Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2015 23 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder constantly strives to improve her teaching skills through thorough self- evaluation and ongoing professional development. The wide-ranging training she has undertaken helps her to gather new ideas and provide children with even richer learning experiences.  Teaching is outstanding and children make rapid progress in their learning. They develop their independence exceptionally well in readiness for school. Children thrive in the very well-equipped play areas, indoors and out.  Children behave exceptionally well. With the childminder's expert support they learn to respect each other, share and take turns.  The childminder has highly successful partnerships with parents and other early years settings. She ensures there is a consistent two-way flow of information to support a highly collaborative approach to children's care and learning.  Children have exceptional opportunities to learn about and take part in the life of their

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This provision is outstanding

local community. They visit shops and a fire station, attend local groups and participate in charity events.  Children build strong emotional attachments to the childminder. She is flexible in her settling-in arrangements, enabling children to quickly develop an excellent sense of security.

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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

 continue to develop the outdoor area to enhance still further outdoor learning for those children who prefer it.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play during activities indoors and outdoors. A specific activity was observed and discussed to assess the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times about her provision and how she observes and assesses the children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records and some policies and procedures.  The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding was discussed, including her systems for checking the suitability of people living and working in her home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder implements the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements very thoroughly. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an extensive understanding of safeguarding and the reporting procedures that protect children. She attends child protection training regularly to maintain her skills. Comprehensive risk assessments help her to keep children safe and healthy. The childminder routinely reviews the quality of her provision. She seeks the views of children, parents and other early years providers in her quest for excellence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder carefully observes the children and precisely assesses their stage of development. She has high expectations for children and encourages them to try new experiences that challenge them. Children explore sand with their fingers and toes, and learn to navigate new ride-on toys. The childminder expertly combines children's interests and development needs, such as introducing new language into their favourite songs. Children are extremely well supported in their speaking and listening skills. The childminder talks to them as they play, introducing questions that help them to think. She makes plenty of time to share stories and rhymes. Children develop an interest in mathematics as they compare the sizes of balls, and think about bigger and smaller.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles in many ways. She and the children grow fruit and vegetables. They work together to prepare foods and talk about the benefits of clean hands and healthy foods. They easily access plentiful, well-organised toys and play equipment, indoors and out. The childminder gives children time to put on their shoes and work out how to step down into the garden safely. Large-scale play equipment helps children to develop physical confidence. The childminder continues to enhance her outdoor spaces to support those children who prefer outdoor learning. Children learn to handle the family pets with kindness and explore the lifestyles of the exotic reptiles.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the children. She tracks their learning and development closely to ensure they all make the best progress possible. Children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265851 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 848492 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in East Wrethem, neat Thetford, Norfolk. She operates from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during school term times. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides early years funding for eligible 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

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Telephone number

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