Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 21 October 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The well-qualified childminder is highly committed to her role and focuses on fulfilling the needs of every child. Her excellent practice and carefully organised learning environment enable children to make very rapid progress in their learning and development, so they are extremely well prepared for school.  Children's learning is exceptionally well promoted as the childminder has a very secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She skilfully adapts her high-quality teaching, to ensure that all children are included and activities are tailored to the needs, abilities and pace of learning of each child.  Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. She is an excellent role model and gives children constant praise, encouragement and recognition for their achievements, which builds their confidence. Children behave extremely well. They are kind to others, polite, share resources happily and build secure friendships.

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This provision is outstanding

 Excellent partnerships with parents help the childminder to support children extremely well. She is extremely sensitive to individual families' needs and is very effective in providing ideas to promote children's learning at home. Parents comment that they are extremely involved in their children's learning and speak very highly of the childminder.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment towards maintaining excellence in all areas. She constantly reflects on all aspects of her practice, in order to consistently promote the highest achievements for each and every child in her care.  Children's spoken skills are very good. They eagerly join in conversations and rapidly progress in their understanding. The childminder consistently models effective listening skills, answering children's questions and explaining the meaning of new words that children then incorporate into their play.

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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

 continue to build on the opportunities for children to learn about information and communication technology resources.

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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 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 outstanding

The well qualified and experienced childminder is very committed to providing a high- quality childminding service. She has robust policies to support her excellent practice, which are shared with parents. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection issues and is extremely vigilant in ensuring children's safety and welfare. She continually evaluates her teaching, children's progress and the activities she provides exceptionally well, to ensure that she delivers an outstanding service. She has identified the potential to offer children more opportunities to explore information and communication technology. The childminder seeks relevant training, meets with other childminders and is constantly researching new ideas and initiatives, as part of her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's observations and assessments clearly evidence children's very rapid progress and show an excellent understanding of each child's level of ability. Her depth of knowledge about each child means that she can ensure that activities are targeted to challenge children through their interests and extend children's skills further. A key strength of the childminder's teaching is the conversations she has with children. She asks pertinent questions to encourage children to think and test out their own ideas. Children learn to problem solve and show high levels of perseverance as they build. The childminder is an expert in promoting children's confidence and curiosity. She makes learning fun and children are extremely eager to join in planned activities. They explore sensory materials and use their fingers with skill to handle and manipulate small pieces or tools. Children show immense fascination for stories, which they thoroughly enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's home is extremely welcoming and child friendly. Children are happy, confident and self-assured. They are extremely independent in their self-care skills, make choices and decisions and are very sociable. Children engage with the wider community and learn about the world around them while on outings. Their health and well-being is positively enhanced with plenty of outdoor play. They enjoy learning about where food comes from and help choose vegetable seeds to grow in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy healthy meals, talk about foods that are good for them and follow excellent hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points and are extremely well prepared for school. They consistently demonstrate high levels of motivation and a thirst for learning. Children are excellent talkers. Their mathematical and literacy skills are exceptionally well developed. They use letter sounds, write their name, show a strong interest in books and recognise and read familiar words or text. Children count confidently, recognise shapes and use simple mathematical language competently in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308768 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 848972 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 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Fleggburgh, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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