Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 14 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 effectively evaluates the quality of her practice and seeks the views of parents to help her. She has a well focused and targeted plan for how she will make continued and sustainable improvements to her provision.  Children are keen and eager to learn. They enthusiastically join in and show interest in activities the childminder organises for them. Children choose from a wide range of freely accessible toys which are suitable for their age and stage of development.  The childminder is skilful in supporting children's learning. She follows children's interests as they play. She uses their ideas and extends their learning by making suggestions to try alternative ways, such as when fitting shapes together.  The childminder builds secure emotional attachments with children. She ensures all children feel included and welcome in the setting. She consistently involves them all in play, taking account of their individual needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. Children quickly extend their range of vocabulary as they try out new words. They demonstrate good listening skills as they follow instructions. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gives parents regular feedback about their children's progress. She is less successful in engaging them more actively in their children's learning and development.  Children who prefer to learn outdoors do not yet have a consistently rich and stimulating experience to fully support rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 explore further ways to engage parents more actively in their children's progress, contributing to the extension of learning between the setting and at home  promote consistently high-quality learning opportunities to support the rapid development of those children who enjoy learning outdoors.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning and development records and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of the written testimonials of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She regularly accesses further training to ensure her skills and knowledge are kept up to date. The childminder carries out her own research and shares ideas with other childminders. This helps her to provide a good quality provision and offer stimulating opportunities for children. The childminding environment is welcoming and offers children experiences to develop in all areas of learning. The childminder obtains information from parents when children first start in order to support children's individual needs and interests. Children settle quickly when they first start as their needs are met effectively, and they feel safe and secure in the homely environment. The childminder has a robust set of policies which are implemented effectively to support her good practice. These are reviewed regularly to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

ensure she has the most up to date and accurate information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children's capabilities and interests well. The childminder regularly observes them as they play and plans effectively for their future learning. She plans challenging but achievable next steps in learning for individual children to support all areas of their development. The childminder joins in with children's play as she encourages them to have a go and asks them questions to encourage them to come up with their own ideas. Children have regular opportunities for counting and exploring shape and colour in everyday opportunities. They count items together as they place them in a shopping basket. Younger children explore shape and size as they independently fit pieces in a shape sorter, learning through trial and error.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children begin to develop an understanding of how to eat healthily. The childminder offers children a healthy selection of fruit for snack as they choose and name what they would like. The childminder sits with the children as they eat. She models healthy eating as she talks to the children about their likes and dislikes. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe, such as reminding them not to run indoors. This helps children to develop an understanding of how to manage risk to keep themselves and others safe. Children learn how to be responsible as they help tidy up. They behave well as they are encouraged to share resources and wait their turn during activities. Children interact well as they develop friendships and cooperate with each other to keep play going. The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements. This enhances their self-esteem and gives them confidence in their abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently make good progress. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress in all areas of their learning. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and implement the appropriate support to help them to progress well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387651 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 859059 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. 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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