Dunn, Samantha

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2015 15 April 2010

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children experience seamless moves between their care environments.  The childminder works closely with parents from the very start, to make sure that she knows children's needs and can tailor their care accordingly.  The childminder puts the well-being of children at the centre of what she does, ensuring that they settle and are nurtured during their time with her.  The childminder effectively leads a team of childminders and assistants to flexibly meet the needs of a large number of children and families.  Activities are carefully planned and reflect children's interests, so all children develop well. Children make good progress while they are taught by the skilful childminder.  The childminder uses the views of those who know her setting to evaluate her provision and the practice of her assistants. This results in her making clear plans for improvement and staff development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not assess groups of children to identify patterns in learning achievements and areas for improvement in the provision, to enable faster progress of groups of children.  The childminder's professional development plans for her assistants are not robust enough to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding.

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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

 identify and implement effective ways to track the development of different groups of children and plan for additional support in learning accordingly  focus even more precisely on coaching and supporting childminding assistants so that their teaching is consistently of a very high quality.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the two premises that the childminder works from and observed care practices, play and learning activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures and records of children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, the childminder, her co-childminders, her assistants and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She implements her clear policies to good effect, ensuring that children are protected and families are supported. The childminder sets clear priorities for improvement. For example, she recognises the need to collect even more information from parents about children's abilities when they start and makes appropriate plans to do this. The childminder supervises the practice of her assistants, giving them feedback to help improve the experience that children have. However, there is scope to strengthen performance management systems to consistently achieve high levels of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes clear plans on how activities provided will enhance the learning of each child. She then uses her good knowledge of what children need to learn to further extend their learning. The childminder notices the emerging interests of children and playfully engages all of them to learn. She maintains records of the progress made by children and often shares these with parents. The childminder uses a variety of methods to do this. For example, the use of computerised systems and taking photographs to record the learning that children do. Information is passed between the different settings children attend, allowing their learning to be continued wherever they are.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes children feel welcome and supported; she gives them a sense of belonging and security. Their care is consistent across the different settings that they attend. The childminder works closely with parents, who value her open and honest approach to support each child well. She uses parents' knowledge of their child to inform her on all that she does. Care given is tailored the needs of each child, their differences are respected and routines are individualised. The childminder knows all children she cares for very well. She ensures that their settling in is tailored to their age and previous experiences away from their parents. Children experience a smooth, organised day. For example, the childminder takes older children to the pre-school that she also runs. They return for a healthy lunch and afternoon care, with the same carers who they have been with during the morning.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder demonstrates that all children, including children who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress in their learning. Some children are making more than expected progress in their learning. However, the childminder is not able to identify whether different groups of children are making faster progress when compared to other groups. The childminder is confident to know when a child needs additional support and helps parents to find it. Children's good development prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275334 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 860901 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 16 Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 31

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder also offers additional care outside of these hours and overnight care on an ad-hoc basis. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder works alongside three other childminders and three assistants. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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