Lowther Madeline

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 4 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 shows a deep understanding of how to successfully promote children's self-esteem and self-confidence. Children demonstrate that they feel valued.  The childminder and her assistant encourage children to be independent learners. As a result, children demonstrate good critical-thinking skills.  Children behave well and demonstrate good social skills, due to the high expectations that the childminder and her assistant set.  The childminder and her assistant know all the children very well and have formed strong relationships with their families.  The children demonstrate that they enjoy their time with the childminder and benefit from an environment that is tailored to their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of the assistant's practice and the impact that it has on children's learning is not yet well established.  Children's next steps in learning are not yet sharply focused and meticulously planned for.

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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

 ensure that the monitoring and evaluating of the assistant's practice help to improve the quality of teaching, the assistant's ongoing professional development and the outcomes for children  establish accurate and highly focused next steps in learning so that children have access to more highly challenging activities to increase the potential for them to make rapid progress.

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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 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 checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities and has policies and procedures in place to ensure children's safety. She regularly undertakes risk assessments and ensures that the environment is appropriate for children attending. The childminder strives for high standards of practice and keeps her professional development up to date. She ensures that her assistant is suitable and qualified to work with children and works closely with him. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and provides a broad range of learning opportunities for the children. Children benefit from an environment that promotes equality and celebrates each child's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very knowledgeable about the learning styles and levels of development of each child. She uses this knowledge to encourage and engage children in activities that promote their learning further and support their good progress. For example, the childminder and her assistant sensitively support the younger children of the group through offering comfort when they are unsure and modelling language. The childminder focuses on providing learning opportunities that are based around the children's individual interests. This enables children to fully engage with the activities, showing good concentration and critical-thinking skills. Children benefit from having access to an outside area that promotes their learning with stimulating activities, for example, going on a worm hunt. Partnerships with parents are strong and a good link between the setting and children's homes has been established. Parents are regularly

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

involved in their child's learning and feel that the childminder is very adaptive to their needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant set high expectations for children's behaviour. They are encouraged to take turns, share and respect each other. Children learn about how to be healthy and how to keep themselves safe. Their well-being is promoted in everything that the childminder does. She fully encourages each child to embrace their individuality and express their creativity. As a result, children have a sense of belonging and feel valued. For example, during a craft activity, they all take time to look at and celebrate each individual's creation, talking about what they have made and congratulating each other. Children form positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant and demonstrate that they feel secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making very good progress during their time with the childminder and demonstrate all of the characteristics of effective learning. The childminder closely monitors their development and is quick to act if any concerns appear, working closely with the parents. Children develop the skills to ensure that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277874 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043694 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Brundall, Norfolk. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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