Childminder 256501

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 30 April 2015

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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. Her provision is entirely child-centred and provides children with enriching opportunities to learn. Each area of the provision is meticulously planned, guided by her high aspirations for children's learning so that they achieve excellent progress in all areas.  Teaching is of a consistently high quality. The childminder responds to children's evolving ideas and interests during activities. She uses her exceptional knowledge of how children learn and develop and instinctively encompasses all areas of learning into play, providing optimum challenge.  The childminder continually reflects on all areas of her provision in minute detail to ensure that children receive high-quality opportunities to learn. The provision continually evolves and reacts to children's changing needs.  The childminder establishes extremely successful partnerships with parents. She shares

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This provision is outstanding

comprehensive information with them about children's progress and development in the setting. Parents comment on the close bonds children develop with the childminder and how she is nurturing of each child's individuality.  Children flourish in the safe and welcoming home-from-home environment. They are curious, imaginative and immerse themselves in rich-learning opportunities. They are empowered to make their own decisions and they have high levels of confidence to express their views and question others.

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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 pursue high-quality information sharing with other settings children attend and forge influential and highly successful partnerships with them to maintain children's rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder and her co-childminder work entirely collaboratively so that children benefit from their united expertise and inspirational ideas. The childminder completes ongoing research to enhance the depth and breadth of her knowledge to secure high- quality provision. She is a leader in practice, empowering others to develop equally high- quality practice. She reflects on her provision and recognises the difficulty in sometimes developing influential partnerships with other settings children attend. She plans to lead on the further development of these. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in- depth knowledge and understanding of a wide range of safeguarding issues. She knows how to quickly and decisively respond to any concerns she has about children's welfare. Children's well-being is actively promoted as she teaches them the required knowledge and understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder rigorously checks on children's progress and implements highly specific and targeted plans for their learning. Each child thoroughly benefits from highly individualised support which is focused on them entering school as highly confident and capable learners. Each opportunity children have is a superbly rich-learning experience. Outdoors, they explore signs and symbols in the environment, including numbers, shapes and letters. They visit the beach to draw and make marks in the wet sand. The childminder talks to children about their aspirations for the future. She uses their interest to teach them about people who can help. She uses spontaneous props to enhance children's stories, for example, they pretend they are a helicopter ambulance taking someone to hospital for treatment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop extremely positive self-esteem and relish the positive praise the childminder gives them. They are exceptionally polite and competently adapt their behaviour, taking account of a variety of situations. The childminder values each child for their individuality. Children learn to respect and value others. Children's good health is given paramount importance. Children and their families are empowered to make healthy choices. The childminder encourages healthy eating in the setting and works closely with parents to ensure children receive a nutritious and well-balanced diet. Children take part in enriching opportunities outdoors. They go on long walks together to develop their physical skills and enhance their understanding of the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and achieve at levels beyond those expected for their age. They immerse themselves in learning at every opportunity and develop a passion to extend and enhance their knowledge in all areas of learning. They are confident, listen and communicate extremely well and are highly motivated. Children are extremely well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256501 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1090438 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. 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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