Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 9 February 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently use observations to identify children's interests or current stage of development. Plans to support children's next steps are not specific enough to promote their learning to a good level.  While the childminder identifies some of the weaknesses in her practice, she does not take action quickly enough to tackle the weaknesses and improve the quality of provision. She does not have a plan for how she will continue to update her knowledge and skills to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.  The childminder does not accurately or consistently monitor the progress that children make. Any emerging gaps in development are not identified quickly enough or well- targeted plans implemented. Children are not supported to reach their full potential.  The childminder has not yet established fully effective systems for sharing information about children's learning and development with other settings children attend.

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not share accurate, good quality information with parents about children's learning and progress to help them to support learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. They seek her out for support and reassurance when needed and she is highly responsive to their needs.  The childminder is a good role model to children. She is calm and kind. She teaches children to develop good manners. This helps children to learn to respect and value others.  The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and, generally, enjoy opportunities available to them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 use observations to accurately identify children's next steps in learning and plan a suitable range of stimulating and challenging activities to support children to make good progress in all areas of learning. 15/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 implement a well focused and targeted plan for improvement, including a plan for ongoing professional development, to ensure weaknesses in practice are tackled quickly and effectively  implement systems to accurately monitor children's progress, in order to help assess if children are working within levels expected of their age or require additional support  improve systems for sharing information with other settings children attend, including sharing assessments of their progress  improve the quality of information shared with parents about children's learning and progress to support their development 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 children's learning and development records, and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children 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 requires improvement

The childminder is aware of some of her weaknesses in practice, such as some of her knowledge and understanding. However, this has not been addressed quickly enough for her to consistently maintain good quality practice. She does not target ongoing professional development to help her to improve her understanding of good quality care and education for children. The childminder does not always know if children are working at expected levels for their age as she does not effectively track children's ongoing progress. Any concerns about children's progress are not raised at the earliest opportunity as the childminder is not confident in her assessments. The childminder shares some information with other settings children attend. However, she misses opportunities to share good quality information, such as the progress check which is completed for children between the age of two and three years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report her concerns quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make best use of what she knows about children through her own observations and information from parents. She does not consistently plan good quality learning opportunities which are pinpointed to children's interests, understanding and level of development. The childminder encourages children to join in with activities but they only engage briefly before moving on to seek out other opportunities that interest them. In self-chosen activities, children engage better, however, the childminder does not use these critical observations to plan challenging and interesting activities for the next steps in their learning. The childminder shares some information with parents, such as about their daily experiences. However, she does not share information about how to support children's next steps or discuss their progress in all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents comment positively on the care the childminder offers. Children are happy and parents feel their child is safe in the care of the childminder. The childminder is kind and caring and gives children her close attention. She promotes positive behaviour. She has consistent expectations for their behaviour. She gives children appropriate praise for their achievements. This supports their self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder fully supports healthy eating in the setting. She offers children healthy snacks and encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches for them. Children benefit from regular outdoor play to support their physical well-being. They run around in the garden, chasing bubbles to exercise their bodies and play collaboratively with a large parachute.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make good enough progress. Children quickly lose interest in activities as they are not carefully planned to meet their needs or stage of development. Children do not demonstrate concentration or involvement in their learning as they quickly move from one activity to another without being involved in developing their deeper learning skills. Not all children are best prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370824 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 858022 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Cantley, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for occasional days off.

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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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