Childminder EY307981

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 21 May 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 previous inspection, the qualified childminder has made improvements to her practice. She works closely with parents and they are now fully involved in their children's learning. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress.  The childminder seeks out many suitable training and professional development opportunities. She adjusts the ways that she supports children according to her evolving understanding of good practice. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures to ensure that they reflect the most recent guidance and legislation. This contributes to ensuring children's safety and well-being.  The childminder recognises and plans for children's individual needs. She provides activities that reflect their interests. The childminder plays alongside children and this enhances their enjoyment.  Children make good progress in all areas of their development. This helps to prepare

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This provision is good

them for their future learning, including their move on to school.  The childminder has positive relationships with children. She skilfully manages their behaviour and supports them to develop empathy and understanding for others.  The childminder recognises when children who attend after a day at pre-school need to rest and relax.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend are not fully effective in achieving a consistent approach to supporting their learning.  Occasionally, during play-based activities, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions and comments.

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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

 extend further the partnership working with other settings that children attend to achieve a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress  allow children more opportunities to formulate their ideas and to express them freely to support the development of their thinking and reasoning skills.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector 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 spoke with the childminder 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the known indicators of abuse or neglect. She implements a clear child protection policy to keep children safe. The childminder maintains a clear record of visitors. They may not use their mobile phones or cameras around children. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She asks the views of parents to help her identify where to make improvements to practice. The childminder maintains clear and appropriate records regarding children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's development to ensure that they are making good progress. She clearly identifies and considers children's individual next steps in learning as she plans activities for them. This helps children to build their knowledge and skills. The childminder provides activities that she knows children enjoy. She allows children to choose what they would like to do. The childminder teaches them as they play. For example, children build pretend garages for their small vehicles. The childminder encourages them to consider mathematical concepts. She asks them to compare the heights of the walls that they have built. The childminder talks to children about numbers and counting. She encourages them to represent numbers using their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good concentration as they play on the floor, for an extended period of time, with toy cars and other props. The floor area is large, comfortable and inviting. It allows plenty of space for children to play together comfortably. The childminder helps children to recognise their physical needs. She reminds them to drink when they may be thirsty. Children are encouraged to learn how to take responsibility. They tidy their toys away after playing with them. The childminder recognises if children begin to lose interest in activities. She extends or redirects their play. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure consistency between her own approach and that of parents. This supports children to feel secure and understand appropriate boundaries. The childminder talks to parents to help her know how to meet children's care needs. Children play regularly in the fresh air in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points in their learning. Older children's emerging skills in literacy and mathematics are supported well. They gain social skills and confidence. This helps to prepare them well for their future learning. Children freely experiment with their own ideas as they play. They talk to each other about what they are doing. Children learn skills in self-care, they independently take off their shoes and look after their belongings. Their physical skills develop well. For example, children learn how to use one-handed tools. They skilfully manipulate small objects, moving them about using plastic play tweezers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307981 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043861 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Brundall, Norwich. She operates from 3.20pm to 6pm, on Wednesdays and Fridays, during term time. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, during the school holidays, 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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