Norman, Jenny

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 12 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The environment, both indoors and outside, is extremely well planned with a wide range of interesting activities that cover all areas of learning. This is further enhanced by the extensive range of learning opportunities children experience with the childminder in the community. As a result, children are motivated, engaged and enjoy themselves.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder who is highly skilled and sensitive in helping them to form secure relationships with her and their peers. Consequently, children are happy, confident and ready to learn.  The childminder is an excellent role model and she has high but realistic behavioural expectations of children. She communicates these clearly and offers lots of praise, encouraging positive behaviour. This results in children quickly understanding what is expected of them.  The childminder works exceptionally well with parents. Regular communication

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This provision is good

supports children's learning at home. Parents comment positively on how well their children have developed since starting at the setting and about their enthusiasm to learn.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and is fully aware of child protection procedures to follow in order to protect children from harm.  Children's developing independence is actively promoted by the childminder. She ensures that she allows them time to have a go and do things for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring and analysis of children's progress is not fully effective in pinpointing trends or gaps in their learning.

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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

 strengthen the current arrangements for tracking children's progress and use the data to identify trends and address any gaps in development or the educational programme.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed written comments from a selection of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are safe as the procedures for risk assessment in and outside of the home are robust. The childminder is committed to continuous learning and her professional development. She is well qualified and regularly attends training. She plays an active part in local forums and works in close partnership with other providers and agencies. Consequently, she has a good up-to-date understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this knowledge to constantly develop her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. The childminder plays alongside children. She skilfully questions, comments and listens as they explore and try out new ideas. In addition, she is confident to step back and allow children time and space to play independently, and so develop their own ideas. Children of all ages practise their writing skills. Younger children use brushes for making patterns in foam. Older children begin to write for a purpose as they compose shopping lists in the role-play corner. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of mathematics. They develop an understanding of numbers, shapes and colours during daily activities and routines. The childminder regularly observes children, records the information and shares her findings with parents. She monitors and tracks individual children's progress. However, she does not always collate or analyse the information she has gathered. This means she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

is not able to precisely identify trends or the reason why, in order for her to accurately address them and further enhance children's learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being extremely well. Highly effective relationships with other providers ensure that children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder makes excellent use of the local facilities and teachers visit and meet older children in the childminder's home prior to starting school. The childminder provides children with an extensive range of experiences that helps them to learn about how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children regularly enjoy physical play and fresh air in the childminder's well-resourced garden, nearby parks and play areas. The childminder actively teaches children about making healthy food choices. They plant, pick and cook vegetables grown in the garden. Younger and older children know when they need to wash their hands and do this by themselves with high levels of confidence. They gain an excellent knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

activities and resources. For example, visits to the fire station, places of worship and playgroups initiate discussion about others in the local and wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder knows and understands the children well. She has a good knowledge of their starting points and their good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder carefully plans a range of activities and children are eager to participate in these. These opportunities help prepare children well for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358232 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 863540 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Thurnby in Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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