Childminder EY449085

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 9 September 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 safe, welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children move around the play areas confidently. They show good levels of independence as they select the toys they want to play with and make choices about activities.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to assess and monitor the children's successes and uses this information well to support learning further.  The childminder is a positive role model for the children. He encourages them to be polite, helpful and caring towards their friends. Children form good relationships with the childminder and happily go to him for reassurance or to take part in active physical play.  Children benefit greatly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning. Their understanding of nature and the world around them is very well promoted. Children visit the childminder's allotment, helping to grow fruit and

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This provision is good

vegetables that are part of their healthy snack provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet introduced a targeted programme of professional development that focuses on raising the quality of teaching and learning to outstanding levels.  The childminder does not involve parents as much as possible in assessing children's 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

 extend the programme of professional development to help raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  encourage parents to share more information about what children are achieving at home, in order to involve parents more fully in the assessment of children's progress.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. They evaluate the service by identifying what is working well and targeting aspects that could be improved. For example, the garden has recently been enhanced through the addition of a 'busy bench', potting and planting areas, chalk and weaving boards. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps updated with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board procedures. He knows how to act and who to contact should he have any concerns about a child's welfare. Effective risk assessments are in place to keep children safe. The childminder has formed effective relationships with parents. Information is exchanged daily that helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding setting. They comment that the childminders are caring, supportive and their children enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. He observes and assesses children's progress and skilfully shapes learning experiences to support children in developing the skills they need for the next stage in learning. The childminder engages well with children as they play. He talks activities through and asks a good range of questions to promote children's thinking skills and find out what children already know. For example, older children confidently express their knowledge of how ice forms and melts. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements, building their self-confidence. They develop good physical skills when using tools for a purpose and when manipulating malleable materials to create the desired effect. They enjoy being physically active indoors and outside. Children eagerly demonstrate their skills as they jump, hop, skip and balance on one leg during a fun game. They grow in confidence as they develop new physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident within the childminder's home. They eagerly welcome visitors and are keen to show favourite resources and talk about activities and outings they enjoy. The childminder teaches children safe practices, so they learn to identify risks for themselves. They helpfully clear away toys from the floor before taking part in a music and movement session. Children's good health is actively promoted. The childminder attends to younger children's personal needs well. Strategies to support activities, such as toilet training are shared with parents and help children to develop confidence with this task. Children are supported well when they prepare to start school. The childminder talks to them about school, involving older children in the discussion and makes sure that they visit their new environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy a range of activities and experiences and are motivated to play, explore and learn. Children develop good social skills to mix with other children and make friends. They confidently express themselves, listen well and follow simple instructions. Children enjoy sharing books and understand that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449085 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1066023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Martham, Norfolk. He works with a co- childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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