Childminder EY479680

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 childminder works from the home of her co-childminder. They care for their own minded children as they work closely alongside each other. The childminder cares for children in a comfortable, welcoming and stimulating environment.  The childminder regularly assesses children's development and puts in place clear plans to help them progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder insightfully evaluates the service she offers. She ensures that her provision meets a good standard of care and education. The childminder has clear plans in place to enhance what she provides to give children even better opportunities.  The childminder teaches children purposefully, she promotes their engagement and enjoyment as they play and learn. The childminder is a good role model for children. She shows them how to play, cooperate and show each other respect and kindness.  The childminder is attentive to children's needs and wishes. They develop a strong

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This provision is good

emotional attachment to her. Children enjoy joining in the fun games and activities that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always aim her plans for her own professional development specifically enough at the emerging needs of children she cares for.  The childminder's partnership working with other professionals is not yet highly effective.

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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 enhance already good knowledge and skills to further support individual children's progress in learning  strengthen partnership working with other professionals to further support the progress of children who are not achieving expected levels of development.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies that she shares with parents. She ensures that her service is responsive to the needs of the families that she supports. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to help her identify priorities for improvement. She appropriately considers the safety and well-being of children by carefully managing risks in the areas that children use. The childminder is highly organised in her record keeping. She completes all of the required documentation. The childminder completes essential and some additional training, contributing to the development of her skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular detailed assessments of children's learning. She then plans activities that reinforce their previous learning and give them opportunities to achieve their next steps. The childminder uses a variety of techniques to support children to make good progress. They develop well in their communication and language from their starting points, both in their first language and in English. The childminder varies her teaching style according to the individual personality and learning style of each child. The childminder tailors activities to promote children's development in many areas of learning. For example, as children play a ball throwing game they learn to count, match numbers and take turns while developing their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They chat to her freely and go to her to ask for help when they need it. The childminder gives them high levels of attention and care. She has appropriate expectations of children's behaviour. As a result, they are learning to behave well. The childminder arranges children's play and learning around their own routines. She supports them to have rests and naps as needed. Children are enthusiastic as they play together. The childminder ensures that she provides children with a balanced diet to help them stay healthy. The childminder helps parents to seek extra support for their children where they may need it. Children benefit from daily trips to the park and plenty of physical play indoors, contributing to their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Most children are making good progress in their learning. They gain key skills, including self-care skills and self-confidence, preparing them for school. Together with parents, the childminder puts targeted plans in place to help children to close any emerging gaps in their learning. Some older children are making excellent progress in mathematics and literacy. They are able to count, recognise numbers and hear and recognise the initial sounds of letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479680 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 989041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Kings Lynn, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder. 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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