Childminder in NorfolkOfsted inspection, 16 Dec 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 knows the children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. She plans activities that interest and engage children to build on their learning effectively. Children make good progress, so they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming, family environment where children learn through play. Children form warm and trusting attachments with the childminder and her assistant, who meet their individual care needs and routines consistently well. This promotes children's well-being effectively and helps them feel safe and secure.  Children are developing positive attitudes and good behaviour. The childminder supports younger children closely with gentle, consistent messages and sets a good example. This helps children learn to share, become polite and caring, take turns and be considerate of one another's choices.

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's early speaking and listening skills effectively. She talks to the younger children about what they are doing and encourages older children to repeat words as they explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The initial information about children's learning that the childminder obtains from parents is not sufficiently detailed to fully support her early identification of children's precise learning needs.  The childminder does not always gather specific information about children's ongoing learning from other settings they attend.

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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

 expand the information gathered from parents initially, in order to plan even more precisely for children's continued progress from the very earliest stage  strengthen the systems for sharing more precise information about children's ongoing learning with other settings they attend, promoting a more consistent approach to children's progress.

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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, her assistant 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 her assistant, and viewed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder organises her setting well. She occasionally works with an assistant, who follows her policies, procedures and good working practices. The childminder successfully evaluates her service and gains the views of parents to consider what works well and what changes to make. Following feedback, she has introduced daily diaries to enhance the good communication she has with parents. She has clear aims for the future to help maintain good standards in children's care and education. The childminder views websites and completes online training to keep her up to date with current guidance and legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly observes children once they are settled, accurately assessing their progress and identifying their next steps for learning. Each child has their own file which shows their progress and is attractively illustrated with photographs. The childminder encourages parents to view and contribute to their children's records. She engages children well in activities, gets down to their level and joins in with their play experiences. Children develop good communication skills. The childminder asks questions, initiates conversations and repeats words back, so children can hear them pronounced correctly. She talks about mathematical concepts, such as bigger or smaller, and introduces counting, shape and colour recognition while they complete puzzles. Children explore technology, showing their skills in making toys work by pressing parts or turning knobs to achieve effects. They are beginning to link

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sounds to letters, copying the childminder as she names and sounds out the letters of the alphabet. Children enjoy books and select their favourites to read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents are confident that their children are happy, settled and nurtured in the childminder's home. The childminder takes time to support new children to settle, and finds out about children's needs, interests and routines to promote continuity of care. Children demonstrate that they enjoy spending time with the childminder and her assistant. They have developed close friendships with other children attending. The childminder praises children frequently, so they develop confidence and good self-esteem. She ensures children's health and dietary needs are meticulously met. Children enjoy playing outdoors, which supports their good health and physical well-being. They learn road safety rules when out with the childminder. She supports children to be emotionally prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become familiar with the school environment as they accompany the childminder to take and collect older children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are kind, thoughtful and develop good social skills. The childminder ensures children are independent in their self-care, confident communicators and developing the attitudes and skills needed for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478108 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 977699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Taverham, Norfolk. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She 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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