Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 21 October 2014

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has sought help from the local authority to make improvements to her practice. The childminder now supports children to make good progress. She has developed the ways in which she plans for their next steps in learning.  The childminder forms very close and supportive bonds with children and their families. Parents appreciate the way in which the childminder places the happiness and well- being of the children at the centre of all that she does. They say that their children look forward to attending and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.  Babies receive extremely sensitive care. The childminder speaks to them with warmth and affection. As a result, babies feel very content, safe and secure in her care.  Some children are beginning to make accelerated progress in their learning. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their understanding of language and their

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This provision is good

communication skills.  The childminder provides children with a good range of learning experiences. She regularly takes them for trips out, including to playgroups. Children socialise with others and develop in confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not collect enough precise information from parents about children's prior learning from home or with other providers, to assess their initial development in more detail.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents and any other providers involved, regarding children's abilities, in order to be able to make more precise initial assessments of their skills and learning needs.

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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 and spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the known indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the actions to follow if she has concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. The childminder keeps up to date with essential information, such as new information with regard to safeguarding children. She also uses her links with other childminders and settings to arrange interesting and valuable learning experiences for the children. The childminder identifies hazards in her home. She takes appropriate action to minimise the risk of children hurting themselves. The childminder effectively reflects on and reviews her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's development by observing them at play, to ensure that they are making progress in their learning. She notices what they can do and plans for how to support them next. For example, the childminder notices when babies need to develop their small movements. She provides smaller toys and finger foods to help them do this. The childminder promotes children's speech well. She talks to them constantly about what she and they are doing. The childminder helps to develop children's interest in books. She shows them pictures and tells them the names of animals. This helps to develop their vocabulary. The childminder ensures a constant flow of information between herself and parents about what children have been doing. She regularly talks to parents about what children are learning, sharing ideas about ways to support them at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works with parents to settle children when they first begin. She offers short sessions when children first start. This allows the childminder and children to get to know each other. She seeks information from parents, about children's individual needs and care so that she can help children to follow their own routines. Babies sleep and rest as they need to. The childminder offers gentle support and encouragement to children as they investigate age-appropriate toys. Babies smile and laugh as the childminder plays with them. She is close by to them and joins in their play. They snuggle into her as she cuddles them. When they meet new people, children look at the childminder, seeking reassurance that they are safe. As the childminder reassures them, they begin to engage confidently in social interactions with others. Children learn about keeping themselves and others safe. The childminder carries out regular fire drills to help them understand how to

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported to gain the essential skills and aptitudes to support their future learning. Inquisitive babies bang and shake musical instruments. They crawl, pull themselves up and pick up objects to examine them closely. They understand simple sentences and say some words. In the garden, children listen to the childminder and watch intently as she shows them the rabbits and talks about looking after them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256121 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1044447 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Gaywood, Kings Lynn. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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