Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 8 November 2012

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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 uses a variety of techniques to support children to make good progress in their language development from their starting points, both in their first language and in English.  The childminder has effectively used support from outside organisations since her last inspection to help her raise the quality of her provision.  The childminder uses a variety of successful methods to share with parents what and how children are learning. Parents regularly add to their child's records of learning. They value the contribution made by the childminder to their children's well-being and development.  The childminder provides interesting and varied planned activities that she uses to promote the development of children's concentration and imagination. Children are able to freely choose activities according to their own interests. The childminder gives them plenty of time to follow their own ideas.

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This provision is good

 Children learn well through their play in both the stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. They develop physical coordination as they climb, dig, plant and use pedal toys in the purposefully designed outdoor play area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Together with his co-childminder, the childminder monitors the progress that individual children make. However, these assessments are not yet sharply focused enough to analyse the progress of the different groups of children cared for in the setting.  The childminder's plans for her own and her assistant's professional development are not always aimed specifically enough to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher 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

 focus professional development even more specifically to further enhance knowledge and skills, to raise the quality good teaching to an even higher level  establish systems to monitor the progress made by the different groups of children cared for in order, to be able to target teaching even more specifically.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures and records of children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and assistant, to provide an inviting and stimulating environment for children. The childminder seeks the views of all those who use her setting to help her make plans for improvement. She identifies areas to develop, such as rearranging the layout of the large playroom where children play, learn and rest to meet their needs well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and what she must do if she has concerns about a child. She ensures that she and her assistant complete essential training. The childminder is committed to making continuous improvements within her setting to raise the quality of the care and learning that she gives children. There is scope for the childminder to improve the quality of her own and her assistants' teaching even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since her last inspection the childminder has significantly improved her knowledge of how children learn by completing a level 3 qualification. She shares her new knowledge with her co-childminder and her assistant. The childminder now regularly assesses where children are at in their learning and plans for their next steps. The childminder reflects on the activities children have done and what they have learnt. Children talk about what they have learnt, and the childminder provides opportunities for children to represent their experiences and learning. When children have decorated cakes in the morning they then have access to natural materials, and plentiful resources to recreate the experiences as they play. The childminder often speaks to children in English, building their vocabulary and understanding by introducing new words to them as part of their activities. Children speak English and their home language as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children are happy in her care. She supports them to join in with activities. During play-based activities children are enthusiastic to learn as they chat freely to the childminder and her assistant. Children behave well because they know what is expected of them through clear boundaries and rules. All of the adults caring for children are good role models. Children settle well with the childminder and look forward to spending time in the setting. If a child has extra needs the childminder works together with parents to develop strategies that support children well. Children's individual needs are well met as they have the opportunity to rest in a cosy area after lunch. Children enjoy sociable mealtimes where they are provided with healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children who all speak English as an additional language are supported to make at least good progress from their starting points. Children make particularly good progress in their physical development. They learn to play together cooperatively. Older children learn good self-care skills helping them to be well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433259 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1037044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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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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