Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 24 June 2009

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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 are active and inquisitive learners who enjoy their play. The childminder provides fun, high-quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and build on what they already know and can do. She continually extends children's knowledge during conversations and activities. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Parents fully appreciate, and comment extremely positively on, the childminder's care for their children and the interesting activities and outings that she organises to support their development. Communication is strong and information about the children's day, progress and well-being is effectively shared.  The childminder provides a welcoming, child-centred environment where children are happy, settled and feel safe. They develop secure emotional attachments with the childminder and thrive on her affection, praise and encouragement. Children's

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This provision is good

behaviour is very good and the childminder supports them to become independent, confident and self-assured individuals.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. Children eagerly share their experiences, recall outings with the childminder and voice their ideas or opinions with confidence. Younger children listen to the childminder's clear tone as she encourages and repeats words so that they begin to use single words.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take full advantage of opportunities for older children to attempt tasks for themselves and help choose and set up planned adult-led activities.  The childminder's plan for improvement does not yet enable her to pursue excellence in all areas of her practice. She has not yet implemented a strategy to support her continuing professional development.

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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

 build on children's ability to make decisions and attempt tasks for themselves when setting up adult-led activities  strengthen the professional development plans so that they are even more targeted to help achieve and maintain a higher level of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  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 her 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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to protect the welfare of children and keep them safe, and treats this as a priority. She monitors children's progress effectively and works closely with parents to provide consistent care, learning and positive outcomes for all children. The childminder is very experienced and committed to her role. This is reflected in the extremely positive comments received from parents. She uses the internet and links with other local childminders to keep up to date, and share ideas and best practice. However, her professional development plans are not sharply focused on raising the quality of learning experiences for children to the very highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her experience and knowledge to help children learn. She provides a broad range of activities, experiences and outings that interest the children and cover all areas of learning. Children are eager and motivated to explore and learn. The childminder engages children well as she enthusiastically joins in activities and threads learning through their play. Children have embraced the current theme around autumn, recall walks to collect fallen leaves and use expressive language well to describe the sounds their feet make when walking through piles of leaves. The childminder links creative activities to the theme. However, she prepares all the resources, such as drawing the tree trunk and cutting out leaf shapes for their tree pictures. Although children have a choice, they do not attempt things for themselves and decide what resources they would like to use. Children concentrate well and the childminder develops their language skills very

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

effectively. She introduces counting, shape and colour recognition into activities. Outings to local groups help children develop good social skills as they mix with other children and adults.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment where children develop high levels of independence and emotional security. She understands the care needs and backgrounds of the children attending, as she gathers detailed information from parents when their children first start. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and relate well to other family members. She is a good role model and treats each child with genuine regard. Children learn to be kind, considerate and respectful of others. Children's health is well protected through good hygiene practices and they have lots of opportunities to be physically active outside in the fresh air. Children learn to manage risk from an early age as they are taught how to use the steps in the garden safely and handle toys appropriately.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are independent in their self-care, are confident communicators and are developing the attitudes, skills and dispositions needed as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283009 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 861129 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Hethersett, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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