Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 22 April 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not keep a consistent record of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder does not have a current first-aid certificate. She was unaware that this had expired.  Self-evaluation lacks rigour and does not evaluate all aspects of the setting to identify key weaknesses and make improvements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and friendly. Children respond well to her, approach her with ease and are happy and settled in her care.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder plans interesting activities that successfully support children's individual learning needs.  The childminder makes good use of routine activities, such as snack time, to enhance and extend learning. Children count the food items on the plates when sharing them out among their friends.  Parents are kept well informed of the progress their children make. They benefit from successful systems used to share information about what their child is learning. The childminder supports them to guide children's learning at home.

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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

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 30/06/2017

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Due Date

 ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 18/08/2017

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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

 improve the use of self-evaluation to accurately identify strengths and priorities for improvement, in order to raise the quality and effectiveness of the childminding provision.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not keep a consistent record of children's attendance and has allowed her first-aid certificate to lapse. Although the co-childminder has a first-aid qualification, he is not always present at the setting. However, the childminder does have a suitable understanding of child protection and knows how to report concerns about children in her care. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep abreast of legislation. The childminder supervises children well within the home and garden. She risk assesses the environment and is aware of her responsibilities regarding children's safety. For example, following a recent incident, tighter security measures are now in place with better positioned locks on garden gates and extra gates in the driveway being arranged. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant on a regular basis.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning needs of children in her care. She observes and assesses their development and plans for the next steps in their learning. The childminder has developed her outdoor play areas to provide a wealth of exciting learning opportunities. Children use their imaginations in the fairy gardens and help to grow and tend to a range of herbs, fruit and vegetables. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world around them as the childminder takes them to various place of interest, such as farm parks and aquatic centres. Children enjoy looking at books and confidently recite their favourite stories using the pictures as prompts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to the weaknesses in the childminder's management of her provision, children's safety and well-being are compromised. Nevertheless, the childminder provides stimulating and very welcoming play areas. She works closely with parents to help children settle and regularly discusses their ongoing needs. Children behave well due to the good interaction from the childminder and positive encouragement in activities. The childminder gently reminds children to take turns and share resources. She is a good role model and supports children in their understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have access to healthy foods, fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder works very closely with schools children are due to attend and fully prepares them for the next stage in their education. Children learn vital social and self- care skills. They are independent and make their own choices. Children confidently write their own name and other words in cards they are making for Father's Day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393400 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1100070 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in West Winch, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 5am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She works with a co- childminder and an assistant.

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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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