Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 9 March 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

 Children make good progress in their learning as a result of the childminder's strong teaching and the provision of a stimulating environment, varied resources and activities.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She introduces new words, modelling language and talking to children about what they are doing as they play.  Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. She treats them with affection, care and respect. This strongly supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and other providers. Parents speak knowledgeably of how their children have flourished in the childminder's care.  Children are safe, secure and protected from harm and abuse. The childminder fully understands the need to take prompt action if she is concerned about a child.  The childminder regularly evaluates practice with her assistant. They both engage in

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This provision is good

relevant training in order to constantly improve practice and provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not given enough opportunities to develop their mathematical knowledge and skills related to shape, space and measure. Opportunities for comparing length, weight, capacity and time during play are not fully exploited.

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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

 increase children's knowledge and understanding of the aspects of mathematics for comparing length, weight, capacity and time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account written testimonials from parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and the qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development needs very well. She is adept at using her assessments to review children's progress. She ensures that her planning covers all aspects of learning and reflects the interests, needs and capabilities of the children. This means that children are fully engaged in purposeful play and make good progress in learning in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses a range of teaching techniques to support children's growing communication skills. For example, children make up a story using toy horses and dinosaurs, and also add sound effects. Similarly, when older children are writing their names, they are encouraged to say the initial sound in their name and think of other things that begin with that sound. They do this with great enthusiasm and pride in their achievements. Children frequently engage in counting activities as they play. However, opportunities to develop children's knowledge

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who attend. This is good

and understanding in shape, space and measures are not always fully considered. For example, during sand and water play, mathematical language, such as full, empty and half full, is not introduced.

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good

The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment which is thoroughly focused on the children's needs and interests. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language benefit particularly well from targeted teaching. This means that all children make good progress. The childminder is caring and sensitive to the individual needs of each child. This ensures that children's emotional and physical well-being needs are well met. The childminder provides clear, consistent boundaries. She models good behaviour and affirms their achievements. This actively boosts children's confidence and interest in their learning. As a consequence, children are very well behaved and motivated to learn. They are encouraged to be independent and to persist with activities. For instance, children are taught to manage their personal care needs and not to give up when met with a challenge. This

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provision is good

The highly qualified childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect and safeguard children. Furthermore, she is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts effective risk assessments to help identify potential hazards. Partnerships with parents and other providers are very effective. There are good arrangements for the sharing of information and this maintains a consistent approach to children's welfare and learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works particularly effectively with her well-qualified assistant. They review and evaluate their provision and the children's progress together. This ensures that any identified gaps in children's learning are narrowing swiftly to minimise the impact on their attainment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY223006 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 869844 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Watton, Norfolk. She operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and has a relevant early years degree.

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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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