Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 2 March 2012

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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

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote the learning and development of all children. Additionally, the quality of teaching ensures children are making progress in their learning and development.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and display their obvious affection for her. The childminder gives high priority to children's personal, social and emotional needs. This helps to build their confidence, positive relationships and respect for others.  The childminder attends safeguarding training. Consequently, she has a good knowledge of child protection issues and the wider context of safeguarding.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents, who speak highly of her provision. The childminder ensures she is flexible to support their children's needs.  The childminder critically assesses the provision and is always striving to improve, identifying where weaknesses are and how to address these effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information with parents to support their child's learning at home.

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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

 devise better ways to plan for sharing information about children's progress with parents, in order for them to support their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records, and reviewed the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage and supports children's all-round development well. She monitors children's progress so that any concerns can be quickly identified and appropriate support put into place. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows sound working practices to protect children's welfare. She is clear on procedures to follow to protect children from harm. The childminder reflects well on her practice and identifies where improvements are needed. She keeps up to date with her practices through sharing skills with other childminders and attending relevant training. The childminder knows the children she cares for well and meets their individual needs. Parents give very positive feedback about the childminder and the service she offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans her setting to ensure that children of all ages have access to toys that meet their individual interests. Children become confident and independent learners as they make choices about what they want to play with and when. The childminder helps to develop young children's early speaking skills. She talks to children as they play and encourages them to say words, sensitively modelling new words for younger children to repeat. She uses a wide range of vocabulary and asks questions to help older children think for themselves. The childminder uses the information gained from parents as children start with her and from her observations to plan for children's next stages in their development. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning. However, the childminder does not always share information with parents to support their child's learning at home. As a result, parents are not fully involved in their child's learning and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a friendly home environment that is secure and well maintained. The childminder ensures settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs, and she establishes firm bonds with them. She knows the children well and gathers relevant information from parents regarding their care and development needs. Children are confident and active learners with good self-esteem, which helps prepare them for their next stage of learning. The childminder is attentive and acts intuitively to meet children's needs. This helps her promote children's emotional well-being effectively. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they take part in regular fire drills and learn road safety as they go to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They develop personal, social, emotional and communication skills which ensure they are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 817578 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Southery, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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