Childminder 257980

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 17 April 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder continually reflects on her provision and considers the views of parents and children as crucial to the continued development of the setting. Provision is entirely child-centred, safe and well organised to promote high-quality learning and care.  The childminder values the importance of working closely with parents to promote children's learning. Parents are involved in all assessments of children's progress from when they first start at the setting. The childminder continues to exchange detailed information with parents about children's progress, which she uses to promote learning.  Children show exceptional attitudes to learning. They engage in opportunities for prolonged periods, showing high levels of curiosity, deep thinking and concentration.  Exceptional health and hygiene practices are rigorously followed throughout the day to ensure children's good health. The childminder expertly teaches children the

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This provision is outstanding

importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles. The youngest children routinely wash their hands after each nappy change, enjoying an unhurried and playful splash in the water.  Children's emotional well-being is central to all the childminder does. Children are valued and extremely confident. Younger children form exceptional bonds with the childminder and use her as their secure base from which to learn.  Children are keen and assured learners. They readily take on new challenges and continually seek ways to gain new skills and knowledge.

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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

 continue to explore innovative ways to inspire children's in-depth learning and understanding about different features of the wider world.

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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 reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely well organised and maintains meticulous records to ensure children's safety and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. Rigorous checks are completed so that children are provided with a safe, yet challenging environment. The childminder has robust and current knowledge of situations where a child could be placed at risk of harm. She has a deep understanding of children's learning and development. Each activity children choose, whether planned or freely chosen, is turned into an exceptionally high quality learning opportunity. The childminder's inspirational teaching helps children to become highly motivated to learn, make excellent progress and develop life-long skills from an early age. She strives for perfection in all that she offers and understands the importance of continually seeking ways to further inspire all aspects of children's exceptional learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder implements a continued process of planning for children's learning and assessment of their achievements. Her exceptional knowledge and understanding of children's capabilities ensure that children experience learning opportunities precisely tailored to their needs. Children's learning is stimulated as they select what they would like to do from a wide range of opportunities. The childminder gently coaxes them to have a go and learn new skills. Younger children carefully watch the childminder fit pieces of a train track together. The childminder encourages them to try and they show determination as they learn new skills and successfully achieve their goal.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder instinctively provides high levels of nurture and care to support children's well-being. Children learn how to keep themselves safe from a young age as the childminder is consistent when implementing her rules and boundaries. She adopts effective behaviour management techniques appropriate to children's age and level of understanding. Children learn to manage risk. They hesitate before trying to retrieve a ball from under a chair, then look to the childminder for reassurance as she reminds them to be careful. Children have exciting opportunities in the fresh air. Their visits to local attractions are organised around children's interests and requests. This helps children to feel valued and to know that their opinions matter.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent and rapid progress. The youngest children communicate exceptionally well. They babble throughout their play using expression and emotion. They demonstrate their understanding as they follow the childminder's simple instructions and begin to make links in their learning. Children are extremely well prepared to move on to the challenges of the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257980 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1090460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Norfolk. She operates her provision all year round on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 6pm and on Mondays from 3pm to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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