Childminder EY232951

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 24 November 2015

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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 has taken good steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority and sought the views of parents to help her evaluate her provision and set clear targets to drive continual improvements.  The childminder knows the children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. She provides fun, high-quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and individual learning needs. All children make good progress and acquire a wealth of skills that are required for the next stage in their learning.  Parents fully appreciate, and comment extremely positively on, the childminder's care for their children and the interesting activities and outings that she organises to support their development. Communication is strong and detailed information about the children's day, progress and well-being is effectively shared.

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This provision is good

 The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being very well. Children form very good relationships with the childminder and clearly love being around her. The great deal of comfort, reassurance and support she provides to children throughout their day helps to ensure that they feel happy, relaxed and secure.  The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to become independent, confident and self-assured individuals. Children develop friendships and play well alongside each other, understanding they need to share resources, take turns and be considerate of other's needs.

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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 does not always provide opportunities for children to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills further.

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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 attaining outstanding levels of teaching and practice  extend the opportunities for children to think about solving problems, share their ideas and find different ways of doing things.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  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

Since the childminder's last inspection, she has made significant improvements to her provision. She has updated her policies to support her good practices. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training on safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about any child in her care. Support from professionals, as well as training, has been used well to improve observation, assessment and planning for children's learning through play. This has a positive impact on the care and learning experiences she provides so that outcomes for children are now good. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement. She has plans to make the garden a more exciting and stimulating environment for children, in order to enhance the learning opportunities outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are articulate, excited and eager to learn. The childminder gets to know them well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. Children benefit from the childminder's natural and enthusiastic engagement with them. She continually extends their learning during conversations and activities. Children are prompted by the childminder's skilled questioning to recall previous activities and make connections in their learning. They develop a real interest in books and talk about their favourite stories. The childminder's teaching of mathematics is particularly strong, as she builds mathematical language into children's play. Children confidently count, recognise numbers, compare size and weight, and refer to shapes correctly. They are imaginative and creative, carefully selecting materials and making recognisable models from dough. Early writing skills are promoted well. Children choose materials to draw with and make

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

very good attempts at writing recognisable letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure, as the childminder is very caring and makes sure that their needs are well met. She praises them frequently so that they are proud of their achievements. Children are learning how to look after themselves and have a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides a balanced diet and many opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. Outings within the community are used to support children to develop their physical skills and understanding of the world around them. They are well prepared for school entry. The childminder has photographs of teachers and the school and provides uniform and book bags for children's imaginative play, in order to generate discussion. Children are also familiar with the building, as they accompany the childminder when collecting older children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children socialise well. They become confident communicators, developing good listening and attention skills. Children are independent in their self-care, make decisions and voice their ideas. They are well equipped with the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232951 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1034504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Acle, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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