Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides age-appropriate activities and resources linked to children's interests. Children are enthusiastic and keen learners, who are making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is caring, approachable and friendly. She builds positive relationships and secure attachments with children, helping them feel happy and content in her care.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She sets clear rules and boundaries which are consistently applied. She uses praise and encouragement to build children's self-esteem.  The childminder's commitment to her professional development is good. She accesses a range of training courses and shares ideas with other professionals. As a result, she is continually improving her skills, knowledge and understanding and making changes to her practice.  The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles successfully. She encourages

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This provision is good

healthy eating and good personal hygiene. Children enjoy plenty of outdoor play and physical activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain detailed information from all parents about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always seek the views of parents and children to help create sharply focused targets to raise the quality of the provision.

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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

 improve opportunities for all parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home  regularly seek the views of parents and children and include their views to help drive improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed the childminder and children in the downstairs rooms of the house.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector made observations and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to providing children with good quality care and learning in a safe environment. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident of the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Her home is secure and she makes daily checks of the environment to minimise or remove any potential risks. This helps her to effectively support children's health and welfare. The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements. She regularly checks on their progress and uses this knowledge to help them move forward quickly in their learning. Partnerships with other professionals are established and the childminder regularly shares ideas and best practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder knows children well and continually observes what they can do. She uses her findings to identify their next steps in learning and to plan for their future development. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play. For example, she regularly counts, sorts and discusses size with children during activities. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She models conversation skills and provides time for children to respond to her questions. The childminder repeats what younger children say, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and introducing new vocabulary. The childminder establishes trusting relationships with parents and keeps them up to date about their child's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in a warm, caring environment. Toddlers are given sensitive, focused attention to help them feel secure. The childminder recognises when they become tired and responds attentively, giving cuddles and reassurance. The environment is organised well. Resources are all easily accessible to promote independent learning and to give children choice. Children visit playgroups where they develop positive relationships with other children and adults in the community. The childminder promotes equality of opportunity well. She helps children to understand more about the world around them and to appreciate other beliefs and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's achievements when they begin, through consultations with parents. Children's small-muscle movements and coordination skills are supported well. For example, toddlers enthusiastically spread pureed tomatoes and carefully sprinkle grated cheese to make their pizza. Their communication skills are developing quickly. For example, they are introduced to new animal names as they play. Children play well together and build good friendships. They learn to behave well, share and take turns. Children have good foundations for the next stage in their learning and ultimately their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478054 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 979899 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Halifax. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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