Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 works closely with an assistant. They know the children in their care well and offer an informal, relaxed approach to learning. This helps children to be spontaneous in their choice of activities, become absorbed in their play and approach learning with enthusiasm.  Outings are well planned to extend children's learning opportunities. The childminder makes very good use of the wider environment to help children learn about nature, people and communities. Children develop good social skills as they attend groups where they interact with other adults and children.  The childminder has established very good relationships with parents. They regularly exchange information about children's learning and achievements. Parents value the childminder's professionalism, her and her assistant's caring approach and the range of educational activities they offer children to help them enjoy their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder's kind, gentle and nurturing approach helps young children to develop extremely close bonds with her. The close relationship between her and the assistant helps children to feel equally comfortable accepting reassurance from them both.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning to help children make the best possible progress.  Although the childminder reflects on and is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, she does not pinpoint ways to drive and enhance this even further.

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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

 seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  identify and set challenging goals to raise the quality of the provision even higher and improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works closely with an assistant and there is a strong shared understanding of the setting's policies and procedures for keeping children safe. Both have attended relevant training and know the correct procedures to take should either of them have any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant ensure that children are well supervised and that the setting is safe and secure. They carefully consider the potential risks to children's safety while on any outings. The childminder manages her assistant's performance through informal supervision meetings and daily discussions to share ideas and decide how best to enhance the provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children develop. She monitors children's progress effectively, clearly identifying children's individual next steps in learning and planning activities that help children to build their knowledge and skills. Parents are aware of the planned activities so that they can further support children's learning at home. The childminder adopts skilful teaching techniques to promote children's learning. She joins in their play, demonstrates how to do things and gives children guidance as they play. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's language and communication skills. She clarifies what children are trying to say, introduces new words related to their play to extend their vocabulary and consistently models effective listening skills. Children enjoy using tools while playing with dough and making marks with chalks or crayons. This helps to develop small-muscle skills in preparation for their early writing and younger

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to feel confident, independent and self-assured. She is sensitive to the subtle changes in children's behaviour and swiftly responds to their changing moods to quickly meet their needs. Children receive lots of praise from the childminder and her assistant and they show great enthusiasm for achieving their goals. They have opportunities to make choices, such as what resources they would like to play with and when they want to go outdoors. Children enjoy strengthening their physical skills in different ways. Playing in the garden and visits to the park or soft-play area enable children to explore their ability to climb, slide, balance and stretch. The childminder provides healthy, balanced meals and effectively reinforces children's understanding of healthy eating. She effectively teaches children about keeping safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop key skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. They are independent in their self-care. They learn to share, use good manners and behave well. Children count and identify colours during their play and learn about different sizes and shapes. They show an emerging interest in the written word, enjoy listening to stories and begin linking letters to sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487486 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1013286 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bradwell, Norfolk. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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