Childminder EY439065

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2017 1 May 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 knows the children well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. Children make independent choices from the wide range of resources and planned activities and show a real enthusiasm for learning. They make good progress and acquire key skills for their next stage in learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming and child-centred environment where children are confident and settled. Children enjoy caring relationships with the childminder. They get along well, play happily with each other and have formed friendships.  The childminder extends her professional development by researching information on the internet and reading childcare publications. She attends training, effectively implementing what she has learnt into her practice. This is evident in the high-quality learning experiences that children receive.  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 she has planned, the progress their children are making and how parents can support their children's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has made improvements to her assessment systems, she does not monitor children's progress rigorously enough to identify any gaps in their learning at the earliest stage or where children need more challenge.

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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

 monitor children's progress even more rigorously, to identify more quickly areas where children need additional support or challenge.

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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, and the childminder's qualification.  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 childminder is passionate about childminding and continually looks at ways to improve what she offers. She actively seeks the views of parents to help her. She reflects on the activities and experiences she provides, to help her plan activities that children enjoy and support their next steps in learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children, maintains a safe and secure home and is vigilant in her supervision of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands how children learn and this is reflected in the skilful way that she supports children's learning. She enthusiastically joins in the children's play, follows their interests and makes suggestions to keep play going. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's language and communication skills. She clarifies what children are trying to say, models the correct pronunciation of words and extends their vocabulary. She asks well-timed questions to promote children's thinking skills, and gives children time to develop their own ideas. They thoroughly enjoy experimenting during play with water. Children watch the patterns made by tipping water on concrete and excitedly splash in the puddle made. They copy the childminder making wet footprints and handle small brushes with control to draw pictures. The childminder skilfully threads mathematical language into their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are highly independent from a young age. The childminder encourages them to feel confident in their own abilities and try things out. She is a good role model and demonstrates warmth and kindness. She regularly takes children on outings into the local community, where they develop their social skills and are supported to develop positive attitudes to others. Children benefit from the childminder's positive approach to outdoor learning. They enjoy spending time in the interesting garden and are physically active. The childminder is successful in supporting children's growing understanding of how to manage risks and keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning. They make choices, confidently express their needs and show pride in their achievements. They talk to each other about what they are doing, share well and play cooperatively. Children develop a keen interest in books as they share familiar stories with the childminder. They learn how to take responsibility and enjoy helping with simple tasks, such as clearing away toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439065 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087400 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. 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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