Hawkins Tina Suzanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 18 June 2010

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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

 Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature and have formed close emotional bonds. This helps children to feel happy, settled and secure in her care.  Children play in a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that provides interest and helps to motivate them to learn. Children have good opportunities to explore and make independent choices in their play.  Children learn to communicate and gain useful social skills as the childminder talks with them in a warm, positive manner. She takes them out and about where they meet new people and experience different activities and environments.  The childminder is sensitive to children's individual backgrounds and family circumstances. She writes weekly letters about their child to parents serving abroad in the armed forces. She includes pictures or paintings children have made and they go together to post the letters in the village post box.

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This provision is good

 The childminder shows clear dedication to continually developing her knowledge and skills in childcare. She carefully chooses training courses that help to enhance and benefit children's experiences and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information the childminder gathers from parents at the start of a placement does not always include enough detail about what children can do, in order to inform sharper initial assessments.

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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

 gather more precise information about what children can do at the start of a placement to sharpen the assessment of children's progress further.

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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 and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder closely supervises children as they play. She understands the importance of following the correct procedures in the event of any child protection concerns. A range of polices to help safeguard children and promote their well-being is shared with parents. The childminder reflects on her practice so that that she can develop and implement ideas for improvement. She has plans to make a sensory board with different resources, such as latches and sliding locks to meet children's current interests. She reads childcare publications to enhance knowledge and practice skills. Communication between the childminder and parents is consistent and effective, ensuring that they work well together to meet children's needs. The childminder understands how to work with other providers that children may attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has many years of experience in caring for children and supporting their learning and development. She is knowledgeable about children's current stage of development and their interests. She supports these well. One example of this is that the childminder provides a doll with a zipped coat for children interested in exploring zips. The childminder takes many opportunities to promote children's communication and language. She speaks clearly and introduces new words into young children's vocabulary. Young children are able to explore different textures. They use their hands to paint a picture on paper. An overview of children's progress is regularly shared with parents and they are always aware of the next steps in their development. The childminder shares a detailed diary with parents each day so they have a good overview of all aspects of the care their child receives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is well organised to enable children to move freely and safely in the areas available to them. Children happily approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. Children behave well, due to the good interaction from the childminder and positive encouragement in activities. Children spend time in the fresh air every day as the childminder promotes their good health. They regularly play in the garden and go on walks in the village. Children are provided with good opportunities that help to develop their independence skills and self-care needs. They learn how to wash their hands from an early age and freely access their own water cups whenever they feel thirsty. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that it is safe for children to use.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder observes and assesses children's level of achievement, consults with parents and plans effectively for their individual learning. Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals and are well prepared as they move on to pre- school and school. Children make friends with other children of a similar age. They show kindness and consideration for others, sharing the toys and resources independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256187 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 867000 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Marham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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