Childminder 255900

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 3 March 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 is professional and well organised. She maintains accurate and thorough records to promote children's welfare. The environment is organised to support children's continued development and to help them become confident learners.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She shares information with them about children's development. Parents comment positively about children's good progress and how well the childminder prepares them for their move to school.  The childminder knows the children well. She has high expectations for what they can achieve and engages them in good quality learning opportunities. Children are keen to practise their mathematics and literacy skills during activities which motivate them.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They build secure bonds with her and are confident to ask for support when needed. The childminder is kind and

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This provision is good

caring, which helps children to feel safe and secure.  The childminder is a good role model to children and encourages positive behaviour. Children develop good social skills. They are friendly, polite and show respect to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of ongoing professional development opportunities to help her achieve high-quality teaching practice.  Occasionally, the childminder does not build on children's independent learning and give them opportunities to follow their own thoughts and ideas.

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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

 access a broad and wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and raise the quality of provision to the highest level  enhance children's learning during self-chosen activities and provide opportunities for them to think critically and develop high levels of curiosity.

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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 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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She follows her policy and procedures to help keep children safe and regularly updates these to ensure they reflect current guidance. The childminder completes regular checks of her premises to help ensure they are safe and suitable for children. She keeps parents well informed about how the setting is run so they feel reassured that their children are kept safe. The childminder reflects on her provision and acts on ideas of how she can improve. This has helped her to develop confidence in her role. The childminder meets with other childminders to keep up to date and to share information and ideas on how to enhance provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly assesses children's level of progress. The childminder provides opportunities for them to practise what they know and extends their learning further. For example, children concentrate well as they determinedly complete a puzzle. The childminder provides additional challenge by offering them more difficult puzzles and they readily accept. Children enjoy participating in planned activities along with opportunities they have chosen themselves. They inquisitively ask questions when they are unsure. The childminder responds skilfully and names colours which they are unfamiliar with. Children remember the name of the colour and use it later in their play, showing good recall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop high levels of self-esteem and the childminder provides encouragement and praise for their achievements. She involves them when planning activities, asking them what they would like to do. This helps children to feel valued and know that their opinion matters. The childminder encourages good health. For example, children make trips to the local park to use large play equipment and exercise their bodies. They also visit the local library and shops to help them develop a sense of community. The childminder supports healthy eating and encourages children to drink often. Children become independent in self-care and practise getting themselves dressed. They put on and take off role play clothing and pretend to be people who help in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and in some areas exceed expectations for their age. They are keen and willing to have a go at familiar and new tasks. Children proudly share what they know with others and eagerly take on new knowledge. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions well. Children acquire skills to help them be well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255900 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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