Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 23 July 2013

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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

 Babies settle quickly in the childminder's care and enjoy close contact, such as regular cuddles. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they easily and quickly fall asleep in the childminder's arms.  The childminder has a good understanding of the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. She gives good consideration to their current interests when planning and provides activities she knows they will enjoy.  The childminder makes very good use of her local area to enhance children's learning experiences through a range of interesting outings. For example, children visit local woods to collect and explore pine cones and leaves.  The childminder considers what she does well and what she would like to do to improve. She is part of a close network of childminder's who meet regularly to share ideas and good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with parents about children's precise learning needs. Furthermore, although she initially discusses children's starting points with parents, she does not always use further information about children's learning at home to help strengthen ongoing assessments of their development.  The childminder has not yet established effective partnerships with other providers at settings that children also attend, in order to promote a shared approach to their learning and complement their learning experiences.

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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

 strengthen the procedures for exchanging information with parents, using ongoing information from home more effectively as part of children's assessments of learning, and sharing more precise information about their development targets  extend partnership working with other settings that provide care and education for children, in order to further enhance and complement children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures, which helps to underpin her good practice. She demonstrates a secure understanding of her local safeguarding procedures and knows how to report any concerns. She attends regular child protection training as part of her commitment to safeguarding children in her care. The childminder evaluates her services. Recent online training courses have helped her to ensure that she has a good understanding of new legislation that helps to keep children safe. The childminder reads childcare publications on the internet to help update her knowledge and skills. She receives and welcomes support and advice from local authority advisors. Feedback from parents demonstrates the high regard that they have for the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources that she uses effectively to support children's learning across all areas of development. The childminder observes and assesses children's development. She supports young children's communication skills very well. She consistently talks to them as they play and repeats words to reinforce language. The childminder reads books to children regularly and introduces new, interesting words, such as 'squidgy' into their vocabulary. Babies have fun. They squeal and laugh as they reach out to catch falling bubbles in their hands. They enjoy exploring musical instruments to create sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and inviting home to help children feel safe and secure in her care. Children enjoy the childminder's company and happily join in peek-a-boo games with her, which makes them smile. The childminder gives children positive encouragement during play so that they learn to play cooperatively together and begin to gain an understanding of right from wrong. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides daily outdoor play and opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children help to grow and take care of fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden, some of which are eaten in the setting. The childminder risk assesses all aspects of her home, garden and outings, to ensure children access a safe and suitable play environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Observations of children's learning show that they are all working comfortably within the range expected for their ages and are making good progress from their starting points. Children are well prepared for their next stage of development, such as starting pre-school or school. They make their own play choices and are confident to explore their environment. Children are sociable and build friendships with other children and adults at local groups they attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273796 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1064504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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