Childminder 256009

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 23 July 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 taken effective steps to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she has developed her knowledge and understanding of how to assess and monitor children's progress. She has worked closely with local authority consultants, attended training and researched new initiatives to drive continual improvement.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and children when identifying ways of improving the experiences she provides. Her priority is to ensure that children are happy and are treated as part of the family. Children respond with affection to the childminder and invite her to share in their play and learning.  The childminder knows the children well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. Children independently choose from the wide range of resources, both inside and outdoors. They are interested and engage in activities for extended periods.

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This provision is good

 All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning. They have good opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills and become confident communicators.  The childminder makes use of outings in the local community to enhance children's learning opportunities. They attend local groups so they mix with other adults and children and gain confidence in new situations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's capabilities at home when they first start at the setting.  Children's next steps in learning are not yet sharply focused and meticulously planned for so that they make rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 work more closely with parents when children first start at the setting to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do  establish accurate and sharply focused next steps in learning so that children have access to more highly challenging activities, in order to increase the potential for them to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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, written risk assessments 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 and comments written in their children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children and has policies and procedures in place to ensure their safety. She regularly undertakes risk assessments and ensures that the environment and any outings are appropriate for the children attending. The childminder makes effective use of training and support from other professionals to develop her knowledge. This has had a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder has established good links with local schools and pre-schools. This helps children when they move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well through her observations and assessments. She uses this knowledge to encourage and engage children in activities that promote their learning further and support their good progress. The childminder speaks to parents daily and keeps them updated about the activities their children engage in and the progress they make in learning. Children benefit from the childminder's natural and enthusiastic engagement with them. She continually extends children's learning during conversations and activities. Children concentrate and persevere well as they thread wooden shapes on to cords. The childminder builds mathematical language in to children's play, encouraging them to count, compare size and length and to recognise different shapes and colours. Children are creative with dough, handling and operating tools and cutters with increasing confidence and control. The childminder supports children's language development well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

She talks to the children during their play, introduces and repeats new words and clearly pronounces words that children struggle with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the care of the childminder as she is very caring and makes sure that their needs are well met. She follows a familiar daily routine so that children know what to expect and are reassured. The childminder provides children with consistent guidance about expected behaviour. They are encouraged to share, be polite and respect each other. The childminder encourages and praises children frequently so they are eager to participate and develop confidence and pride in their achievements. Children are learning how to look after themselves and have a healthy lifestyle. They benefit from regular outdoor activities, such as walks or playing in the childminder's well- resourced garden. This promotes children's physical well-being and provides opportunities to exercise their body.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress and develop the skills to ensure that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are eager to participate in activities, explore and learn. Children are independent in their self-care, confidently make decisions and voice their ideas. They are well equipped with the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256009 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1051187 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Wisbeach, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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