Childminder EY449999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 2 April 2014

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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 is committed to continuous improvement. She organises her setting well and seeks the views of her assistant and parents. This supports the identification of the strengths of the provision and areas for development.  The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She observes and assesses their learning and uses this information to identify what she needs to do to support the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children benefit from a wide range of toys and resources to support all areas of their learning. Good attention is given to planning for outdoors, helping to ensure that those children who learn best from being outside are able to do so.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Children are happy and settled in this homely and welcoming childminding setting. They develop close emotional attachments

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This provision is good

to the childminder and her assistant. Children enjoy their attention and readily invite them into their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always persevere in her efforts to build an effective two-way flow of information with some settings who provide care and learning for the children.  The childminder and her assistant sometimes overlook opportunities to further promote children's thinking skills. They tend to provide children with answers before they have had time to express their own responses.

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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

 persevere with efforts to establish effective partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children  focus more closely on consistently supporting children's developing thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members. She also checked the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality care and learning experience for all children. She supports the professional development of her assistant and takes responsibility for keeping herself up to date with the latest legislation and good-practice guidance. For example, she has completed training to ensure that she knows how to identify and support children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and know how to report concerns. The childminder monitors the quality of the daily practices of her assistant, to support her in providing effective teaching and learning. The childminder demonstrates strong relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day, through written information and daily verbal feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play, effectively supporting their learning. For example, when older children are completing a match and count puzzle, the childminder sits with them and encourages them to count and make links to written numerals. She extends the activity to support children to sequence the numbers in the completed puzzle. Children enjoy exploring technology and use it confidently. They develop an awareness of simple coding. The childminder supports children's speech and language development. She models taking turns in conversation and responds positively to what children have to say. She repeats words so that they hear the correct pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children's established routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talks to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of themselves. The childminder is a good role model. She effectively builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. The childminder helps children to manage their own emotions and behaviour. Clear, age-appropriate boundaries are in place. The childminder gently reminds children of these throughout the day. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder plans outings into the local environment. Children learn about their local community as well as communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to school. They are confident and motivated learners who readily lead their own play. Children understand that print carries meaning and enjoy listening to stories. Older children are beginning to give meaning to the marks they make. They write some recognisable letters, such as the letters of their first name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449999 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087432 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Roydon, Diss. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Childcare is available at weekends by arrangement. The childminder works with 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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