Childminder EY447684

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 5 February 2013

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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 well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts purposefully to support their play and learning well. All children make good progress.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides children with a welcoming family environment where they safely learn through play.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing children with a high- quality provision. She regularly reflects on, and evaluates, her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices. This helps to develop her own skills further and has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  Children develop self-care skills and learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before snacks and meals. They have daily opportunities to play in fresh air, in all

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This provision is good

weathers. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical well- being.  The childminder shares information with other settings that children also attend to ensure that everyone is knowledgeable about how to meet individual children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's checking of all children's progress is not robust enough to secure the best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's capabilities at home when they first start at her setting.

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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 the checking of all children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning, so they have better opportunities to make more rapid progress  work more closely with parents when children first start at the setting to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as 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 and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members.  The inspector looked at written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder implements policies and procedures well to ensure that children's safety and welfare are protected. The childminder observes children in their play and takes photographs to evidence their learning. She keeps parents well informed about their children's day and provides them with an accurate record of their achievements. Parents are encouraged to continue to share what they know about their child. The childminder seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. This enables her to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further. Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They would happily recommend the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment that gives children plenty of choice in their play. She gets down to children's level and joins in with their play experiences. The childminder promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. She listens well to children. She sensitively repeats words back so that children can hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of her setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder. Children actively participate in a good range of planned activities. For example, they enjoy experimenting with glue as they stick foam leaves onto a hedgehog shape. The childminder provides appropriate support and encouragement. She skilfully asks children questions to challenge their thinking and extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. The childminder provides children with constant praise and encouragement. This enables them to develop their sense of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder organises her home efficiently to ensure that children can access the areas and resources safely. Children gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. They practise the emergency evacuation drill. Children wear high-visibility jackets when out with the childminder and learn about road safety rules. The childminder supports children to be emotionally prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become familiar with other settings, for example, when they accompany the childminder to take older children to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. They develop their independence as they explore at their own pace and select the resources they wish to play with. Children enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. The childminder works with parents to put consistent approaches in place if there are any identified areas in children's development that need support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447684 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1065940 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Thetford, Norfolk. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8am until 5pm on Fridays, all year round, except for bank holidays, a week at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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