Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 26 July 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

 Children settle quickly with the childminder. Parents are invited to attend settling-in sessions with their children prior to starting. This helps the childminder to become familiar with children and families, and to provide a tailored approach to their care. Parents fully appreciate and comment positively on the childminder's care for their children.  The childminder provides a homely and well-organised environment to meet children's needs. Children form good relationships with the childminder and happily go to him for reassurance and take part in active physical play.  The childminder knows the children in his care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. He makes regular observations of children to assess their current capabilities. This helps him to plan age-appropriate activities to promote children's next steps in learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of his responsibilities to safeguard children.

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This provision is good

He supervises children well as they play and supports their growing understanding of risk. Children are protected and cared for in a clean, safe and secure environment promoting their welfare and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's learning is not as well promoted outdoors for those who benefit from learning in this environment.  Although the childminder provides parents with information about their children's day, parents are not always encouraged to share information about children's learning at home to strengthen the planning of activities.

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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

 enrich the learning opportunities for children who enjoy being outdoors, offering a wider range of experiences to help them to follow their interests  strengthen the ways in which parents are encouraged to share information about their children's interests and achievements at home, exchanging more details about the next steps planned for each child.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. He has a good understanding of the current procedures he must follow to protect children. Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder conducts thorough daily checks of the premises and detailed risk assessments prior to any outings. He implements policies and procedures effectively to ensure the smooth running of the provision. He extends his knowledge of childcare by completing training, researching online and sharing good practice with other childcare professionals. Self-evaluation is effective, accurately identifying the strengths of the provision and aspects he would like to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. He effectively tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. Children confidently take the lead in play and the childminder skilfully follows their interests. He is good at demonstrating how to do things, such as building brick towers and giving children guidance as they play. Children are encouraged to persevere and praised for their achievements. The childminder seizes opportunities for children to hear and use counting in everyday play situations. They develop good control and coordination as they make marks with crayons or paint. The childminder helps young children develop good communication skills, for example, by repeating and reinforcing words with them. They listen and respond when he sings simple rhymes. Children's natural curiosity to explore using their senses is encouraged as they empty sensory baskets, feeling different textures

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident within the childminder's home. Resources are easily accessible for children to make choices and initiate their own play. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's instructions. They learn to share, take turns and socialise with other children while on outings in the local community. Children's good health is actively promoted. The childminder attends to children's personal needs well. He understands and works around their need for a rest or sleep during the day, and spends time outdoors so that children benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good foundations for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. They are keen to play and explore. Children listen carefully and act on the childminder's instructions and suggestions. They enjoy helping to carrying out tasks for themselves. They are confident in their interactions with adults and develop good social skills as they play with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1066441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He occasionally works with a co-childminder.

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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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