Childminder EY474073

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Teaching is consistently good, with some aspects of the childminder's provision outstanding. The childminder is very knowledgeable about the interests and capabilities of the children. She offers stimulating activities that provide children with good levels of challenge to extend their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school.  Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. They eagerly join in conversations and rapidly progress in their understanding. The childminder introduces children to new words during play and consistently models effective listening skills.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being very well and they thrive in the welcoming, homely atmosphere. Children form exceptionally good relationships with the childminder and friendships with each other. Their independence and social skills are highly supported. Behaviour is exemplary. Children are polite, share toys, take

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This provision is good

turns and are considerate of one another's choices.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to improve. She gathers the views of parents and children and reflects on her practice to identify areas that she would like to change to maintain high levels of provision.  The childminder places high priority on working closely with parents to support children's learning and development. She uses some very good strategies to keep parents fully involved in their children's learning. Parents comment that the childminder provides an excellent start to their children's lives and is professional and caring.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her developing teaching skills sharply enough to encourage children to think more deeply in response to her questions.

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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

 focus teaching more precisely on supporting deeper thinking and reasoning skills as children work towards higher levels of achievement.

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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 during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, records of children's learning and development and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and has the best interests of children at heart. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues and how to keep children safe from harm. Clear policies and procedures underpin the childminder's very good practice. The childminder has recently completed a childcare qualification and has started to use her new knowledge to make many positive changes. For example, she has enhanced the outdoor learning environment so that children, particularly those who learn best outside, have an even broader range of activities and experiences. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. Parents appreciate the ongoing detailed feedback they receive from the childminder. Secure partnership working with other settings that children attend effectively supports continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She gets to know them well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. Activities planned enthuse and motivate children to be active learners. Children demonstrate good control and coordination as they fill watering cans to water plants, understanding how they grow. They excitedly mix paints while helping to prepare a creative activity. They begin to understand changes and how things work through the childminder's skilful explanations. Children's literacy skills are effectively developed. They see examples of print in the setting and begin linking letters to sounds. Children have plenty of opportunities to make marks and develop their early writing skills. The childminder skilfully incorporates numbers and mathematical language into everyday play activities, such as when playing with water. She sensitively interacts with them,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

questioning and encouraging them to use their imagination and make connections between their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's well-being and personal development are central to everything the childminder does. She builds on children's confidence, self-esteem and independence exceptionally well, using every opportunity to praise and encourage them. Children develop a positive sense of themselves and their place in the world. Their work is prominently displayed and they are keen to share their achievements. Children benefit greatly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning. They develop an excellent appreciation of how to be healthy and stay safe through daily routines, discussions and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress from their starting points. They are confident and independent learners who are keen to engage in a range of activities. They follow the rules of expected behaviour and confidently express their ideas and opinions. Children develop good levels of independence in their self-care. They acquire the key skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them well for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474073 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 978390 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 7

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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 2013. She lives in Bowthorpe, Norwich. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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