Childminder 256286

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 22 September 2015

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with the children to support their learning and development. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school.  The childminder provides children with a welcoming, homely environment. They are happy, settled and share warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and each other. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.  Children's social and emotional skills are promoted very well. The childminder teaches them to take turns, share and be considerate of each other during their play. She encourages children to learn right from wrong from an early age.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. She includes them in every aspect of children's learning. The childminder uses what parents share about their

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This provision is good

children's learning at home to contribute to her assessments of their progress. She supports parents to effectively extend their children's learning at the setting and at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She gains the views of parents and children to help guide improvements and maintain positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus ongoing professional development opportunities precisely enough on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen professional development plans so that they are more focused on achieving and maintaining outstanding levels of teaching and practice.

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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 children at appropriate times during the inspection and jointly evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and viewed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the childminder's last inspection, she has made significant improvements to her provision, in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and support children's good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended relevant training, can identify the potential indicators of abuse and knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She carefully assesses her home for potential risks and supervises children diligently to protect them from harm. Support from other professionals has been used well to improve assessment and planning, so that outcomes for children are now good. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement and uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice. She has clear aims for ongoing improvements. The childminder has effective links with other settings that children attend so that there is a shared approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder gets to know the children well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. She uses this information well to plan a wide range of activities and meaningful experiences according to children's interests and learning needs. She is good at demonstrating how to do things and giving children guidance as they play. This helps to consolidate their learning and engage children in what they need to learn next so that they make good progress. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's language and communication skills. She clarifies what children are trying to say, models the correct pronunciation of words and extends their vocabulary. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and engage in conversations about the pictures they see. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language, counting and colour recognition into their play. Children engage in role-play activities and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

happily pretend to be doctors or make cups of tea.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has improved how she gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests and achievements when they first start. She successfully fosters their physical and emotional well-being. Children develop good bonds with the childminder. Parents report that their children are very happy, settled and making good progress while in her care. The childminder supports even the youngest children to develop their independence skills. Children gain confidence in voicing their ideas and making decisions. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to help children learn to value and respect each others' similarities and differences. She effectively supports children's good health and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Children enjoy fresh air daily, learn good hygiene routines and eat healthy meals provided by their parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn to socialise with other children and become independent in their self-care. Children gain key skills they need and are emotionally ready when the time comes for them to move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256286 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1029420 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Thurton, Norfolk. She operates on Monday and Tuesday from 7.30am to 6pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded early years 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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