Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 27 September 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always plan learning experiences that focus enough on supporting the different ages and abilities of children. This means some children lose concentration and are not suitably challenged for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder does not ensure that all children are fully included in routines of the day. For example, during mealtimes, some children sit in a high chair away from the others and are not included in social interactions during these times.  The childminder has not fully developed partnerships with early years settings that children also attend to consistently support them in making good progress in all areas.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. She now uses her observations of children more effectively to identify what she needs to do to support their continuing progress.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice and is committed to making improvements. For example, she has booked on training courses to develop her own understanding and teaching skills to benefit the children.  Children are happy and settled. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They develop close bonds with the childminder and the co- childminder and seek them out to share their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve activity planning and focus more effectively on the ages and abilities of the individual children in the group so that all of them are provided with purposeful and challenging experiences 12/10/2017

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 ensure that all children are fully included in all activities and routines of the day. 11/09/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen the arrangements for working in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, sharing information to obtain a fuller picture of their next steps and complement the learning already taking place.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of persons living in the household. She also discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that both she and her assistant have a good awareness of the indicators of abuse. They know the appropriate action to take if they were to have concerns about a child. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice to ensure they are clear about their role and responsibilities. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's day. She seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. Parents comment on the, 'Family atmosphere' and state that they are happy with the service provided. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other settings children attend. However, links are not fully established so that all parties work together to ensure continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder is well qualified and has a, generally, sound understanding of how children learn, she does not always use this knowledge to good effect. The childminder observes children while they play and adequately assesses their progress. The required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and shared with parents. However, the childminder does not always use the information from her assessments to plan suitable group activities to meet all children's individual needs. This means that she does not fully support children to make the best possible progress in their learning. Nevertheless, children enjoy their time with the childminder as they select what they would like to do next. The childminder talks to children as they play and provides a running commentary about what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She works with parents when children first start. She encourages them to share what they know about their child. However, the childminder has not fully developed partnerships with other early years settings. This means that she cannot fully support children to be emotionally ready to embrace new experiences. Children form positive relationships with the childminder. She is calm and reminds children about the need to share and take turns with popular toys. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air in the childminder's garden. These help to promote children's good health and support their physical well-being. However, the childminder does not sufficiently include all children during daily routines, such as snack and mealtimes, to help them to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that some children are not supported effectively to make good progress in all areas of learning. Nevertheless, children develop the basic skills needed to be ready for school. They select what they want to play with and are cooperative with their friends. Children enjoy physical play and manage their self-care skills relevant to their age and level of ability. They have suitable opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children learn road safety rules when out with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474373 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1107882 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with another childminder. On occasions, she works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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