Jeffery Emma Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 4 February 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 is skilled in providing for children's individual needs and interests. Children enthusiastically engage in activities and are keen learners. They are making good progress and acquire key skills required for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming, family environment where children learn through play. They are happy, settled and share warm relationships with the childminder, supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder uses the nearby amenities to extend children's learning opportunities. She regularly visits the woods, beach, local parks and shops. This supports children in learning about their local community and the natural environment.  Children are safe, secure and protected from harm and abuse, because the childminder fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is confident in her ability to act promptly, should she have concerns about a child in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively supports children to develop communication and language skills, by introducing new words and talking to children about what they are doing as they play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always leave sufficient time for children to think through their own ideas when they are playing.  The childminder has not explored further ways of parents contributing to children's progress.

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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

 build on children's ability to think critically, giving them more time to think about and formulate their own responses and ideas as their learning is challenged and extended  strengthen partnership working with parents, so that all parents have more opportunities to support children's learning at home in line with the next steps identified by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden, and accompanied the childminder to collect children from school.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  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 viewed her self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and provides well-organised activities to fully engage children of different ages. She gets to know children very well and gains a good understanding of their skills and abilities through her observations and assessments of their learning. The childminder recognises children's interest in animals and freezes toy insects inside ice blocks. Children are eager to explore and learn how warm water melts ice. They show good control and coordination as they handle the slippery ice cubes or handle tools, such as pencils for drawing. The childminder enthusiastically joins in children's play, encouraging conversation and enabling children to talk about what they know. However, she is sometimes too eager and quick with her questions, so children do not have enough time to think more deeply for themselves and develop their own ideas. The childminder presents interesting opportunities that develop

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who attend. This is good

children's understanding of number, shape and size. They enjoy making a calendar, become familiar with the days of the week and learn that print carries meaning.

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good

The childminder values children highly as individuals and warmly welcomes them into her home. She works closely with parents to settle children and responds sensitively to children's physical and emotional needs. The childminder constantly celebrates children's achievements with enthusiastic praise. This effectively boosts their confidence and self- esteem. Through the childminder's sensitive guidance, children learn to share resources, be considerate of others and use good manners. The childminder ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills. They manage their personal care needs well, so that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children are active and enjoy time outdoors in the childminder's garden or on visits to the local parks. They use more physically challenging equipment to climb and swing, developing their large muscle control and coordination.

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provision is good

The childminder is very experienced and has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She very occasionally works with an assistant, who is familiar with her policies and working practices to support children. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts effective risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards. She keeps a check on children's progress and the activities they take part in. This helps children to make good progress and demonstrates her commitment to continuous improvement. Partnership working with parents ensures that good information is exchanged daily. However, parents are not always involved in supporting learning at home. The childminder effectively shares information with other early years settings, so that a consistent approach is developed to meeting children's care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256257 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 867003 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in a village near to King's Lynn, Norfolk. She very occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 7.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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