Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2017 27 February 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 well-resourced child-centred environment. Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She interacts purposefully to support their play and learning well. All children make good progress.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical well-being. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, she plans trips out to places in the community, such as the toy library or soft-play centre.  The childminder organises her home efficiently to ensure that the children can access the areas and resources safely. She completes thorough risk assessments and daily checks of the premises to ensure that they are safe and suitable for children.  The childminder is proactive in seeking ways to keep up to date with developments in

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This provision is good

childcare practices. For example, she uses the internet to help to ensure that she implements current guidelines well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not check children's progress robustly enough to secure the best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's capabilities at home when they first start at her 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

 strengthen the checking of all children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning so they have opportunities to make rapid progress  work more closely with parents when children first start at the setting to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside, 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 discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of her assistant and persons living in the household.  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 ensures that she and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know the appropriate action to take if they were to have any concerns about a child. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. She uses self-evaluation to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. This enables her to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further. Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are very positive stating that their children are always happy to attend. Parents would happily recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder presents toys and resources effectively to encourage the children to initiate their own play. Children build their confidence as they explore and make choices for themselves. The childminder joins in with children's play experiences. She knows the children well and plans activities that engage them for extended periods. For example, children make pretend ice creams and lollipops using play dough. The childminder provides appropriate support and encouragement. Children develop their concentration and perseverance. The childminder supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. For example, she listens well to the children and sensitively repeats words back so that they can hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of her setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises her home efficiently to ensure that the children can access the areas and resources safely. Children are very comfortable in their environment and demonstrate that they have built a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. The childminder routinely provides praise as she recognises children's efforts and achievements. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder supports children to prepare emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they have opportunities to become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to take children to nursery and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. For example, they develop their independence as they explore at their own pace and select the resources they wish to play with. Children put on their own shoes before going outside and attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability. Children form close friendships and enjoy their play together. They learn how to share and take turns. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. All children make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336057 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1092757 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant. 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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