Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 21 September 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explains how to observe and assess children's progress and describes how she will plan activities for children.  The family home is a welcoming and child-centred environment. There is a varied selection of toys and play materials, both indoors and outside, reflecting a diverse society and enabling children to select resources and take decisions in their learning.  The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has child protection procedures that she will follow should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and other significant people in children's lives. Flexible settling-in arrangements will be offered to assist in building positive relationships with parents and enable children to begin to

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The provision meets requirements

develop bonds with the childminder. She has clear recording systems to gather the required information and consent forms from parents.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She explains how she will offer daily opportunities for children to be physically active and play outdoors. She understands how to support them to learn about healthy eating and good personal hygiene.  The childminder explains how she will positively manage children's behaviour and teach them how to identify risks, to help keep themselves safe.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and required records.  The inspector toured the ground floor of the premises and the garden and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she monitors her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256711 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 864587 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998. She offers a childminding service all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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