Childminder EY485187

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 Not applicable

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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 knows the children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. She provides fun, high-quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and effectively build on what they already know and can do. All children make good progress and are well prepared for school.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being very well. She engages in sensitive care practices and is very attentive to the children's needs, meaning that children are happy, settled and emotionally secure in their surroundings.  Children form extremely good relationships with the childminder and friendships with each other. Their independence and social skills are highly supported. They are developing positive attitudes and good behaviour.  The childminder has established very good relationships with parents. They regularly exchange information about children's learning and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on and is aware of the strengths and weaknesses in her practice, she does not pinpoint ways to drive improvements and enhance her practice even further.  The monitoring of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough to provide the childminder with precise information to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified more swiftly.

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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

 identify and set challenging goals that ensure the high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon  monitor children's progress even more rigorously and ensure any possible gaps in learning are identified at the earliest stage.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and 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 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 qualified childminder is well organised and has the best interests of children at heart. She has made positive changes since registration, creating stimulating play spaces indoors and outside, so children can select what they want to play with and become confident and independent learners. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a safe environment and is vigilant in her supervision of the children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about any child in her care. Policies and procedures are updated and underpin the childminder's good practice. Parents value the childminder's professionalism, caring approach and the range of educational activities she offers to help their children enjoy learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and is very much led by the children. She gets down to children's level and joins in their play with enthusiasm, to promote their enjoyment and motivation to learn. The childminder observes and assesses children's development and uses this information to plan activities that support children's next steps in learning. Children concentrate well as they join in a colour matching game. The childminder skilfully incorporates numbers and mathematical language into everyday play. She models good language to support children's communication skills, continually talking with them about what they are doing, repeating words and phrases and extending sentences to develop their speech. They enthusiastically sing familiar rhymes and action songs, linked to their role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit greatly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning. The daily routine includes time outside in the garden where children are physically active or learn about the natural world, including looking for insects, feeding and watching birds or helping plant vegetables. Children enjoy caring out tasks for themselves, show high levels of independence and manage their self-care needs well. They receive lots of praise from the childminder and show great enthusiasm for achieving their goals. Children learn to be kind, considerate and respectful of others. The childminder teaches children safe practices so that they learn to identify risks for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and attitudes to support their move to school when the time comes. They are confident to embrace new experiences willingly. Children listen and follow simple instructions, confidently communicate their needs and express their ideas. They develop good social skills and play cooperatively with their friends. They show a keen interest in books, listen well to stories and understand that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485187 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1003079 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in a village on the outskirts of Norwich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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