Childminder EY491755

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 Not applicable

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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's inclusive practice ensures all children feel valued. Babies and older children participate in most activities alongside each other.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Children are very well behaved and co- operative. They respond positively to the childminders calm and loving approach.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children’s personal and emotional development is nurtured. Children feel safe, secure and happy in her care.  The childminder uses many opportunities during children's play to teach them early mathematics. They learn about the joy of sharing story books and engage in a wide variety of creative activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system used for formative assessments is not sufficiently detailed to quickly identify any gaps in a child's learning and development, and does not include parental contributions.

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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

 introduce a system that quickly identifies any gaps in a child's learning and development. Use this information to provide activities that will support the child's progress across the seven areas of learning.  share more detailed information with parents about their child's learning and development to help them to understand how their child is doing in relation to their age and what they need to do to progress.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies, procedures and records of children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's strong commitment to continuous improvement demonstrates her capacity to maintain good quality. She identifies and attends training to enhance her knowledge and skills. She uses this knowledge to provide fun and interesting activities for the children within a safe environment. The childminder uses observations of children to identify if they need any additional support in their learning. However, the assessment is not detailed enough to ensure progress is consistent across all areas of learning. The childminder helps children to acquire all the skills they need, in readiness for starting school. The childminder has a good understanding about child protection issues. She is able to identify any concerns about children's welfare and is clear about the procedures to follow.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The good quality of teaching encourages children to be excited to learn. Regular outings and purposeful activities encourage children to explore their environment and discover what happens next. For example, a painting activity is planned to teach a child to recognise colours. The activity is made more interesting by using trucks to make tracks on the paper. The childminder introduces early maths by asking children to count the lines. The activity is extended to mixing colours. Children show delight as they discover blue and yellow makes green and they correctly identify when two colours are the same. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to question children to enhance their understanding and solve problems. She encourages them to express their thoughts and use new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's care because she works closely with the parent or carer, gathering essential information so that the needs of the children are met; they feel secure because the childminder follows a routine so that they know what is coming next. Children learn about possible hazards and how to keep themselves safe. They wear a fluorescent jacket when walking to the park and the childminder explains to the children that it helps drivers to see them. Children enjoy regular outings and play outdoors as part of their daily routine. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be independent and to make choices. For example, they choose which shoes to wear and attempt to put them on by themselves. Very young babies' early language is promoted during action rhymes, where they delight in the interaction with the childminder. Children enjoy expressing their creativity while playing instruments to accompany the songs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder knows the children in her care well. She is skilled in responding to children’s interests and individual needs and, as a result, all groups of children make good progress and have high levels of enthusiasm and engagement in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491755 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1051702 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Dereham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She uses a trained assistance dog on outings.

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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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