Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 7 July 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection. For example, she has improved the quality of evaluations of children's learning. This helps her to accurately identify what she needs to do to support children's continuing progress.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's progress and encourages them to remain actively involved in their children's learning.  The childminder responds well to the babbles and gestures of young children and supports their developing speech and language. She copies the sounds they make and turns them into words in turn-taking conversation.  The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are secure in their relationships with her. They readily go to her for cuddles and to share their play and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote children's developing thinking skills. She tends to move on before children have had time to process questions or express their own responses.  Children do not have enough opportunities to handle and investigate objects, materials and textures as they explore the natural world.

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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 the most of opportunities to support children's developing thinking skills  extend opportunities for children to use their senses to discover, explore and investigate natural materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with a parent and took account of written questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder values the advice and guidance that she has received from early years professionals as part of her drive to improve her provision. She has developed the quality of teaching to ensure that each child receives a positive learning experience. The childminder has begun to evaluate her own practice and now has a clear policy to follow to manage any complaints. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the indicators of harm and knows how to report concerns. She keeps up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance. For example, she has recently completed training in how to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. This helps her to recognise and understand how to support vulnerable families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She is aware of where they are in their learning and takes this into account when planning for their next steps. The childminder regularly checks children's developmental progress. She adapts activities to meet their learning needs. The quality of teaching is consistently good, supporting children to make good progress. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play and is led by what they want to do. She responds positively to the short concentration span of babies and younger children, readily changing activities. Children enjoy their interactions with the childminder, for example, laughing as they roll a ball back and forwards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her provision. She finds out about their individual routines through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. Parents appreciate that the childminder considers the whole family and not just the child, reporting that they highly value the care and concern she shows them. The childminder is caring towards the children. She values good behaviour and individual efforts. She manages unwanted behaviour sensitively, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. Children walk to school and back each day. They learn about their local environment as well people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop skills ready for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school or nursery. They enjoy stories, readily snuggling in with the childminder to look at books together. Children develop good hygiene habits. Even very young children readily wash their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256065 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1085342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Thetford. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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