Childminder EY398638

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 11 December 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 childminder provides a warm, friendly and homely provision. Children are nurtured and receive close support and care. They demonstrate they are happy and settled with the childminder, and enjoy the experiences she provides for them.  The childminder knows the children well and plans activities closely tailored to their individual needs. Children engage well for extended periods given their age, and show good levels of concentration.  The childminder takes into account, when planning activities, the different ages of children who attend. Younger children enjoy sensory exploration with paint, while older children learn to name colours and shapes.  The children build a secure bond with the childminder. They are confident in asking for support and reassurance when needed. The childminder is responsive to their needs, which helps children to feel safe and secure.  Children are eager to learn and join in with activities. They listen carefully to the

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This provision is good

childminder and respond to her questions and suggestions. Children develop good social skills and learn how to be kind towards others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather the most up-to-date information from parents about children's achievements and interests outside of the setting.  Sometimes, resources available for younger children during independent play opportunities do not always capture their interest and imagination.

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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

 enhance children's experiences in the setting by incorporating information about their most current achievements and interests at home, to provide highly individualised opportunities for them to learn  enhance opportunities for younger children, during self-chosen play, to promote their high levels of independence and imagination.

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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 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 parents' views in questionnaires they had completed.  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 looks at ways to continually improve her provision. She seeks the views of parents to help her to review practice and takes account of the comments they make. She implements changes they suggest to ensure she continues to meet the needs of those children who attend. The childminder completes her own research and seeks out training to help her to improve her knowledge and strengthen her teaching skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe and knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She regularly checks her premises and ensures only those areas safe and suitable for children are accessed by them. The childminder shares her policies with parents so that they have a thorough understanding of how the setting is run. Policies are fully implemented to ensure the smooth running of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows them well and closely observes them as they play. She completes assessments of their progress to ensure that she offers them opportunities appropriate for their level of development. Activities are planned to appropriately challenge children and to move them on to their next steps in learning. The childminder joins in with children's play to enhance their learning. Children develop good communication skills and the childminder is particularly skilled in supporting children who are bi-lingual. She gives them opportunities to hear and speak in all languages they use and to continue to develop their skills in English. Younger children communicate in simple language and through gesture. For example, they use simple signs to request which nursery rhyme they want to listen to.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values all children's life experiences and celebrates them in the setting. She talks to children about different nationalities and countries and shares their language. Children learn to value each other and develop close friendships. They are encouraged to use good manners, which the childminder consistently models for children to copy. The childminder skilfully manages younger children's frustrations. She diverts their attention and where appropriate, talks to them sensitively about sharing resources and being kind to their friends. Children learn about community life and make visits to the local library and the park. They use large play equipment to promote their physical skills. The childminder provides children with well-balanced food. She is vigilant to ensure they maintain good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands after toileting, and talks to them about the importance of having heathy teeth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are enthusiastic to learn and are eager to take on the challenges the childminder presents to them. They listen and concentrate well, given their age and follow the childminders instructions. They learn social skills appropriate for their age and become aware of rules and boundaries they must follow. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398638 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1065426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Norwich. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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