Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 13 October 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

 The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents. She encourages them to share what they know about their child and keeps them fully informed about their child's achievements and progress.  Children behave well. The childminder supports them to consider the needs of others, share and take turns. Children's good behaviour and individual efforts are given meaningful praise, effectively supporting their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Activities are planned to promote children's next steps in learning and good teaching supports their progress. Children's progress is tracked effectively, ensuring any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified and managed.  The childminder monitors the quality of her childminding practice well. She works effectively with her co-childminder to promote continuous improvement and offer good quality care for all children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports the promotion of children's language and communication skills well. She encourages them in conversations and actively listens to what they say, effectively supporting them to become confident communicators.  Children have good emotional attachments to the childminder and are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming childminding setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of snack time does not promote children's social skills. The quality of interaction at this time is not sufficiently stimulating as, for example, children sit in a line on a mat and watch television as they eat.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not sharply focused to support her to achieve and maintain outstanding care and learning 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

 focus more closely on professional development opportunities, in order to achieve and maintain outstanding practice  review the organisation of daily routines, such as snack time, to promote them as social times and learning opportunities for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and the garden and viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  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 of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children's starting points are established on entry to the setting through discussions with parents and observations of children as they play. The childminder continues to observe children and evaluates her observations effectively to identify the next steps in their learning. She plans activities that children enjoy and provides challenge. Children's learning is shared with parents. Parents appreciate that their children are completely ready for school by the time this stage of their learning comes around. The quality of teaching is consistently good and is sometimes outstanding. The childminder engages well in children's play and supports them to explore their own ideas. For example, when playing with weighing scales children consider how many toy bears they need to put in one side to balance with the other. They confidently use words, such as heavy, light and balance. Children develop early writing skills and older children write their first names

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good

The childminder is a good role model. She provides a warm and welcoming learning environment, in which children are happy and settled. Children build close emotional attachments to the childminder and readily go to her for a hug and for support with activities. Children develop good friendships with each other, although, some routine activities do not actively promote their social skills. Children have access to a wide range of resources both indoors and outside, promoting all areas of learning. Children access resources independently, effectively supporting them to develop confidence to embrace new experiences. The childminder carries out risk assessments and takes steps to minimise hazards. Children learn to keep themselves safe, such as learning about how to behave when on outings. Their good health is promoted and children manage their personal hygiene needs, relevant to their age. They understand about the importance of

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good

putting on sun cream before going outdoors in hot weather.

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provision is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements. She reflects on her practice, along with her co-childminder, in order to ensure she is providing a good quality care and learning experiences for all children. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as child protection. As a result, she has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare. The childminder recognises that she does not focus strongly enough on her own professional development to ensure that she is up to date with the latest good practice advice and guidance. The childminder demonstrates good partnerships with others who provide care and learning for children. This promotes an effective two-way flow of information to support children's continuing progress. Relationships with parents are friendly and trusting. Parents appreciate that the childminder is flexible to their changing childcare needs and describe the service as

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278689 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 860998 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She works with her sister, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification.

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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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