Childminder EY446299

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 22 October 2013

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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 is professional and well organised. She provides a homely and welcoming provision in which children develop well. The environment is stimulating and the children engage in good quality learning opportunities.  The childminder knows the children extremely well and makes regular and accurate assessments of their capabilities. She plans a good range of opportunities that stimulates children's curiosity and enhances their learning.  The childminder skilfully follows children's interests and ideas as they play. She makes suggestions and takes part in their play. She encourages children to have a go and adapts activities according to each child's individual learning style.  The childminder builds secure emotional relationships with the children. She is highly responsive to their needs. Children are confident to seek her out for support and reassurance when needed.  Children learn to value and respect each other from an early age. They happily play

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This provision is good

alongside others and are encouraged to share resources. They learn to be kind to one another and to have respect for toys and the environment.  Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are confident and happy in their surroundings. Children are inquisitive and choose from a wide range of resources which maintains their interest. Children are keen to join in and have a try at activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of provision to an even higher level.  The childminder has not yet developed highly effective ways to engage parents in their children's learning in the setting and at home.

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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

 access a broader range of professional development opportunities to further develop skills and enhance the quality provision to an even higher level for children  build on partnerships with parents, exploring further ways to involve parents in their children's learning and promoting a more shared approach, to support children's progress in the setting and at home.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning and development records, and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of the written testimonials of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision in order to identify where she would like to make improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to get a wide perspective from all of those who use her service. The childminder accurately checks the progress that children make to ensure they achieve to their full potential. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedure to follow to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She has a robust set of policies and procedures which she implements successfully. These are shared with parents to keep them fully informed of how the provision operates. The childminder completes in-depth checks on her environment to keep children safe and secure. Children benefit from opportunities to go out into the wider community. The childminder takes account of the ages of children and ensures they experience a wide

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

range of opportunities in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She fully understands each child's stage of development and their next steps in learning. The childminder promotes younger children's language skills well. She talks to the children as they play, describes what they are doing and asks questions. She repeats simple language to reinforce vocabulary for the youngest children and responds to their attempts to communicate. The childminder gives children time to explore their ideas, such as when they attempt to stack different-sized cups. She carefully observes them and then joins in appropriately to show them what to do. Children copy what the childminder has shown them and learn new skills to move them on in their development. They are given opportunities to repeat what they have learnt to embed their new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model to children. She is calm, considerate and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is responsive to their needs and offers regular praise for their achievements. The childminder is alert to signs that children are ready to sleep or rest and meets their needs appropriately. Children quickly settle to sleep as they feel safe and secure. Children regularly play outdoors. They climb and slide, exercising their bodies, which helps to support their physical well-being. The childminder promotes healthy eating and offers children healthy options for snacks. Children develop independence as they confidently explore their surroundings. The childminder encourages children to tidy away toys and helps them to gain a sense of responsibility for their environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate their enthusiasm to learn and engage well in activities, given their young age. They are well prepared for moving on to the next stage in their learning. They gain confidence in their surroundings and show good levels of concentration during activities. Children develop good social skills as they interact with each other and develop a sense of community through experiences they have in the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446299 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Rackheath. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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