Childminder 255833

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 20 December 2013

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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 is committed to providing children with good quality care and education. They experience a wealth of rich learning opportunities indoors and outdoors to support their all-round development.  Children engage well in activities and show commitment in their learning. The childminder plans interesting activities accurately tailored to their current capabilities. She provides challenge and encouragement to children who are willing to try out new experiences and have a go for themselves.  The childminder develops effective partnership working with parents. They regularly exchange information with each other about children's learning and progress. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's provision.  Children build secure emotional attachments with the childminder. She responds sensitively to their needs and offers support and reassurance to help them to feel safe and secure.

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning. They listen well during activities and show an enthusiasm for learning. Younger children demonstrate good concentration skills which prepare them well for their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some aspects of partnership working are not fully robust as the childminder has yet to build effective communication links with all the different settings that minded children attend.  The childminder does not yet access a broad range of professional development opportunities to widen her skills and knowledge.

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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 the communication links with all the settings minded children attend, so that children fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress  enhance the programme of professional development and access a wide range of opportunities to inform practice and raise the quality of teaching even further.

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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 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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She has effective procedures in place for how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder has a strict policy for the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. She completes robust checks of her environment to ensure it is safe and secure for children. The childminder accurately monitors the progress children make to ensure they develop well in all areas. Where gaps in children's learning are identified, she raises her concerns with parents. They work together to monitor and support children to catch up to their peers. The childminder reflects on her practice and, where weaknesses are identified, she puts plans in place to tackle them. This is effective in improving the quality of childcare offered and has helped the childminder to raise the quality of her provision since the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of how they learn and develop. She is aware of children's individual learning styles and plans interesting activities for them. Children engage for prolonged periods as activities are accurately tailored to their needs. The childminder skilfully adapts activities and follows children's interests and ideas. This helps them to develop their imagination and thinking skills. Older children accurately identify number and colour during an activity. The childminder introduces appropriate challenge and introduces new vocabulary to promote younger children's language skills. Children experience interesting learning opportunities outdoors. They regularly visit the zoo and learn about different animals and where they live.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent and supports them to develop in confidence. They choose what they would like to play with and readily engage the childminder in their play. She is a good role model to children. She teaches them to use good manners and has a positive approach to managing their behaviour. The childminder offers children regular praise for their achievements which helps to promote their self- esteem. Children learn to value and respect others and are reminded to share resources and to be kind to others. Children benefit from daily opportunities in the fresh air to promote their physical well-being. They play in the childminder's garden, visit the beach and go on woodland walks to exercise their bodies. Children learn to make healthy choices in their diet. The childminder provides them with a choice of food and drink to support their good health. Children, from a young age, recognise good hygiene procedures, such

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners who quickly settle to self-chosen and planned activities. Older children are confident individuals who communicate well and develop good social skills. Younger children develop their confidence to try new experiences. These are key skills to help them to prepare for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255833 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043638 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Sheringham. She operates all year round from 8am 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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