Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 28 October 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not routinely use information from her observations of children to assess children's development precisely and plan for their future learning effectively.  The childminder does not always work closely with other settings that children attend, in order to promote a consistent and shared approach to learning.  The childminder has not maintained her professional development to extend her practice in order to meet children's learning needs more effectively.  The childminder does not consistently monitor her practice, and self-evaluation is not used to identify strengths and weaknesses to make improvements to her provision.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form good relationships with the childminder and with one another. They play confidently and enjoy their time in her home.  The childminder builds positive working partnerships with parents to enable two-way sharing of information. This promotes consistency in children's care and supports their well-being.  The childminder makes good use of local amenities and planned outings, to support children's learning and promote an understanding of the wider world.  Children thoroughly enjoy the varied creative activities the childminder provides as part of topics. They freely select drawing and colouring resources so that they can pursue their own ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that assessments of children's learning are detailed and precise so that the planning of activities provides sufficient challenge and focuses on children's next steps for learning 12/12/2015

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 ensure that better links are made with other settings that the children attend so that information is effectively shared to support children's learning and development. 12/12/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop methods to monitor the quality of teaching and assessments to support children's progress  use self-evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses in practice and target professional development opportunities, in order to improve the outcomes for children.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She carried out a focused observation and accompanied the childminder to collect children from school.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as records of children's learning, and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and viewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has a suitable understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Some aspects of practice are strong but others are less effective. She has not continued to reflect on her practice effectively to sustain the quality of the provision. She has also not maintained her professional development to keep up to date with changes in the early years sector. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe at all times. She is aware of the action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder shares information with parents about children's experiences and has discussions about what they do at home. This results in effective care and safeguarding, and some aspects of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable and this means that children's learning is not always effectively promoted. The childminder observes children while they play and suitably assesses their development. She plans some activities that enable children to achieve at different levels. However, she does not focus sharply enough on what children need to learn next so children receive support tailored specifically to their abilities and stage of development. Even so, the childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn through play and first-hand experiences. Some aspects of her teaching practice are good. She interacts well with the children to promote their understanding and speaking skills. Children learn to count, recognise the letters in their name and link sounds to letters. They engage in themed creative activities, using materials that they have collected on nature walks to make an autumn picture. Children handle tools, such as glue sticks, with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

increasing control and give meaning to the marks they make as they draw. Some children attend other early years settings. However, the childminder does not frequently share information with these settings and this does not promote the continuity of children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to settle children so that they form secure attachments with her, promoting children's physical and emotional well-being. Children play well together and learn to have regard for the feelings of others. Children learn about managing risks and keeping themselves safe. They know to place the mat at the bottom of the slide before they climb and practise safe road crossing during their daily walks. Children enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and being physically active. They know about the need to wash and dry their hands before eating, and use their named towel.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady, rather than good, progress from their starting points. They develop some self-help skills and learn to interact with other adults and children while on outings. Children are generally well prepared for the next stage in their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320234 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 856923 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives on the outskirts of Norwich. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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