Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 20 June 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 provides a warm, welcoming, inviting and comfortable environment for children and their families. She plans activities and experiences which meet children's interests and promote their next steps in learning.  The childminder uses risk assessments to help ensure that the environment is free from hazards and is vigilant as children play. She helps children learn how to use toys, tools and equipment safely and to understand the importance of good hygiene routines.  The childminder works very well with parents. Children settle quickly when they start in the setting. The childminder offers flexible care to meet children's individual needs and helps them feel happy and secure.  Children enjoy many outings in the local area, attending groups, learning about and engaging with their community. They develop social skills in preparation for school and connect with other children, who they will be with at school. This helps children feel

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This provision is good

confident when it is time for them to move on from the setting.  The childminder ensures that children's meals are healthy and balanced. Children have access to drinking water at all times and get regular fresh air and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder makes use of some training opportunities to enhance her professional development. However, she does not sharply focus her training enough on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to develop their pre- writing skills.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to practise and build on their pre-writing skills  undertake professional development that increases the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced, has a good understanding of statutory requirements and knows how children learn and develop. She monitors children's progress to close gaps in learning and acts quickly when additional support is needed. Good observation, assessment and planning systems ensure that all children progress well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect children and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Policies and procedures which promote children's health, safety and emotional well-being are robust and evident in practice. She is evaluative and reflective and takes into account the views of parents and children when making changes. Parents are very well supported to promote learning at home and feel well informed about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder uses information from parents about children's interests as a starting point to support their learning. Children have many opportunities to access activities across all areas of learning, inside and outdoors. The childminder adapts the environment to suit individual needs and observes children closely to assess their development. The childminder uses a range of teaching strategies to help children become confident communicators. Children listen intently as she talks to them, often repeating her words and phrases. The childminder supports children to think for themselves. She provides them with challenges and uses praise and encouragement to help them develop resilience and determination. Children smile with pride and delight as they manage to complete tasks unaided. Children's learning journals demonstrate the progress they make over time and are available for parents to look at and add to. The childminder celebrates

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's achievements and shares information about them with parents at drop-off and pick-up times. This helps children feel important and ensures consistency in their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who nurtures them and gets to know them as individuals. Children behave very well. They respond to the childminder's consistent approach and follow rules and routines, which help them to develop responsibility and independence. The childminder is a good role model. She shows children how to be polite and considerate to others. The childminder provides children with a variety of experiences, which help them understand different communities and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points across all areas of learning. The childminder has good relationships with schools and helps children learn the skills they need to cope well as they move into their Reception class.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433849 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 853455 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dereham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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