Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 7 May 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

 Children make good progress in the care of the childminder. Her programme of activities focuses closely on what children need to learn next. She plans activities that are stimulating and flexible, to support children to take the lead in their play.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being very well and they thrive in the welcoming, homely atmosphere. She and her assistant are very attentive to the children's needs. This helps children to become happy, settled and emotionally secure in their surroundings and provides a strong base for their developing independence.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language in the development of their communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant use the languages that children speak and carefully choose the times to speak to children in their own languages, in order to support their understanding.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works extremely closely with parents, to share detailed information about their children's day, well-being and progress.

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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 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, children's records and a selection of 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 childminder is well organised and works hard to meet children's needs. She works closely with an assistant and there is a strong, shared understanding of the setting's policies and working practices. The childminder manages her assistant's performance well through regular support and discussions to share ideas and decide how to enhance the provision for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about any child in her care. She ensures that children are well supervised and maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder values the feedback she receives from parents. They comment very positively on her care for the children and the fun learning opportunities that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group that she is working with. She gets to know children very well. Ongoing observations and assessments of children's development, enable her to quickly identify and target any gaps in their learning. The childminder enthusiastically joins in children's play, makes suggestions to keep play going and follows their interests and ideas. She uses play with dough as a good opportunity to support counting, shape recognition and to introduce mathematical language. Children use their fingers with skill to manipulate dough and handle tools, such as scissors, with increasing control. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills and learn that print carries meaning. The childminder comments on children's play, asks questions and uses a variety of words to add to children's increasing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's exceptionally kind, gentle and caring approach helps young children to develop extremely close bonds with her. The close relationship between her and her assistant helps children to feel equally comfortable accepting reassurance from both. The childminder follows children's home routines well, for example, as she settles children to sleep with their comforters. She prepares fresh meals and snacks to provide children with healthy and varied diets. The childminder helps children to be physically active and encourages them as they enjoy being outside in the fresh air exploring and playing. Children learn how to manage risks and understand the simple rules for their safety. The childminder finds creative ways for children to learn about their own identities and those of others. Her teaching is well matched to children's young ages and understanding.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop many skills in preparation for the next stages in their learning. They are independent in their self-care, make choices about what they would like to do and enjoy helping with simple tasks, such as clearing away toys. Children gain confidence and develop good social skills to mix with other children and make friends. They become confident speakers and develop good listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469246 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Dereham, Norfolk. She works with an assistant each day. On occasions, she works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round. She works from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except during 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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