Childminder EY443733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 16 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a high-quality provision. She is a reflective practitioner and evaluates her setting regularly to continually identify areas that she can improve. The childminder has taken positive steps to address the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She regularly monitors her assistants to ensure that she deploys the staff team effectively to support and enhance children's learning. Children make good progress.  Children have excellent opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder plans regular trips to places in the local environment, such as a woodland, forest and farm. Safety is paramount. The childminder fully considers all aspects so that children can take manageable risks and challenge themselves in a fully safe and supported manner.

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This provision is good

 Parents are valued partners. They are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides, and comment on the progress their children are making. The childminder encourages families to be actively involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not always make the most of opportunities to extend children's awareness of numbers and counting 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

 make better use of opportunities to reinforce children's awareness of numbers and counting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 the suitability of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector spoke with assistants and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents. She spoke with a small number of parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very passionate about her setting and has high expectations of what children can achieve. She observes children during activities and routinely monitors their progress by tracking their development. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to put consistent approaches in place. The childminder reviews her assistants' performance through regular supervision meetings. This helps staff to reflect on their practice. The childminder and her assistants are keen to improve and develop. They attend pertinent training courses to acquire new skills. This contributes towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that both she and her assistants have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

appropriate action to take if they were to have concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children of all ages build their confidence as they explore their environment and make choices for themselves. They develop excellent physical skills as they carefully negotiate the steps and explore the well-equipped garden. The childminder and assistants provide appropriate support and encouragement. Children have good opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills and become confident communicators. The childminder and assistants get down to the children's level and join in with their play experiences. They get to know the children well and encourage them to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of the setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder and her assistants. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day. She provides them with accurate records of their child's achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder works extremely closely with parents to support children to settle when they first start at her setting. She obtains a wealth of information about their child to promote continuity of care. The childminder ensures that her assistants are well aware of any allergies or special dietary needs. The highly effective key-person system ensures that the childminder and her assistants always know exactly what children need. This promotes their emotional well-being intuitively and accurately. Children settle extremely well. The childminder is an exceptional role model. Children learn to be kind to each other and value each other's differences. The childminder embeds healthy lifestyles into every aspect of practice. Children eat healthily in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a good foundation for future learning in readiness for starting school. Children learn to listen and respond to instructions. They make friends and learn how to share and take turns. Children enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. They attend to their personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443733 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1107802 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 31

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Attleborough, Norfolk. She works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. 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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