Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2015 12 February 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

 The childminder has a good relationship with parents who speak highly of her service. She shares information about children's learning and development, and parents are fully involved in their child's learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare. She is alert to any issues or concerns and implements policies and procedures to keep children safe.  Children are confident to try things out. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement as they learn new skills.  The childminder works closely with local schools. Together, they share information about children's learning and development, as well as children's well-being. This enables the childminder to meet their needs well.  The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities to promote children's learning and progression across the seven areas of learning. As a result, children are well

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This provision is good

prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to follow and experiment with their own ideas.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to follow and experiment with their own ideas.

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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 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, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parent's feedback by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She demonstrates a good understanding of when to seek the advice and support of other agencies. The childminder continues her professional development through local training and her own research. This helps her knowledge of current childcare issues remain relevant and up to date. The childminder shares her knowledge and updates with her assistants. There are strong partnerships with parents, who comment positively about the childminder's service. They work closely with the childminder to share plans for the next steps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She assesses children's development levels when they start by gathering information from parents and making careful observations. She continues observing children over time and monitors their progress. This means she can identify and plan for any gaps in children's learning. Teaching is good. Children enjoy learning as the childminder uses a range of ways to engage them. They are enthusiastic as they sort through conkers, pine cones and leaves they have collected, weighing them and talking about the patterns and textures. Children benefit from the childminder's encouragement and involvement in their play. She guides and extends their learning through demonstration and talk.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly enjoy being with the childminder and they demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home, as they hang up their own coats without prompt and collect the post. The childminder helps children to learn how to play alongside each other. She supports their emotional well-being effectively. Settling-in arrangements are flexible to help children to settle. In addition, the childminder obtains information from parents about children's development, routines and interests when they start. This helps her to ensure she meets the needs of children. The childminder also ensures that they are provided with nutritious and healthy snacks. Children talk about their individual preferences as they enjoy fresh fruit. The childminder supports children to manage their own behaviour. For example, she gives clear explanations and is a good role model. Therefore, children learn good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. This means they are learning the skills that prepare them well for their next stages of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311990 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 849001 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Roydon, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with two assistants.

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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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