Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 2 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 well-qualified childminder has made improvements to her practice since her last inspection. She has used advice from the local authority well to help her improve how she assesses children's progress and plans for their next steps in learning.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She encourages them to follow their interests as she skilfully interacts with them. This helps to develop their concentration during their play. The childminder establishes close and trusting bonds with children, promoting their feelings of security.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning. They have very good opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills and become confident communicators.  The childminder ensures that the activities she provides are age-appropriate and stimulating. She encourages children to share their views, such as involving children in

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This provision is good

deciding where they would like to visit on their regular outings.  Where children are a little behind in their development when they first begin, the childminder actively supports them to catch up. She concentrates her efforts on promoting their learning in the areas where children need the most support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not target her professional development specifically enough to develop her teaching skills to even higher levels.  The childminder does not always provide parents with sufficient information about how to support their child's learning at home.

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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

 use training and development opportunities to further enhance teaching and monitor the impact on the outcomes for all children  provide parents with more information and guidance to help them in supporting their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures and records of children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the indicators of abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder makes improvements to her practice. For example, she has made changes to the way that she keeps essential records, making them more clear and succinct. She also looks for ways to maintain her understanding of current good practice. The childminder uses local peer support and the internet to keep up to date with new information. However, she is not always careful to reflect on her teaching. This affects her ability to know where to specifically target her professional development to further develop her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder seeks detailed information from parents when children first begin to help her assess what children need to learn next. She monitors children's development to ensure that they are making progress from their individual starting points. Parents are kept informed of their child's achievements and the activities that they do. The childminder knows how to promote children's learning. They have many opportunities to socialise when they regularly attend local playgroups. Children visit play parks and have frequent time playing actively in the childminder's garden. This supports the development of their large muscles and coordination. The childminder shares books with young children, helping them to develop their interest in stories and print. She provides purposefully selected resources that reflect all areas of learning. The development of children's role play and imagination is particularly well supported. Children have many

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

opportunities to recreate their own life experiences using props such as ironing boards, baby dolls and play phones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She is an enthusiastic role model for children. For example, during small-world play, young children are keen to copy the vehicle sounds that the childminder makes. They often giggle with enjoyment as she plays alongside them. The childminder praises children for their efforts, helping to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder gives them clear messages to help them to make safe choices. For example, she explains about the risk of bumping heads when they go under the table. The childminder works with parents to identify where children may have additional needs to help them to identify if further support is needed. The childminder helps children to learn how to be healthy. For example, she explains to them why they need to wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's good overall progress prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school. Children express their own preferences and make choices during their play. Younger children begin to gain independence during care routines as the childminder encourages them to develop their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377971 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043360 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in King's Lynn, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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