Childminder EY330679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 20 February 2014

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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 offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She takes time to support new children to settle, and works closely with parents to ensure she meets children's care needs well. Parents fully appreciate and comment very positively on the childminder's care for their children, and the good progress their children make.  The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and teaches children to respect each other. Children are friendly, helpful and play harmoniously. The childminder regularly praises children, which promotes self-confidence effectively.  Children develop secure language and communication skills. The childminder speaks to children all the time. She responds positively to emerging words and expands children's vocabulary by introducing new words and phrases related to their play.  The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example,

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This provision is good

she regularly attends local groups with the children and plans trips to places in the local community, such as the library.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides parents with information about their children's day, she is not sharing sufficient detail about the precise learning targets set, or detailed information on how they can extend children's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently encourage older children to think for themselves.  Although the childminder reflects on, and is aware of, the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, she does not pinpoint ways to drive and enhance this even 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

 share detailed information with parents about the specific learning targets set for children and how to support their child's learning at home, to help them make the best possible progress  provide even more opportunities for older children to think for themselves  identify and set challenging goals to raise the quality of the provision and outcomes for children, to the highest level.

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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 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 good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. Daily checks of the premises are thorough and the childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. The childminder is well organised and has the best interests of the children at heart. She researches good practice through accessing online forums and resources. Visits to local pre-school groups enable her to share ideas with other practitioners. She introduces some of these to her own provision, such as making scented dough to provide children with exciting sensory experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and finds out about children's interests from parents, and from her observations. She understands their individual learning needs, chooses activities that offer challenge, which successfully engages and motivates children to learn. Children concentrate well as they become absorbed in play with scented and textured dough. The childminder skilfully threads mathematical concepts into their play. Children count and compare the size of the toy dinosaur's feet they are using to make patterns and prints in dough. They handle tools, such as rolling pins and cutters, with increasing control. They make meaningful marks with crayons, helping to develop their small-muscle skills and strength in preparation for early writing. Children benefit from the childminder's natural and enthusiastic engagement with them. She develops effective links with other settings children attend to ensure continuity in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments to the childminder and are happy and relaxed in her care. They are provided with a varied range of toys and resources that are appropriate to the age of the children attending. Children choose freely from the toys available, effectively supporting their independence and sense of belonging. The childminder responds sensitively to children's moods and behaviours, providing food or settling children to sleep according to their needs. Children learn about aspects of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they regularly spend time outdoors being physically active. They eat healthy food provided by parents and are encouraged to drink throughout the day. Children are encouraged to manage their self-care skills relevant to their age. They learn about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They are eager to join in activities and embrace new experiences with confidence. Children develop good relationships with their peers. They listen and respond well to adults and enjoy helping with simple tasks, such as clearing away toys. Children have a strong interest in books and are beginning to understand that print carries meaning. They are gaining a solid foundation that helps to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330679 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1102042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Stalham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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