Childminder EY450215

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2016 24 June 2016

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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 has made significant progress in improving the overall quality of her provision since the last inspection. She has reduced the number of children she cares for to meet requirements, updated her knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and improved her monitoring of children's progress.  The childminder knows the children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. She makes good use of natural resources to provide a wide range of interesting and enticing activities that stimulates children's curiosity and motivation to explore and investigate. Children benefit greatly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning.  Children demonstrate that they are happy and feel secure in the childminder's care. They develop friendly relationships with each other and form a warm bond with the childminder. Children welcome her sensitive interaction in their play, enjoy her cuddles

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This provision is good

and confidently talk to visitors about the activities they enjoy.  Parents comment positively on the childminder's care for their children and the interesting activities and outings that she organises to support their development. The childminder shares detailed information about the children's day, well-being and progress. Parents follow her example and obtain similar resources to those used by the childminder to continue their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet rigorously reflect on her provision, to enable her to achieve far reaching improvements across all aspects of her provision and achieve practice of the highest quality.  The childminder does not consistently focus on children's next steps in their learning, to help them make more rapid progress.

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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

 reflect more thoroughly across all areas of her provision to identify where further improvements can be made, to achieve provision of the highest quality  focus more precisely on children's next steps in learning during activities, so that they are challenged at a higher level to make more rapid progress.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, records of children's learning and development and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials and discussion with parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and knows the correct procedures to take should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare. She has reviewed her policies, ensuring they reflect the most recent guidance and legislation and shared these with parents. The qualified childminder has worked closely with the local authority early years team. This, as well as completing online training and researching new ideas, has helped to update her childcare knowledge and successfully raised the quality of her practice. Her revised systems for assessing children's progress, including completing the required progress checks for children when relevant, help her to plan activities that engage the children, so they make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She gathers key information from parents when children first start. This enables her to work with children from a secure starting point. Ongoing assessments of children's development enable her to identify any gaps in their learning, which are swiftly targeted in partnership with parents. Children benefit from the childminder's natural and enthusiastic engagement with them. She encourages children to try new and exciting experiences. They show delight while playing with dough that smells of cinnamon and rosemary. Children develop good manipulative skills as they mould, roll and cut dough, imaginatively creating pretend ice creams. They see examples of print as they role play in the shop and use notepads to make marks, supporting their early literacy skills. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly and models

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

effective listening skills. She helps to expand children's vocabulary by introducing new words in context.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm and caring environment for children. They follow the childminder's guidance and respect the boundaries set. Children are encouraged to express their views, are confident to say what they enjoy and ask for help. They are kind, polite and share resources with their friends. Children's good health is promoted well. They benefit from a healthy, well-balanced diet. They enjoy spending time outdoors in the childminder's exciting garden. Children dig and explore different natural materials, they are physically active and learn how to manage risks as they climb or ride small, wheeled toys. Outings to the beach, woods and farm promote children's learning about the world and the community in which they live. Regular trips to the park and toddler groups provide additional opportunities for children to socialise and enhance their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their starting points. They are motivated, engage well in activities and are eager to learn. Children listen carefully and act on the childminder's instructions and suggestions. They enjoy the responsibility of carrying out tasks for themselves, show high levels of independence and manage their self-care needs well. Children learn key skills to help them prepare for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450215 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1056240 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Dersingham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and from 8.30am to 5.30pm on a Saturday. The childminder works on bank holidays. She holds an appropriate 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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