Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 8 April 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 proactively seeks the views of parents and children to help her accurately evaluate her provision. The childminder strives to continue to enhance the quality of her provision for children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder forms supportive relationships with them. She establishes an open and honest two-way flow of information regarding children's care and learning. The childminder shares her accurate assessments of their children's progress, guiding parents with ideas to support further learning at home.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder regularly monitors their development and effectively plans how to support them to continue to achieve and learn.  The childminder keeps children safe and well. She implements her robust policies and procedures in order to effectively identify and manage risks in the environment. She

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This provision is good

helps children to learn about how to keep themselves and each other safe.  The childminder collects detailed information from parents about their child when they first begin. This helps her to assess where children are in their learning and to understand their individual needs and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during some adult-led activities, the childminder tends to overdirect and younger children are not as actively engaged as when they lead their own play.  Younger children do not have enough opportunities to spontaneously practise their mark-making as they develop their early literacy skills.

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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

 support young children to explore and experiment with their own ideas during the adult-led activities, encouraging deeper engagement and their eagerness to join in  provide more opportunities for young children to develop their skills and interest in making marks as they develop their early literacy skills.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  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 has a clear safeguarding policy in place. She knows the indicators of abuse and the actions to follow if she has concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. The childminder has made good use of advice from the local authority to help her to improve how she assesses children's progress. She uses effective methods to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder regularly completes relevant professional development. This helps her to keep up to date with current good practice. Since her previous inspection, the childminder has completed a foundation degree. This has helped her to improve her ability to accurately reflect on and evaluate her own practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their progress to ensure that they are developing well. She knows how to support families in seeking additional help for their child if and when necessary. The childminder encourages children and praises them for their efforts during their play. This helps to develop their self-esteem. She gets down at children's level and eagerly joins in their play. The childminder responds to the emerging vocalisations of young children and teaches them new words. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder often encourages children to count and calculate amounts and think about shapes during their play. She takes children on a variety of trips. This gives them opportunities to socialise with other children and to learn about the world around them. Children express their own choices as they play with the broad range of toys that is available.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring towards children. She establishes close and trusting relationships with them. The childminder fosters children's sense of security and belonging as she regularly offers comfort, closeness and support. The childminder gives children clear and appropriate messages about how to behave well. They develop an understanding for each other's feelings and learn how to respect each other. The childminder allows children to choose whether they wish to play indoors or outdoors. They get regular fresh air and exercise. This contributes to their physical well-being. Health and hygiene routines support children to stay well. For example, they learn how and why to wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to listen during conversations and follow the childminder's simple instructions. They develop an interest in books and stories as they point to the pictures and talk about the story. They actively explore the natural resources, feeling the seashells and discovering the toy animals hidden in the hay. Children develop good physical skills. They can use wheeled toys and one-handed tools with confidence and skilfully manipulate puzzle pieces into place. The good progress that children make helps to prepare them for the next stages in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450549 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1042921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Norwich. She operates from 8am to 6.30pm, Mondays and Tuesdays, during term time. The childminder also provides after school care from 3pm to 6.30pm, Wednesday to Friday. During the school holidays, the childminder works from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. She does not work on bank holidays or during family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at foundation degree level. She cares for children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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