Paul, Kerry Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 16 September 2011

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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 is professional and well organised. She regularly reviews what she offers for children and families. This helps her to identify ongoing improvements, which are effectively implemented, to maintain a good standard of provision.  The childminder develops secure partnerships with parents. They work closely together to promote children's learning. Parents are kept well informed of children's progress. They regularly share information about children's learning and development at home.  The childminder completes regular and accurate assessments of what children know and can do. She uses this information to help her to plan exciting activities. These are sharply focused on children's next steps in learning and their interests.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They readily seek her out for support when they need extra reassurance. She is highly responsive to their

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This provision is good

individual needs as she knows children well.  Children develop a respect and understanding for the diverse world in which they live. They have interesting opportunities to learn about other cultures. The childminder introduces them to multiple languages and the different ways people write.  The childminder regularly checks to make sure children make consistent progress in their learning. Where she identifies gaps in children's development they are addressed quickly. This helps children to reach their full potential.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have consistent opportunities to fully immerse themselves in learning opportunities. Sometimes, the childminder moves them on to other activities too quickly before they have fully explored 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

 provide more consistent opportunities for children to fully explore their own ideas as they play and explore, giving them time to make links in their learning and develop deeper concentration.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity 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 childminder is well qualified and committed to her continuing professional development. She undertakes regular training to keep up to date and further develop her skills and knowledge. This helps her to continually improve what she offers for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder implements a robust set of policies and procedures. These are regularly reviewed and underpin her good practice. She completes regular checks of her premises to make sure they are safe and suitable for children. The childminder carefully plans her environment to meet children's needs. She incorporates children's suggestions and ideas into activities and experiences which she organises for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows suitable skills in extending children's learning. She consistently offers children opportunities that challenge and interest them in all areas of learning. She regularly introduces new experiences to children as well as those which support their interests. The childminder asks effective questions to encourage children to think and gives them time to respond. Children are enthusiastic as the childminder motivates them to join in and have a go. The childminder plays alongside children as they play a game together. They learn to take turns and identify whose turn is next. Children develop their mathematical skills as they have regular opportunities for counting. They use scales to weigh objects as they decide which is heavier or lighter. The childminder models language and talks to children as they play. She introduces new vocabulary for them to learn. Children develop their imaginative skills. They use role-play opportunities to test out a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

variety of skills, such as buying food and counting money.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn good hygiene procedures and are able to identify why they need to wash their hands. The childminder offers children healthy choices for snack, which helps them to learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise in the childminder's garden and at local parks. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. They help to prepare their own snack and manage their own personal needs, with support if necessary. Children use knives carefully as they learn to manage risk, under the close supervision of the childminder. The childminder offers children regular praise and encouragement. She ensures all children are made to feel included in activities, responding to each child individually. This promotes children's self-esteem and supports their well-being. The childminder is a good role model. Children are reminded to use good manners and to be kind and considerate to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enthusiastically listen to stories and demonstrate their early reading skills as they join in with rhymes. They develop social skills as they regularly attend opportunities in the community. These are key skills which help them to prepare for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423626 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 852429 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 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7am 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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