Childminder EY450742

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2017 20 March 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is passionate about her role, and sets extremely high expectations for herself; and for the children in her care. She embraces many opportunities for professional development, she purposefully reflects on the views of children and parents to determine the best ways to enrich the outcomes for children.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She meticulously plans the environment and activities, which motivates and engages children from the moment they arrive. Her support is extremely effective in enabling children to make rapid progress in their learning and development in readiness for their move on to school.  The childminder is highly skilled in helping children form secure emotional attachments. This provides a strong base for their developing independence, and encourages their exploration. Children thrive in the homely atmosphere. Clear routines ensure that their

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This provision is outstanding

needs are met promptly, they understand what is happening next and they are ready to make the most of learning.  Information sharing and partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder is very effective in providing ideas or resources to promote children's learning at home. Parents hold the childminder in high regard, and comment that she is an enthusiastic, nurturing professional who does a superb job to enrich children's lives and prepare them for school.  The childminding provision is exceptionally well organised. Safety is paramount. The childminder fully considers all aspects, so that children can take manageable risks and challenge themselves, while remaining safe and well supported.

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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

 continue to build on the already very good partnerships with other settings children attend, to achieve more successful collaborative working and maintain children's learning at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder 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 outstanding

The childminder's reflective and highly effective self-evaluation, raises relevant and precise targets that improve the outcomes for children. She recognises the need to continue finding more ways to share information, and work collaboratively with other settings children attend. The childminder is dedicated to ensuring that children receive the best- quality provision at all times. She makes excellent use of every opportunity to attend training. She shares information with other early years practitioners, skilfully applying new learning to her work with children and parents. Her meticulous and extensive record keeping is confidentially stored and used to support her expert knowledge and practices. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and wider issues surrounding child protection. She knows exactly what to do if she has any concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is extremely skilled in assessing children's progress. Her extensive monitoring systems enable her to swiftly identify where to aim her teaching, to help all children make excellent progress. The childminder expertly promotes children's confidence and curiosity. Children's imagination is inspired, as they pretend to be pirates or play in the fairy garden. The childminder expertly links learning to real life experiences and children's interests. The role-play area is set up as a post office or charity shop, following thoughtfully planned outings. The childminder places a high priority on children developing strong language and communication skills. Children rapidly develop a broad vocabulary and become confident speakers. The childminder uses every opportunity to reinforce mathematical language and children readily use numbers in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an inspirational role model. She is extremely caring and patient, and consistently encourages children to be kind and respect each other. Children flourish and independently choose their own activities and attend to their self-care needs extremely well for their age. Their behaviour is excellent. They are polite, well-mannered and considerate. The childminder very successfully supports children's good health and well- being. She teaches children excellent hygiene routines, and helps them make healthy food choices. The unique outdoor learning environment offers children limitless opportunities to explore, learn about the natural world and develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder is very focused on ensuring that children leave her setting with the skills they need for their move on to school. Children are very confident and have a positive attitude to learning. They have excellent social skills and enjoy being part of a group. Children freely access books to share with the childminder, and regularly use facilities in the local community, including the library.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450742 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087434 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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