Childminder EY347682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 7 February 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She provides a range of learning experiences that helps children to make progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder provides children with an excellent range of resources. The indoor and outdoor environments are purposefully arranged to make them inviting to children.  Children make good progress in learning from their initial starting points. The childminder pays close attention to what captures children's interests and ensures that the activities that she provides link to them. Children develop good concentration during play-based activities.  The childminder ensures a two-way flow of communication between herself and parents. She provides parents with information to support children's learning at home. The childminder often seeks the views of parents. She uses this information from them to inform her assessments of where children are in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She develops close bonds with them. The childminder regularly cuddles and comforts younger children. Parents recognise and value how happy their children are to spend time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not aim her teaching with specific focus to support children to make even faster progress in their learning  The childminder does not always fully extend children's knowledge of how and why things happen to help them to think and make links in their 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

 focus teaching even more specifically to enable children to make even faster progress in their learning  provide children with more opportunities to understand how and why things happen, to further develop their thinking skills and make links in their learning.

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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 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 completes regular training and keeps her knowledge up to date. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify areas for improvement to her service. She gives parents questionnaires to complete. She also sends them newsletters to keep them informed about any changes or relevant information that they need to know. In response to parental feedback, the childminder now completes a daily diary for parents, giving them detailed information about their child's day. The childminder shares her well-defined policies with parents. She updates them when she gains new knowledge or information to keep them in line with current good practice. The childminder keeps comprehensive and well-organised records about the children she looks after.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification since her previous inspection. She has enhanced her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder uses her good knowledge to plan appropriate activities that children enjoy. She regularly assesses children to ensure that they are developing well. The childminder talks to children as they play and learn. She helps them to develop new vocabulary. For example, she sings songs that are about children's individual interests, such as their favourite animals. Activities promote children's early literacy skills. The childminder talks to children about sounds and letters and she encourages them to make marks and think about writing. She takes children on regular trips, for example, to playgroups, where they play and socialise with others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently explore the stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder works closely with parents. She regularly shares information with them and talks about their children's care. If the childminder has a concern about the development of a child she discusses it with parents and helps them to seek further support and advice where appropriate. The childminder makes regular checks around her home to make sure that the areas that she uses for children are safe. She closely supervises babies and young children as they play. Children have regular opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills. Children relish time in the childminder's garden where they energetically explore the wide range of toys, including a climbing frame, balls and wheeled toys. They climb and move confidently as they play, supported by the enthusiastic childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Where children are behind in their learning the childminder works with parents to identify how to support them. Children confidently engage in the activities and are keen to join in. They gain good physical control in their movements. Children develop good social skills and enjoy playing alongside each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347682 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 863193 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 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Hockwold, 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 qualification at level 3. 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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