Childminder EY491005

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Teaching is consistently good and at times outstanding. Children's learning is purposefully promoted as the childminder has a very secure knowledge of how children learn through supported child-led play and free exploration. She skilfully adapts her teaching, ensuring activities are tailored to meet the needs of each child.  Children benefit greatly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning. They relish time in her garden, delight in being physically active, play imaginatively, and learn about nature and the world around them. Regular outings include swimming and visits to the library, which enhance children's learning opportunities and support them to develop new skills.  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. The childminder frequently

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This provision is good

praises children for their achievements. Children respond to her praise with increased motivation and confidence in their abilities.  The childminder is well qualified and enhances her professional development through training, research and sharing information with other early years practitioners. She uses new learning well to enhance her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 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

 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 outdoors and assessed the impact that 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.  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

The childminder is passionate about her role and committed to providing children with the highest-quality care and learning experiences. She works very closely with parents, frequently exchanging information with them about their children's learning and achievements. Parents value the childminder's professionalism, her caring approach and the range of educational activities she offers children to help them enjoy learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. She has reviewed her policies to ensure they reflect recent guidance and shared these with parents. She makes regular checks of the areas used by children to ensure that they are safe and suitable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she works with. She gets to know children well. Ongoing observations and assessments of children's development, enable her to quickly identify any emerging gaps in their learning. She works closely alongside parents to seek advice from other professionals and establish strategies to help all children make very good progress. The childminder supports children's language development effectively. She naturally holds meaningful conversations with children, supporting their pronunciation and extending their vocabulary. Children spontaneously sing familiar nursery rhymes, changing words to reflect their play with the farm. They are highly imaginative as they turn the playhouse into a garage and find tools to mend cars. Opportunities for early mathematical development are plentiful. Children count and recognise numbers. Concepts of amount, shape and size are woven into games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children positively thrive in the highly stimulating environment. They are happy, extremely confident individuals and show great independence. The childminder is exceptionally caring and supports children to understand their strong feelings and emotions. She helps to boost children's self-esteem and confidence with her patience, praise and gentle support. The childminder prepares children extremely well for new experiences, including their transition to nursery. For example, children enjoy taking familiar resources from her setting to share with their new friends during transition visits. She proactively works with key staff, sharing comprehensive information about children's individual needs. The childminder fosters children's physical skills exceptionally well and helps them to make healthy food choices. They follow excellent hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning the skills they will need for their future education. They are confident learners who persist in activities and are unafraid to have a go when they find something challenging. They learn to problem solve and think critically during their play. For example, working out why cars will not roll down the drainpipe. Children are learning how to make marks to represent writing and show a keen interest in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491005 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1027182 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives on the outskirts of Norwich. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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