Childminder EY436048

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 29 November 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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has introduced an effective system of observation and assessment to help her monitor children's progress. She uses information gained to identify what children need to learn next. She provides children with activities that provide suitable challenge to promote their enthusiasm for learning.  The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle and develop confidence in her care. She ensures parents are closely involved in their children's learning so that they can work together to support their good progress.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how young children learn best through play. Children are eager and motivated by the activities and experiences the childminder provides. They enjoy playing with her and respond well to her enthusiasm as she joins in with their play to extend their interest and enjoyment.  Children are developing the skills and attitudes to support their move on to school

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This provision is good

when the time comes. They are confident to ask questions and express their opinions because they know the childminder is interested in what they have to say.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not place high enough focus on working in close partnership with other early years providers. This means she cannot be certain of using a fully consistent approach to promoting children's learning between the different settings they attend.  The childminder has not yet established sharply focused plans for professional development to help her provide children with the highest-quality teaching experiences.

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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 partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to ensure a fully consistent approach to supporting and extending children's learning and development  make the most of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level so that children are supported to make more rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She implements sound procedures to keep children safe from harm. She takes appropriate steps to minimise potential hazards. She ensures children understand and follow her safety rules, such as those regarding using the large trampoline in the garden. She knows children in her care well and is knowledgeable about their stage of development and how they prefer to learn. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies ways of improving the experiences she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children respond well to the childminder's playful and engaging manner. She uses praise and encouragement to promote children's self-assurance and sense of pride in their own achievements. The childminder makes good use of children's favourite games and toys to introduce a wide range of learning experiences. She encourages them to persevere as they take turns carefully hanging small plastic monkeys from a plastic tree. Children use good language skills to describe what is happening, saying things, such as, 'It's a bit wobbly'. The childminder uses the game as a good opportunity to check their mathematical understanding. Children enjoy well-read stories. They snuggle up in a chair with the childminder, copying the way she reads the story and excitedly joining in with their favourite phrases. The childminder asks children questions about their play to provide further motivation and extend their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with consistent guidance about her rules for expected behaviour. She helps children understand the consequences of their actions so that they learn to play safely and respect the feelings of others. Children learn to take turns. They happily tidy up unprompted. The childminder introduces activities based around current sporting events to help children learn about other countries. She plans an interesting range of craft and cooking activities to extend their understanding of different celebrations and customs. Parents praise the childminder. They say she is reliable, friendly and genuinely enjoys being with children. They comment that they feel extremely lucky to have found someone they can trust. Children enjoy many opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air, both in the childminder's garden and at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in readiness for their move on to school. They are happy and enthusiastic as they play. They develop a love of books and excitedly ask the childminder to read them their favourite stories. Their literacy skills are developing well. Children are interested in print and pretend to read the childminder the rules to one of their favourite games. They use good language skills, confidently talking about what they are doing and asking the childminder questions as they play. Children learn to follow good hygiene procedures. They demonstrate good physical coordination and control while playing on the equipment in the childminder's garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436048 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1037079 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7am 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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