Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 17 June 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 are active and inquisitive learners, who enjoy their play. The childminder provides fun, high quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and build on what they already know and can do. All children make good progress and are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder's kind, gentle and nurturing approach helps children to develop very close bonds with her. She encourages children's good behaviour in a calm and sensitive manner. Her good interactions help children to recognise the effects their behaviour has on others and contribute towards them beginning to resolve their own conflicts.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She models effective listening, responding positively to emerging words and expanding children's vocabulary by introducing new words related to their play.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She is dedicated to

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This provision is good

working with them to promote continuity of care and learning. Parents comment very positively that they are kept well informed about their children's day and development.  The childminder is committed to the continued development of her provision. She reflects on all that she offers, to identify where she can make improvements. She introduces changes to continually improve what she offers and to ensure that practice is tailored to meet the needs of those children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough to provide the childminder with precise information to ensure any possible gaps in learning are identified even more rapidly.  The childminder does not focus ongoing professional development opportunities precisely enough on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest level.

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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

 monitor children's progress even more rigorously and ensure any possible gaps in learning are identified at the earliest stage  devise a programme of professional development that continually updates knowledge and ensures the high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon.

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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 the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, records of children's learning and development and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.  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 has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her care. She has attended child protection training and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder has a good awareness of potential hazards and dangers for children of differing ages. She reflects on the activities and experiences that she provides and includes the views of the children to help her plan activities that they will enjoy. The childminder has a robust set of policies to underpin her provision which are implemented effectively. Parents are kept well informed about how the setting is run. This gives them reassurance that children are well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and provides a stimulating and enabling environment for them. Children confidently choose what they would like to do and the childminder gives them options throughout the day. This helps children to feel valued and that their opinions matter. Planned activities and outings enthuse and motivate children to be curious about the world around them. They thoroughly enjoy role play and having visited the local bakery, have created their own bakery shop in the setting. The childminder joins in the children's play, follows their interest and makes suggestions to keep play going. For example, she adds kitchen utensils and baking equipment once they have made dough, so that children can make items to sell in their bakery shop. The childminder encourages children to explore different materials and textures. She asks well-timed questions to promote their thinking skills and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

gives children time to work things out for themselves and develop their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely, child-centred environment, where children develop high levels of independence and emotional security. She understands the care needs and backgrounds of the children attending, as she gathers detailed information from parents when their children first start. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She is a good role model and treats each child as unique and with genuine regard. Children learn to be kind, considerate and respectful of others. They develop a sense of community as they attend local groups with the childminder. This gives them enhanced opportunities to develop their social skills as they meet new friends. The childminder teaches children safe practices, so they learn to identify risks for themselves. She supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. They learn the importance of eating healthy and nutritious food and they have lots of time in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They acquire the key skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them well for starting nursery or school. Children learn to be independent in their self-care, make choices and decisions and confidently express themselves. They recognise shapes and colours and grow in confidence when using numbers. They develop a keen interest in books and understand that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456808 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1066531 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives on the outskirts of Norwich. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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