Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Since her registration, the childminder has not continued to develop her understanding of safeguarding issues. She lacks an understanding of the local procedures to follow if she has concern about the safety or well-being of a child. The childminder does not know the appropriate actions to take if an allegation of abuse is made against herself, an assistant or a member of her household.  The childminder does not have a secure knowledge to be able to lead her assistant in following a suitable child protection policy. The safeguarding policy that the childminder shares with her assistant does not include all the relevant information required. It does not guide the assistant to be able to act appropriately to safeguard children if the need arises.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled in the childminding setting. The childminder gets to know the children well. She uses her understanding of what interests them to provide challenging activities that capture their attention.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She regularly informs them about their children's care and learning. Parents report that their children are very happy and content in the childminder's care.  Children's good progress prepares them well for the next stages in their learning. The childminder skilfully supports younger children to develop their speech and language.  The childminder provides a very inviting outdoor area. Children show a keen interest in learning about nature and the world around them. They water plants to help them to grow and harvest fruit and vegetables from their own vegetable garden. Children develop their physical skills and independence as they set themselves challenges in the

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 update knowledge and understanding of current issues in safeguarding and of the local procedures for safeguarding children and ensure that policies and procedures clearly reflect the most up-to-date guidance 07/11/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that the assistant has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures, including the action to be taken if an allegation is made against the childminder or a member of the household, or if there are issues relating to the ongoing suitability of a person who works with or lives where childcare takes place. 07/11/2016

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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 took account of the views of parents in written testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant 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 inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not implemented effective methods to ensure that her knowledge, nor that of her assistant, is up to date. This adversely affects their ability to protect children from harm. The childminder is not fully aware of the procedures to follow in line with the Local Safeguarding Children board. She does not know when it is appropriate to document any concerns that she may have about children in her care. The childminder has appropriately identified how further training can help her to improve her knowledge and skills. However, she has yet to establish a strong programme of professional development to achieve this. The childminder ensures that mobile phones and cameras are not used around children. She regularly seeks the views of parents to help her identify priorities for improvement by speaking with them. She has recently started to ask them for formal feedback by sending

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes what children can do and identifies what they need to learn next. She considers their individual next steps as she plans activities for them. The childminder monitors children's development to ensure that they are making progress in their learning. She knows how to help parents to seek additional support for their child if needed. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and shares this with her assistant. They get down to young children's levels and engage with them as they play, introducing good levels of challenge. For example, as children hop across tree stumps in the childminder's garden she encourages them to count each one. She encourages them to recall what number comes next. The childminder then continues this activity by helping children to spot and count butterflies on a bush. Young children demonstrate good concentration as they engage in activities, such as drawing on a paved

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

area with chalks, for an extended length of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge mean that children's welfare is not assured. The childminder has developed a well resourced and comfortable environment for children to play in. She regularly takes children on planned outings to local playgroups, parks and shops. This gives them a wide range of experiences and gives them opportunities to socialise with other children. Children chat freely as the childminder shows an interest in what they have to say. There are many opportunities for children to be physically active. They balance and climb on a variety of age-appropriate toys. Children develop their coordination as they enjoy kicking footballs around in the open lawn area of the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. Their early literacy and numeracy develops well. The childminder provides appropriate resources for children to make marks. They use different sized pens, chalks and paintbrushes. Children develop an interest in books, listen to stories and learn rhymes. They behave well. Children ask questions and demonstrate that they understand the routines that support their health and hygiene. For example, they are conscious that adults, as well as children, need sun protection when outside. Children are confident to express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480080 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 990672 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 8 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 2014 and lives in Hellesdon, Norwich. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She supports 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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