Popay, Amanda Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 26 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are active and inquisitive learners who enjoy their play. The childminder and her assistants provide fun, high-quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and effectively build on what they already know and can do. All children make good progress and are 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. Clear routines ensure their needs are met promptly, they understand what is happening next and are ready to make the most of learning opportunities.  The childminder provides children with daily outdoor experiences. Children are well supported to enhance their physical skills and learn about the world around them. They go for walks to see animals in the local fields, visit the beach or wildlife park.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being very well. Children form

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This provision is good

exceptionally good relationships with the childminder and her assistants and clearly enjoy being around them. Children's independence and social skills are highly supported.  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. Parents comment very positively that she provides invaluable support, is dedicated to her work and children are happy and learning.

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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.  The childminder has not thought creatively about how to encourage parents to share more information on children's home experiences and learning.

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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 practice  build on the good partnerships with parents by finding more ways to encourage them to share information about their children's learning and achievements at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector 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 her assistants. She viewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials and information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants understand their responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She meets local childminders to share best practice, seeks support from professionals and researches online to help her identify areas for improvement that enrich children's experiences. The childminder supports her assistants well through training and encouragement, so that they work consistently and positively together. She regularly exchanges information with parents, ensuring children benefit from consistent routines and familiarity. When necessary, she makes parents aware of other professional help and support to promote positive outcomes for children. The childminder builds good links with the local schools, enabling children to experience a smooth transition into school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an abundant range of high quality toys and resources, both indoors and outside, which reflects children's interests. All children make independent choices and engage in concentrated play, so they become active learners. The childminder and her assistants engage well with the children as they play, knowing just the right time to intervene and move play on. Children develop good language and communication skills. Adults use simple words, talk about what children are doing and skilfully question them to encourage them to think for themselves. Older children engage in conversations and confidently share their ideas. Children develop a real interest in books. They thoroughly enjoy daily story time, acting out the story through the puppets or props which they happily share with their friends. Early writing skills are promoted well as children draw, colour and engage in creative activities where they manipulate tools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models for children. They listen very carefully as children share experiences and confidently voice their ideas, highly valuing their contributions. Children show exemplary behaviour for their age. They are considerate of others, share well and play cooperatively. The childminder and her assistants give children consistent praise and encouragement, building their confidence. Children's health and well-being are given the upmost priority. They thoroughly enjoy outdoor activities and independently dress themselves in suitable clothing. Children enjoy learning about where their food comes from. They plant and care for potatoes, strawberries and tomatoes. These are eaten as part of the healthy meals provided that take full account of children's dietary needs and parental preferences. Children learn the importance of good oral health through visits by the dental nurse and planned activities to reinforce good practice.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder's accurate observations and assessments and skilfully shaped learning experiences support children in developing the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning. They become extremely independent in their self-care and develop good listening, communication and social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417796 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 851868 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 18 Number of children on roll 28

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Filby, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She works with up to two assistants each day. 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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