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities linked to children's interests that enable them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  There is a rich and well-resourced learning environment indoors and outdoors, and children are confident, independent and enthusiastic learners.  Children behave well and understand how to take turns. They show care and respect for each other and for property and resources, developing a sense of personal responsibility.  The childminder builds strong attachments with children, which supports their sense of well-being and security.  The childminder fully understands her role in safeguarding children and takes necessary steps to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not making best use of information from her observations to plan for children's next steps more precisely.  The childminder's professional development is not always focused on accessing the most relevant training to enhance her skills in meeting the specific needs of individual 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

 use information from observations and assessments more accurately so that next steps are precisely identified to promote children's rapid progress  review professional development so that training is more focused on improving knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an exciting range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop their independence. The childminder supports and extends their play by challenging their ideas and modelling good language and vocabulary. As a result, all children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder also uses play to reinforce mathematical concepts, such as when they are playing with bricks and building a castle. She asks children to identify the tallest tower, the biggest brick and the longest log. However, activities are not always consistently matched to children's precise needs. The childminder does not always use her observations of children's progress to clearly plan next steps so individual children can make rapid progress. There are regular exchanges of information about children's

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who attend. This is good

achievements with parents. The childminder encourages parents to make positive contributions to children's assessments, ensuring learning is supported at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her praise, enthusiasm and support. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and in the local park. They understand why this is good for their health. The children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and have a good understanding of routines, tidying up the toys and sitting around the table for meals. Children's behaviour is very good and their positive attitudes towards each other prepare them well for nursery and school. The childminder carefully plans outings and rides on the bus to widen and enrich the children's learning experiences.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to training in order to provide a high standard of provision. She is creative in applying her knowledge and using her qualifications to help children learn. For example, children have enjoyed making dens in the garden and using them as reading corners and areas for imaginative play. However, the childminder does not always analyse the training available to consider its relevance to improving her skills and knowledge of specific aspects of individual children's needs. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and uses these to improve her practice. The childminder keeps a close check on how well children are progressing in their learning and shares this with parents. Clear systems for planning and assessment mean that children have good quality

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provision is good

care and learning opportunities throughout the day. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children at home and between the childminder and nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300845 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 861734 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and re-registered in 2005. She lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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