Childminder EY458358

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2016 28 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 has formed very strong relationships with the children. They benefit from being in a caring and nurturing environment where they feel safe and show high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence.  Children know the setting very well and have the confidence to choose what they want to do and communicate their needs effectively. The childminder is very responsive to children and their emotional well-being is particularly well catered for.  The childminder strives to improve the service she offers. She has made good progress since the last inspection and uses different opportunities to better her practice. This includes obtaining the views of parents and children as well as other professionals.  The childminder plans engaging activities for children that are based around their individual interests and help to extend their next steps for learning. As a result, children show good levels of concentration for their age.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is quick to identify where any gaps in a child's development may be and works closely alongside parents to establish strategies to help narrow the gap.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to be outdoors do not always have access to rich and stimulating experiences that fully extend their learning.  Children do not yet have access to consistently highly challenging activities across all areas of learning.

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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

 enrich the opportunities for children who enjoy learning outdoors, offering a wider range of experiences to help them to follow their interests  extend the already good range of activities to ensure that it is highly challenging across all areas of learning and encompasses children's changing interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self-evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at feedback from parents during the inspection and took account their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to extend her professional development further, attending regular training and adjusting her practice with current guidance. She has robust policies and procedures in place that are shared with parents and contribute to the good quality of care that children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of safeguarding issues and knows who to contact in the case of a concern being raised. She has a strategy of self-evaluation in place and has identified clear goals for improvements which she is working towards. Parents regularly contribute to this and she takes their views and feelings into consideration at all times. The childminder involves children in the local community and ensures her practice is inclusive to all families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The interactions that the childminder has with children promote good social and communication skills. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and uses every opportunity to extend their next steps. For example, when one child comes back to the setting after a holiday she uses sand and shaped moulds to encourage mark making and messy play. The childminder provides activities and resources that encompass children's interests. As a result, children are eager to join in and show an enthusiasm for achieving their goals. Children have opportunities to be creative and explore their senses as well as learning about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and offers a lot of praise and reassurance to embed self-confidence in children. Children respond well to her and want to share their experiences with her, showing that they have secure attachments. Younger children also look for comfort from her when upset. Children build strong relationships with others from a young age. They walk around holding hands and want to join in their play. They play well alongside each other and demonstrate a good understanding of social skills, such as turn taking and sharing. Children behave well and the childminder sets high expectations for their behaviour with clear boundaries that children respond to. She ensures that children learn about why it is important to be kind and listen to others, talking about feelings and emotions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to the typical range of development expected for their age. The childminder is embedding the foundations for learning that will enable children to be successful learners at school. She focuses on empowering children to be enthusiastic learners, and be proud of their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458358 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Easton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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