Childminder 256011

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 1 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has high expectations for what children can achieve. The provision is tailored to meet the individual needs of children who attend. Children experience a broad and wide range of opportunities to consistently challenge them in their learning.  The childminder knows the children well, resources provided are interesting and stimulating, and appropriately challenge children to think, test out their ideas and practise their skills.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning. She joins in with children as they play and encourages them to recall previous learning. She follows their ideas and asks appropriate questions to extend their thinking.  The childminder is kind, calm and reassuring. She builds secure emotional bonds with the children and is responsive to their needs. Children are confident to make their own suggestions and ideas, and follow their interests in play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. They learn to share and be kind to others. The childminder consistently reminds children to use good manners and value others.  Children make good all-round progress in their learning and some children exceed expected levels of development for their age. Children consistently engage well in all activities and are motivated and enthusiastic learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plans for her ongoing professional development are not yet wide reaching to enable her to keep up to date with the most current developments and working practices in childcare.

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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

 extend the range of professional development opportunities accessed in order to achieve an even better quality provision and personal development based on the most up-to-date childminding practice.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning and development records, and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of the written testimonials of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She has a strict policy for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. The childminder makes ongoing checks of her premises to ensure they are safe and secure for children. She is vigilant when out and about and takes additional measures to ensure children's safety. The childminder reflects on what she offers for children and has implemented new ways of working since her last inspection. This has helped her to improve the quality of provision. The experienced childminder completes mandatory training and meets up with other childminders to share ideas. She shares her policies with parents to inform them how the setting is run and implements them effectively to ensure the provision operates smoothly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities in which children immerse themselves in learning. She skilfully incorporates many learning opportunities into an activity. Children enjoy a gluing and sticking activity. The childminder uses this opportunity to extend children's vocabulary and introduces new language. Children count objects and explore shape and colour. They describe textures and explore emotions as they feel and look at pictures. The childminder closely matches activities to children's interests to maintain their engagement and enjoyment of the activity. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning. She shares information with them about children's learning in the setting and parents inform the childminder what children do at home. This provides a consistent approach to learning. Parents comment on the good progress children make at the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder routinely promotes children's good health. She talks to children about eating healthily and encourages them to drink and keep hydrated. Children learn to keep themselves safe, such as they identify that they need to wear sun cream in the sun so they do not burn. Children enjoy playing in the childminder's garden; they run and ride-on bikes to exercise their bodies. Children have opportunities in the local community, such as visiting local groups to develop their social skills and gain new experiences. They also visit the beach and local farm to get an even wider range of opportunities to learn about the natural world around them. The childminder regularly praises children which promotes their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children take pride in their achievements and acknowledge that they have done well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently and confidently rise to the challenge of each activity the childminder provides for them. They demonstrate a commitment to learning and wanting to do their best. Children are keen to take on new knowledge and demonstrate good recall to embed previous learning. Children are well prepared to take on the challenge of future learning, such as when they move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256011 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1051054 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hethersett, Norfolk. 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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