Childminder 259474

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 1 October 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's teaching skills are of the highest quality. She plans activities and experiences that are exceptionally well tuned into children's individual interests. Children make consistently high rates of progress in their learning and development. They are confident, self-assured and exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school.  The childminder is very experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn best through play and first-hand experiences. She places a high priority on continual professional development. She uses knowledge gained from training to provide children with imaginative and challenging learning experiences.  Children are very eager and motivated to learn in the rich and vibrant learning environment provided by the childminder. They are very curious in their play as they become engrossed in activities that capture their interest and enjoyment.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's daily routines are exceptionally well thought out to promote children's independence and sense of achievement. Children proudly take responsibility for age- appropriate tasks. The childminder's high expectations and consistent explanations for expected behaviour help children learn to show high levels of kindness and respect for each other's feelings.  The childminder has established a very effective two-way flow of information with parents to successfully involve them in their children's learning. The childminder actively seeks and acts upon the views of parents. This helps her provide a continually improving service that effectively meets the changing needs of each child.  Children's health, safety and well-being are extremely well promoted. Children confidently follow well-established hygiene routines. They are knowledgeable about the important role this plays in keeping them healthy.

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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

 continue to review and evaluate activities to identify any further opportunities to enhance children's learning.

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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 evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation form and evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very knowledgeable about the action she would take if she had a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She demonstrates a highly successful drive to maintain and continually improve her provision and outcomes for children. She constantly reviews and evaluates the activities she provides. This has helped her identify further opportunities to expand her outstanding practice and enhance children's learning. Her systems of monitoring children's progress are highly effective in identifying and targeting what children need to learn next. She is careful to involve everyone working with an individual child, to promote consistency in their learning and development. The childminder develops highly effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares her detailed observations of children's achievements with parents and gathers their views about the progress children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

are making are home. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder and the excellent service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's teaching methods are highly responsive to individual children's needs and interests. She skilfully adapts her interactions and questioning skills to take account of each child's capabilities and interests. This helps ensure children are fully engaged and challenged as they play. The childminder provides exceptionally well resourced role-play scenarios that build on children's experiences, such as following a visit to a pet care centre. The childminder uses this activity to inspire children's imagination and introduce a wealth of learning opportunities. She constantly promotes children's language and literacy skills exceptionally well and seamlessly introduces mathematical concepts into their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are very happy and extremely well settled. The childminder is highly skilled at helping children form secure emotional attachments from when they first start in her care. She makes excellent use of displays and books featuring photographs of children to help them quickly settle and develop high levels of self-confidence. The childminder uses innovative resources she has made herself to successfully capture children's attention and promote deep levels of concentration. She uses excellent strategies to encourage children to listen and follow instructions. Children have great fun as they enthusiastically take part in music and movement activities. The childminder uses this as a very effective opportunity to encourage children to discuss the effects of exercise on their bodies. She plans meaningful experiences to help children widen their understanding of the world outside their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make consistently high rates of progress and rapidly develop the key skills to support their next stage of learning. They are highly confident and motivated individuals who are very eager to explore and share their discoveries with others. Children show great kindness and respect for their friends. Their literacy and numeracy skills are developing exceptionally well in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 259474 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 854941 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. She lives in the village of Mulbarton, near Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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