Childminder 256034

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 9 February 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 keeps her knowledge and understanding of early years up to date. She regularly carries out her own research using a wide range of resources. This helps her to continue to improve on the service she provides for children and their families.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They regularly share information with each other about what children know and can do. This promotes children's learning and achievement in the setting and at home.  Children's developing language skills are supported well. The childminder provides a language-rich environment. Children are confident to try out new words and effectively communicate with each other.  Children build secure emotional relationships with the childminder. They readily seek her out for support when needed. She is highly responsive and sensitive to their needs. This helps children to feel safe and secure.  The childminder monitors the progress children make. This helps her to promote

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This provision is good

children's all-round learning. She identifies areas where children need additional support and implements this quickly to help them to achieve well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not supported often enough in attempting simple tasks for themselves.  The childminder does not always take account of children's own ideas as they play. Sometimes, she moves children on in their activity too quickly.

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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

 make best use of opportunities in children's play to encourage them to have a go at simple tasks for themselves, reinforcing their growing independence and self- confidence  enhance children's learning during planned activities, giving them more opportunity to fully explore and share their own interests and ideas.

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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 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has a thorough set of policies and procedures in place to support her provision. These are implemented effectively and underpin her good practice. The childminder provides a homely, nurturing environment for children. She carries out regular safety checks of her home to make sure it is suitable and safe for children. Parents comment positively about the service she provides for children and their families. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies ways to secure ongoing improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to review the quality of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and development. She is familiar with their interests and current capabilities. She uses this information to plan suitable activities and opportunities to support children's next steps in learning. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and experiences for children in all areas of learning. She encourages children to choose their favourite story and children quickly settle to listen. As the childminder reads, she involves children in the story. She asks them questions to encourage them to think and gives them time to respond. She extends their vocabulary and introduces new words. She encourages children to identify words and pictures. Children join in and engage well in the story as they listen attentively. Children learn to recognise and sort similar coloured objects. The childminder encourages them to count the objects as she extends their knowledge of numbers and amounts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder explains why they need to wash their hands to enhance their understanding. Children benefit from outdoor play opportunities in the childminder's garden and at the park. This helps to support their physical well-being. The childminder fully promotes children's healthy eating. They are provided with fruit and vegetables for snack and the childminder also uses role-play opportunities to talk to children about healthy eating. Children feel at ease with the childminder and she interacts with them throughout their time with her. She talks to children during care routines. She takes note of what they see and repeats words back to them. Children make choices about what they want to do and confidently express their likes and dislikes. The childminder recognises and values the choices children make. They behave well and are aware of her age-appropriate boundaries and expectations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, settle quickly and are keen learners. They are confident as they move around the setting and interact with the childminder. They listen attentively and follow instructions well. Children are enthusiastic to join in with activities and show good levels of engagement. These are key skills to help them to prepare for the next stage of their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256034 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 864570 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Overstrand. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for 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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