Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 highly qualified childminder strives to offer children high-quality care and learning opportunities. She has an expert knowledge of how children learn, which she continues to develop through effective professional development. The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently strong.  The childminder collects information from parents about children's care needs and previous learning to help her assess their stage of development. She identifies their next steps in learning promptly when they first attend.  Children's speech and language development is actively promoted throughout all activities that the childminder provides. She enthuses children to learn and follows their fascinations and curiosities with them.  The childminder regularly makes very detailed assessments of children's skills and abilities and uses them to help her identify where to support their future learning. She shares her high-quality assessments with parents to inform them about their child's

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This provision is good

progress in their learning and development.  Children are settled, happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder develops very close bonds and good relationships with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies the childminder uses to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning are not yet highly effective.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet thorough enough to help her identify how to raise standards in all areas of practice to even higher levels.

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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

 extend partnership working with parents so that they are consistently well supported to continue their children's learning at home  enhance self-evaluation processes to more comprehensively evaluate all aspects of practice and target areas for further improvement, in order to raise standards to an even higher level.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as expressed in written testimonials.  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 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. The childminder regularly seeks and takes account of the views of parents, children and other professionals. She works in partnership with local family networks and other childminders to enhance opportunities for children to socialise and learn with others. The childminder arranges her home well to meet the needs of children and ensures that it is bright, inviting and comfortable. She provides interesting and varied age-appropriate resources to promote children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with highly stimulating learning experiences and is alongside them as they play and learn. Children participate in many interesting activities that the childminder uses to develop their physical skills and concentration, such as arts and crafts and cooking. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including trips to the local parks. These provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise outdoors, as the childminder's home is a first-floor flat. The childminder talks to children, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, as a colourful windmill spins on the balcony and captures children's attention, the childminder explains to them what is happening and introduces new language to their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are enthusiastic to learn and readily join in with activities. The childminder gives children clear messages about the importance of eating a healthy diet. Children learn many songs that motivate them to join in with activities, such as tidying up and washing their hands. The childminder encourages children to be considerate towards others. They learn to share toys and take turns. Children are confident to ask the childminder for help when they need it. The childminder regularly praises their efforts, helping to develop their confidence and sense of self- esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are supported to make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Their development of communication and language skills is particularly well supported. Children who speak English as an additional language make strong progress in their speech development from their starting points, helping to prepare them very well for school. Children develop good social skills and they learn to cooperate and problem solve. They have good self-care skills and learn to treat each other and the environment with respect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478409 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 978866 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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