Childminder EY484494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder's procedures to check on the suitability of assistants in the setting are not robust. She has not provided Ofsted with the required information so that necessary checks can be completed to assess her assistant's suitability to work with children.  The childminder does not guide and support her assistant to gain high-quality teaching skills in order to fully extend children's learning and thinking during activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Children experience a wide range of opportunities in all areas of learning indoors and outside. Younger children enjoy exploring outdoors. They splash in the water and dig in the sand using a variety of resources. Older children practise their physical skills. They accurately throw objects at targets and learn how to carefully balance small items.  Children behave well throughout their time at the setting. The childminder and her assistant consistently remind children of the rules they must follow to keep themselves and others safe.  Children develop a sense of responsibility in the setting as they eagerly help to tidy away toys. They learn to value the resources they use and their friends. They enjoy playing alongside each other and develop good social skills.  The childminder regularly assesses the progress children make to ensure any gaps in their learning are quickly identified, and addressed at the earliest opportunity. This

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It has the following strengths

helps children to achieve continued progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted are provided with all of the required information to complete suitability checks on all people who live or work on the childminding premises. 11/05/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 focus the supervision and support given to staff to help them achieve high-quality teaching skills and promote children's deeper learning during activities.

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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 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 all persons living and working on the premises.  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 requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that the correct procedures are followed so that checks to assess the suitability of her assistant are completed. However, the childminder obtains a Disclosure and Barring Service check for her assistant, and ensures she is supervised at all times. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibilities to report any concerns they have about children's welfare. The childminder often checks on her assistant's understanding of how to keep children safe from harm to ensure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder reviews her assistant's performance and supports her to obtain a childcare qualification. However, less focus is given on how to help her assistant to develop high-quality teaching skills. The childminder values feedback from parents when evaluating the quality of provision. She incorporates parents' ideas into her plan for continued development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares information with parents to keep them informed of children's progress. She observes what children like to do and what they are learning. This information is used effectively to help her tailor experiences for children and promote their ongoing learning, both in the setting and at home. The childminder responds well to children's choices. Younger children choose from a good range of age-appropriate books. The childminder uses simple vocabulary and points to pictures to promote their communication skills. Children respond and begin to develop their vocabulary. The childminder introduces simple counting and children gleefully repeat the numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

A weakness in the childminder's leadership and management of the provision shows her lack of rigour in promoting children's welfare. Despite this, children build secure bonds with the childminder and her assistant, and show that they feel safe and secure. Children are confident, eager to join in and happy throughout their time at the setting. Younger children confidently seek adults out to join in their play. They initiate play and offer resources to others. Older children are keen to demonstrate to others what they know. They listen and eagerly respond to adults' questions. Children's good health is promoted. They eat healthily and keep suitably hydrated throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They communicate well and are eager to learn. They listen and respond well to staff, and develop good friendships with their peers. Children are confident and assured in their surroundings. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484494 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1002361 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Fakenham, Norfolk. She works with a co- childminder and one assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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