Childminder EY417624

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 13 April 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

 Children are active and inquisitive learners, who enjoy their play. The childminder provides fun, high-quality learning experiences, that reflect children's interests and build on what they already know and can do. She continually extends children's knowledge during conversations and activities. All children make good progress and are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder provides a very welcoming and homely environment where children are happy, settled and feel safe. They develop secure emotional attachments with the childminder and thrive on her affection, praise and encouragement.  Children are developing positive attitudes and good behaviour. The childminder supports younger children with gentle, consistent messages and sets a good example. This helps children learn to share, become polite and caring, take turns and be considerate of one another's choices.

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This provision is good

 The childminder places a high priority on working closely with parents to support children's learning and development. Parents compliment the childminder for continually building children's confidence and providing a brilliant range of activities and outings. They praise her for being very caring, conscientious and supportive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather specific information about children's ongoing learning from other settings they attend.  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 the systems for sharing more-precise information about children's ongoing learning with other settings they attend, promoting a more consistent approach to children's progress  strengthen professional development plans so that they are more focused on achieving and maintaining outstanding levels of 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. The inspector evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, records of children's learning, a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through comments written in the childminder's comments book.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn best. She uses her knowledge well to monitor children's achievements and target their next steps in developmental progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and keeps her home safe and secure. The childminder aspires to improve. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection and regularly meets with local childminders to share ideas and good practice. She values the views of parents, children and others, and is proactive in using what she learns to improve her practice. Parents are included in every aspect of their children's learning. Their observations of children's achievements at home contribute to the childminder's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

assessments and they work successfully with the childminder to close any gaps in children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes account of children's interests and next steps to provide a very good range of activities which successfully promotes their learning and development. She engages well with the children as they play, knowing just the right time to intervene and move play on. The childminder's good use of questions and offering of clues, help children to think for themselves. Children are confident to make choices in their play. They take a leading role and use their imagination effectively to create their own play themes, such as flying on a magic carpet. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's early language and communication skills. She clarifies what children are trying to say, models the correct pronunciation of words and extends their vocabulary. Children readily develop their early numeracy skills when playing games or singing number rhymes. They develop a real enjoyment of books, eagerly selecting their favourites. They listen

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

attentively while the childminder reads and enthusiastically joins in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure as the childminder is very caring and makes sure that their needs are well met. Their confidence and self-esteem are nurtured through the praise and encouragement they frequently receive. The childminder has a calm and gentle approach. She encourages children to be respectful of others and to recognise their own unique qualities. Children attend groups with the childminder where they socialise with other adults and children. Good health is promoted as children learn about healthy food options and good hygiene routines. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities for outdoor play, either in the garden or while out in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder works closely with parents to support children to develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Children become independent in their self-care and develop good listening, attention and social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417624 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 851847 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Hevingham, Norfolk. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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