Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 29 March 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 All children make at least good progress, some children make better than average progress. They develop confidence, concentration and self-esteem as they play happily with the childminder's skilled support and guidance.  Children are supported to behave well towards each other. Developing these key skills helps to prepare children well for the next stages in their learning, including school.  A wide range of purposefully selected resources are used to provide children with interesting learning experiences that offer them a good level of fun and challenge. The childminder enthusiastically interacts with children during activities and warmly values their contributions. She helps them to feel secure and encourages them to play together.  The childminder develops open, honest and trusting relationships with parents, which she uses effectively to ensure consistency for children. They thrive during their time

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This provision is good

with her. The views of parents are sought to help with evaluating practice and the childminder regularly shares her assessments with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plan for professional development does not focus sharply enough on deepening her already good knowledge.  The childminder does not always support children to make links between letters and sounds.

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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

 focus professional development plans to enhance knowledge and skills according to current developments in best practice  provide more opportunities for children to learn how to link letters with the sounds that they represent so children are able to further develop their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children, care practices and play and learning activities in the playroom and kitchen were observed.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and carried out a joint evaluation of the activity 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 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 well-qualified childminder reflects accurately on her strengths and areas for development. The childminder's effective self-evaluation ensures that she meets all of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Necessary records are organised and maintained appropriately. The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is up to date and has completed a level 3 qualification to enhance her knowledge and practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training that helps her know how to recognise possible signs of abuse and what to do if she has a concern about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy exploring the large range of easily accessible toys in the light and airy conservatory that forms their main play area. Regular assessment of where children are in their learning is accurate. Parents contribute to this process from when children first start. The childminder is skilful at ensuring learning activities are tailored to the needs of the different ages and abilities of children she looks after. For example, she ensures that there is challenge for children and engages them in conversation about what they are doing. Children develop their physical skills while playing. They use a toy postbox carefully. A variety of effective methods to promote good speech and language development are used. For example, the childminder encourages children to repeat words and phrases clearly and introduces new vocabulary to them. Young children particularly enjoy this aspect of their learning. They spontaneously sing nursery rhymes during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's safety is promoted by thorough risk assessment of the areas they use. The childminder remains vigilant about potential hazards and manages them well. She is attentive, kind and caring towards children and strong and trusting bonds are made. Children develop their independence. However, they are also confident to ask for help when they need it. Good health and hygiene routines are consistently practised and children are helped to stay healthy. For example, they eat fruits at snack time and the childminder talks to them about why certain foods are good for them. The childminder actively promotes the development of good social skills. Children are supported to share and take turns appropriately at all times and encouraged to cooperate during play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder regularly checks their progress; she notices any areas where children may not be developing as well and makes appropriate plans to address identified needs. Children make particularly good progress in their speech and language development. The childminder knows how to build on the skills that help children learn, including those of patience, concentration and exploring their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256039 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 864571 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays, but excluding 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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Telephone number

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