Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 28 October 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 and her assistant work together effectively to promote children's enthusiasm for learning. Routines are very well organised and help young children quickly become confident and self-assured because they know what is expected of them.  Children learn to show care and concern for others. The childminder and her assistant use calm and consistent strategies to help children learn the rules for expected behaviour. They are skilled at helping children learn to negotiate and settle simple disputes for themselves.  The childminder skilfully adapts her interactions to provide children of different ages with suitable challenge to help promote their good progress. She acts as a good role model for her assistant, giving her clear guidance and support to ensure that all children receive consistently good quality learning experiences.  The childminder promotes an effective two-way flow of information with parents to

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This provision is good

ensure they are fully involved in their children's learning. She closely follows children's routines from home, to help them settle and develop strong attachments to her and her assistant.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored more targeted plans for professional development, to help her and her assistant promote a higher level of achievement for all children.  Although children learn to respect people's different capabilities, their understanding of the diversity of the world beyond their immediate experience is not always fully promoted.

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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 professional development plans so that training is more sharply targeted at achieving and maintaining a higher level of teaching practice  expand upon opportunities to broaden children's understanding of people, families and traditions beyond their immediate experience.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and those spoken to on the day.

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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 her responsibilities to protect children and keep them safe from harm. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training to ensure they are up to date with current procedures. They also both hold paediatric first-aid certificates. This helps ensure her assistant understands how to keep children safe and healthy if she is left unsupervised for short periods of time. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures with her assistant to ensure they reflect current guidance. They evaluate their practice to identify further areas for future development to improve outcomes for children. Parents praise the stability and support provided for the whole family. They say their children love attending and comment that the childminder is careful to follow their wishes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses an effective system of observation and assessment to accurately identify children's individual stage of development. She skilfully targets any gaps in their learning to ensure all children progress well from their starting points. The childminder and her assistant listen carefully to what children are saying and repeat back the correct pronunciation of words to help develop their speech and vocabulary. Their strong teaching skills encourage children's participation and enthusiasm for learning. The childminder provides parents with guidance and advice about how they can support their children's learning at home. Toys and resources are well organised to encourage children's independent play. The childminder is skilled at building on children's interests while encouraging them to think and work out their own ways of doing things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of everyday routines to help children learn to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, at lunchtime she encourages children to think about things that are safe and healthy to eat. Children are animated and eager to respond. The childminder is careful to give each child the opportunity to reply. Children learn the importance of following good hygiene routines. The premises are very well organised to encourage children to become independent in their personal care from a young age. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement, and thanks children for being kind and helpful. Children have plenty of physical exercise in the fresh air, both in the childminder's garden and while out on walks in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Children play together well, while sharing their ideas and findings. Young children are very confident and self-assured for their age. For example, they excitedly welcome visitors to the home and introduce each other by name. They demonstrate independence while getting ready for outdoor play and kindly help their friends find their coat and boots. Older children are learning to write their own names. All children develop an enjoyment of books and choose to sit together to share their favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256168 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1063865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in New Buckenham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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