Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 9 February 2011

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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 receive a good quality care and learning experience. The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors her practice, to work towards continuous improvement.  The childminder effectively supports children's developing awareness of how to manage their own emotions and behaviour. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to handle unwanted behaviour sensitively. She takes into account the age and stage of development of the children in her care.  Children feel safe, are happy and settled in this friendly childminding setting. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and her family.  The childminder uses her observations of children as they play, to identify what they already know and what she needs to do to promote their continuing progress. The quality of teaching effectively supports children's learning.  The childminder finds out about children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding.

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This provision is good

She has detailed discussions with parents when children first attend the setting. She continues with established routines, effectively promoting continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support all parents to be more actively involved in their children's learning and contribute to planning for their children's further 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

 support the sustained engagement of all parents in order to encourage them to share more of what they know about their children and be more actively involved in planning for their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, kitchen and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gathers useful information from parents when children first start at her setting. This means she is immediately able to provide activities that children enjoy. She continues to observe them as they play and identifies the next steps in their learning. Children's progress is tracked, ensuring that any gaps are identified and managed. The quality of teaching is consistently good. Children are supported well, to develop the skills ready for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. The childminder supports children's developing language skills. She responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies, holding 'conversations' in response to babies' vocalisations. She introduces vocabulary as babies build towers by stacking beakers. She names colours and introduces new words, such as tall and high. She extends children's interest in sound, for example, introducing musical instruments for them to explore.

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who attend. This is good

Children shake and bang the instruments to investigate how sound is made.

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good

The childminder effectively supports children's physical and emotional well-being. She is a good role model and treats children with genuine warmth and regard. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse, to enable her to recognise when children are at risk. She is confident to report concerns and attends regular training in child protection. This ensures that she is fully aware of the latest guidance. The childminder carries out risk assessments, to ensure that children are kept safe indoors, outdoors and on outings. Children are taken on outings into the local environment where they can be active and develop their physical skills. The childminder provides children with a varied range of age-appropriate toys and resources. She supports children's interest in being outdoors. Children are encouraged to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene, such as washing their hands before eating.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of her legal responsibilities. She reflects on her practice and is committed to continuous improvement. Through the evaluation of her practice, she recognises her strengths and areas for development. She continues to work towards providing an outstanding setting. The childminder has addressed the recommendations set at her last inspection well. For example, she has revised how she assesses children's learning, in order to support the highest level of achievement for all children. The childminder implements consistent policies and procedures and shares these with parents. This supports parents to make informed choices about their child's care. The childminder keeps parents informed about what their children have been doing during their time in her setting, through detailed daily diaries. However, parents are not consistently encouraged to continue to share what they know about their child's learning

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provision is good

at home, in order to enhance planning for their further progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239078 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 855827 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. Weekend and bank holiday care is available by arrangement.

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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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