Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 7 May 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 well-qualified childminder uses a broad range of stimulating resources to promote the enjoyment and learning of children. She uses children's emerging interests to plan interesting opportunities for them.  Children develop a very positive approach to learning. They are enthusiastic and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. She comforts, supports and praises them. This contributes to the development of their self-confidence. Parents are highly complimentary of the service the childminder offers. In particular, they recognise how much their children love to spend time with the childminder.  The childminder uses her skills and experience to guide children in their learning. She ensures they have fun and master new skills through the activities she offers. The childminder skilfully interacts with children to help them meet the next steps in their development.  Health and hygiene routines are rigorously implemented. The childminder helps

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This provision is good

children to develop abilities to manage their own self-care. This prepares children to be independent at school.  The childminder ensures that she maintains her records appropriately and is very well organised. She completes suitable training, including gaining a level 3 qualification since her last inspection. This has a positive impact on her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors the progress individual children make. However, her assessment is not yet sharply focused enough to help her target her teaching so that children make even better progress.  The childminder does not always give children the opportunity to contribute their own ideas during activities to enhance 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

 sharpen the process of monitoring the progress being made by individual children in order to be able to target teaching even more accurately where necessary  give children more opportunities to make their own suggestions and observations during play and learning activities to extend their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and records of children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in the form of written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow to protect children. The childminder thoughtfully arranges her home to provide an interesting environment that is highly inviting and suitable for children. Risk assessments are in place to identify and minimise hazards. The childminder makes appropriate adjustments to the resources and activities she offers children according to their individual needs. The childminder uses open and honest communication to seek the views of parents. She uses feedback to help her identify areas for improvement. The childminder works with other childminders in the local community, taking an active role in arranging additional learning opportunities for children. She seeks appropriate opportunities to further develop her skills and knowledge, such as using the internet and face-to-face training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's capabilities well. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. Assessments of children's abilities are accurate. Information about children is gathered from parents when children first begin. This helps the childminder know children's starting points in learning. Children engage well in their learning. For example, when the childminder plays nursery rhymes, older children know the words well and join in enthusiastically. Meanwhile, younger children become animated, smile and attempt to sing along as they show their enjoyment. The childminder uses conversation as a powerful tool to aid children's learning. She encourages them to remember previous experiences and reminds them of their previous learning. Children participate in community-based activities and events. This helps them to develop their sense of belonging within their community and learn about those different from

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good behaviour shows that they feel secure with the childminder. She supports them to behave well. Children are aware of the clear boundaries as the childminder gives them age-appropriate explanations. Children have daily opportunities to be active out of doors. The childminder supports children to develop confidence in their own physical abilities. She allows them to take appropriate risks during their play. The childminder arranges children's play and learning around their own routines. She supports them to have rests and naps as needed. The childminder is highly responsive to their emotional needs and regularly comforts and cuddles young children. She listens and responds to what children say, helping them to feel valued and respected.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They develop particularly well in their physical and social skills. The childminder uses additional funding effectively to support the good development of children who receive it. Children develop key skills, such as those in listening and attention. The good development children make enables them to confidently move on to next steps in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221200 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 848204 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Spixworth, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 12noon and 3pm to 6pm on a Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for disabled children and those with special educational needs. 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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