Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 6 June 2014

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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 has successfully increased her level of qualification since her last inspection and is continuing with a focused programme of professional development. This is having a positive impact on the quality of care and education children receive.  The childminder gives high priority to children's well-being. Her settling-in procedure for new children is individually tailored and highly successful in providing reassurance to children and parents. Children are very happy and develop strong attachments with the childminder and friendships with other family members.  The childminder places the highest priority on following parents' wishes regarding children's welfare and development. She pays particular attention to meeting children's medical and dietary needs, working in very close partnership with parents and professionals associated with the children.  The childminder forms highly effective partnerships with parents. She shares

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This provision is good

information with them regularly about the activities and topics she has planned, and the progress their children are making. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive at the childminder's.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use information gathered through her assessments to precisely focus future planned activities on helping the very youngest children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 make even better use of the information gained from assessments so that planned activities for the youngest children are highly challenging and help all children make rapid progress.

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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, children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through the childminder's own parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She understands her responsibility to protect children who may be at risk from harmful situations. She keeps her home safe and supervises children well. Policies are reviewed to ensure they reflect the most recent guidance and legislation. The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to continually improve her practice and develop her provision. Recent enhancements to the garden provide further opportunities for children to learn about the natural world, explore and play imaginatively.

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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. She encourages children to speak about their experiences with family members or share their ideas about activities through skilful questioning. Language development is supported well. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play, responding positively to emerging sounds and words, supporting pronunciation and extending language. Children handle tools with increasing control as they mould and cut dough. The childminder encourages children to count so they develop an early interest in numbers. Early literacy and writing skills are promoted well. Children choose materials to draw, see examples of print within the environment, listen to stories and recognise their name as they self-register.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children to explore and develop their skills. Children delight in playing outdoors in the exciting garden, benefiting from fresh air and regular exercise. They learn how to manage risks, such as steps in the garden, and use climbing equipment safely. The childminder is responsive to children's changing needs. She immediately recognises when children become tired and locates their special items to provide them with comfort. The childminder regularly takes children on outings into the local community, where they develop their social skills and are supported to develop positive attitudes to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They demonstrate a strong capacity to develop the skills they need in readiness for starting school. Children are eager to learn and develop new skills. They enjoy praise and celebrate their achievements enthusiastically. They learn to be independent in their self-care, make decisions and confidently express themselves. Children are encouraged to learn how to take responsibility. They are happy to help with simple tasks, such as clearing away toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382564 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087313 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Taverham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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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