Dye, Paula Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 26 March 2015

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children are happy and settle quickly. Her environment is well planned to offer children interesting and challenging opportunities to promote their learning.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans activities for them which are closely matched to their needs. Children are eager to take part in activities and show good levels of interest and engagement.  Children develop a strong bond with the childminder. They feel safe and secure in her care. They are familiar with routines and are confident to make choices and express their views.  Children's language development is supported well. The childminder models and repeats language for children to hear, helping them to develop a wide range of vocabulary.  Children listen and respond to the childminder's instructions and questions. They show good levels of understanding and are keen to demonstrate what they know.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not access a wide range of opportunities to support her ongoing professional development and help her to achieve high-quality teaching skills.  The childminder does not identify children's starting points in learning at the earliest opportunity. She does not gather detailed information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home when they first start at the setting.

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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

 gather detailed information from parents about children's development at home so that their starting points can be pinpointed at the earliest opportunity  seek a wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance practice and provide children with inspirational opportunities to learn.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She has robust procedures in place for reporting any concerns she has about children's welfare. She makes regular checks of her premises to ensure these are safe for children. The childminder reflects on her provision. She seeks the views of parents to help her to identify where she can make changes so that practice continues to evolve according to children's needs. The childminder communicates well with other settings that children attend. They share information with each other to provide continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder takes children out and about in the community to expand their range of experiences and to help build their social skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates her sound understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes regular assessments of what they know and can do and checks to ensure they make continued progress in their learning. Children enjoy sensory play as they model with sand. The childminder joins in with them and follows children's ideas. They talk about the texture of the sand to support children's growing range of vocabulary. The childminder introduces simple counting and they count the number of fingers in the handprints they have made. Young children enjoy doing puzzles and show determination. The childminder sits with them as she guides them when they get into difficulty. Children listen and follow the childminder's instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is receptive to the needs of younger children and helps them to settle to sleep when they are tired. Children are happy and content knowing their needs will be met. The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She works closely with parents to adopt a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She teaches children to share and be kind to their friends. The childminder praises children often. They confidently choose what they want to do from a good selection of suitable resources. Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They feed the animals in the childminder's garden and go on walks in the local area. The childminder promotes healthy eating and provides children with a healthy snack. Young children learn the names of different fruit. They share a book with the childminder about different food and use pretend fruit to hold.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning. They are confident, inquisitive and enjoy accessing the wide range of learning opportunities available. They are keen to seek out new challenges as well as practice what they already know to embed their skills. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343477 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1092898 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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