Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 3 October 2012

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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 demonstrates a strong drive to improve and provide children with the best possible care. She places the highest priority on following parents' wishes regarding their children's welfare and development. She uses some outstanding strategies to keep parents up to date and fully involved in their child's learning.  The childminder is very knowledgeable about the interests and capabilities of the children she cares for. She accurately monitors their progress and provides stimulating activities that provide children with good levels of challenge to extend their learning.  Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. The childminder praises their achievements and joins in with their play with enthusiasm to promote their enjoyment and motivation to learn.  The childminder takes close account of the views of children and parents when identifying ways of improving the experiences she provides. Her priority is to ensure

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This provision is good

that children are happy and are treated as part of the family. Children respond with affection to the childminder's caring and loving manner.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme for professional development is not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level to help children make more-rapid progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children's independence and confidence to do things for themselves.

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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

 make better use of continual professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the next level and help children make more-rapid progress in their learning and development  make the most of opportunities to encourage children to do things for themselves and develop greater levels of personal independence.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She regularly attends safeguarding training to ensure she is confident about the action to take if she has any child protection concerns. Her house and garden are safe and secure and she follows sound procedures to keep children safe from harm. She supervises children closely, providing simple explanations about the possible consequences of not following appropriate safety rules. The childminder maintains detailed assessment records that provide an accurate picture of each child's achievements and progress. Parents are very closely involved in their children's learning and are highly complimentary of the childminder. They say that the childminder is adaptable, caring and supportive, and considers the children's needs before her own.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about what individual children need to learn next to promote their good progress. She uses effective strategies to promote children's speech and language skills. She repeats back the correct pronunciation of words and rephrases her questions to encourage children to respond. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This enables her to plan for their learning and promote their good progress from the outset. She regularly visits parents at home to share children's ongoing assessment records and discuss their progress. She plans well-resourced activities that provide interest and enjoyment while targeting what individual children need to learn next. Children are interested in how things work. The childminder listens carefully to what they are saying and offers age-appropriate explanations to extend their interest and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle and develop confidence in her care. She provides children with consistent guidance about expected behaviour and encourages them to consider the feelings of others. Parents praise her for leading by example, from which children thrive. The childminder follows well-established routines to promote children's good health and well-being. She talks to other early years settings about how they can work together to help children become emotionally ready for the next stage in their lives. Children enjoy regular opportunities for physical exercise in the fresh air, both in the childminder's garden and at local parks. She takes children out into the local community to help them become used to meeting different people in various situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for their move on to school or pre-school. They are curious as they play, asking questions and offering their own suggestions. They demonstrate their mathematical understanding and are beginning to use numbers. They are learning the how to keep themselves safe and healthy and follow good hygiene routines. Children demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination while using an interesting selection of tools during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411689 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1036931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Tavernham near Norwich. 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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