Childminder EY421194

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 2 March 2016

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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 is committed to raising the quality of her provision and has addressed all of the actions raised at the last inspection. She has accessed a broad range of training and support to help her raise the quality of teaching, and to secure ongoing improvements to provision.  The childminder builds very effective partnerships with other settings children attend. They exchange information about children's development and work together to provide consistency and continuity in children's learning. This helps children to make continued good progress.  The childminder plans her environment and activities for children which are accurately matched to their individual needs and abilities. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners, and engage well in interesting and stimulating opportunities.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan for how to move children on in their development, and to

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This provision is good

provide interesting opportunities for them to extend their knowledge and skills.  The childminder provides a warm and caring environment for children. Children are confident to choose what they would like to do and the childminder responds well to their choices and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not robustly monitor the progress children make from entry to identify any trends in their learning and development.  The childminder does not seek highly detailed information from parents about children's prior achievements when they first start at the 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 system for monitoring children's achievements and more rigorously track the progress they make from their starting points, to ensure provision is meticulously planned to help them to progress well in all areas  gather even more in-depth information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start at the setting and use this information to more robustly identify children's starting points in learning.

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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 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 a robust set of policies which are fully implemented in the setting to promote the welfare of children in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She gathers the views of parents, children and other professionals to help her to evaluate the quality of her practice. She uses this information to decide on where, and how she can make future improvements. Children learn about similarities and differences in the wider world. The childminder teaches them about the characteristics of different countries and cultures, such as their language, the way they dress and the food they eat.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children and their capabilities well and demonstrates her secure understanding of the way in which children learn and develop. The childminder follows children's interests as they play. She effectively uses this skill to support younger children who are keen to explore the wide range of activities. The childminder responds well to children's interest in books. Younger children express their enjoyment and begin to make sounds as they explore the texture in the book. The childminder describes the texture and models simple language to support children's early language development. Outdoors, children enjoy splashing in water. The childminder joins in and introduces additional resources for children to use, to fill and pour. The childminder engages parents in children's learning. She shares information with them about children's learning and progress to help them to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children encouragement and praise to support their confidence and self-esteem. Children react positively to this and try hard to complete small tasks, such as fitting blocks together. Children build a secure bond with the childminder and enjoy the close attention she gives them. She is a good role model to children and is kind and polite. She expects children to use good manners and to be kind to their friends. Children behave well and patiently wait to take turns as they play, and share resources with each other. Children have regular outdoor play in the childminder's garden and make visits in the wider community. They attend local groups to help children to develop good social skills and have a wider range of experiences. They visit local parks to practise their physical skills. The childminder promotes healthy eating in the setting to support children's well- being and helps them to learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and demonstrate an eagerness to learn. They are inquisitive and like to explore the wide range of toys and resources available to them. They listen to, and respond well to the childminder. Older children excitedly recall and recognise letters of the alphabet and practise their counting skills. Children are well prepared for the challenges in the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421194 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1058458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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