Childminder EY447078

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 28 November 2012

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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 is a reflective practitioner and evaluates her provision continually. She identifies where she would like to make improvements to ensure her practice continues to evolve to meet the needs of all children who attend.  The childminder is skilful in supporting children's learning. She is enthusiastic and consistently interacts with children as they play. She asks questions and makes suggestions during activities to extend and enhance children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates her secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes accurate observations of children which she uses effectively to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  Children develop good social skills and enjoy playing alongside their friends. They play collaboratively and are happy to share resources. Children eagerly encourage their friends to join in, which helps them to feel valued and develop a sense of belonging.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm, kind and consistently models good manners. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and uses positive strategies to teach them to value and respect others.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's starting points on entry. Ongoing assessments help her to monitor the progress they make to ensure they continue to achieve well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not access a wide range of professional development opportunities to broaden her knowledge and skills even further.

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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

 strengthen personal practice and access an even broader range of professional development opportunities to add depth to knowledge and skills, and help children to make even more 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 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 childminder is professional and well organised. She has high expectations for what children can achieve and is committed to providing a good quality provision. She attends peer support sessions where she meets other childminders to discuss and share practice. This gives the childminder ideas for how she can implement new ways of working. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk of harm. She accesses training to ensure she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. Her policies are regularly updated in line with the most current guidance and are shared with parents. This keeps parents fully informed of how the setting is run. The childminder completes robust checks of the premises to ensure all risks are minimised and children are kept safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that enthuse children and keep them interested for prolonged periods. She recognises when children's interests change and adds additional resources to keep them engaged in learning. Children demonstrate good listening skills and follow the childminder's instructions. They make dough using a variety of implements. The childminder provides a commentary for what they are doing to extend their language. Children make marks in the dough and discuss shape and size. The childminder introduces number and asks children how many shapes they have made. Children explore at their own pace and are confident to make suggestions and follow their ideas. The childminder shares information with parents about children's learning and progress. They work together to support children's learning both in the setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's emotional needs when they first start at the setting. She works closely with families to ensure children become familiar with her before they start to help them to develop a secure bond. This helps children to settle quickly and become confident in their surroundings. The childminder gives children enthusiastic praise for their achievements to support their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop their independence and confidently offer to help prepare lunch. They eagerly cut fruit up safely under guidance from the childminder. Children eat healthily and choose what they would like to eat from a healthy, well-balanced selection. Children's good hygiene is promoted effectively and the childminder explains to children why good hygiene is important. Children exercise in the fresh air and make regular trips out. They visit the local park to play on the large play equipment to support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children flourish in the child-centred setting. The become confident, independent and manage transitions successfully. They are eager to learn and try out new skills, and are confident to seek support where needed. They develop good social skills play cooperatively alongside other children. They have inquisitive minds and show high levels of engagement in activities. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447078 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1060237 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, 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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