Childminder EY435758

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 24 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well and children make good progress.  Children form close attachments with the childminder and her co-childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.  The childminding provision is organised effectively to ensure that children can access the areas and resources safely. The childminder and her co-childminder complete thorough risk assessments and daily checks of the premises to ensure that children are able to play safely indoors and outside.  Children develop self-care skills and learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before meals. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote children's good health and supports their physical well-being.  The childminder and her co-childminder form purposeful relationships with other early

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This provision is good

years settings that children attend. They are committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's capabilities at home when they first start at the setting.  The childminder does not check children's progress robustly enough to secure the best possible outcomes for children.

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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

 work more closely with parents when children first start at the setting to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do  strengthen the checking of all children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning so they have better opportunities to make rapid progress.

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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 children and the co-childminder during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her co- childminder and the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents. She spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her co-childminder. They demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality provision and use self-evaluation to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder ensures she completes mandatory training, such as first aid and child protection. She is proactive in seeking ways to keep up to date with developments in childcare practices. For example, she uses the internet to help to ensure that she implements current guidelines well. The childminder reviews activities to identify how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse. She knows the appropriate action to take if she were to have a concern about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources in the stimulating child- centred environment. They build their confidence as they explore and make choices for themselves. The childminder plans creative activities that she knows the children will enjoy. For example, children use crayons and stickers to decorate witch's hats. They develop their concentration and perseverance as they peel the backing from the stickers. The childminder provides support when necessary. She enthusiastically talks to the children throughout activities. The childminder listens well and asks questions to challenge children's thinking. She encourages children to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of the setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children's home routines and interests when they first start to attend to help them settle. She is very responsive to children's individual needs. Children enjoy spending time at the setting and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill. Children develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder tidy away toys before starting another activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop many skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or starting school. Children become more independent. For example, they attend to their own personal care needs, and collect their shoes and put them on before going outside. Children form friendships and enjoy their play together. They confidently identify colours and shapes. Children enjoy practising their early writing skills. Older children recognise some letters and their corresponding sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435758 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1102360 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and works in the home of her co-childminder in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk. The childminding provision operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4.30pm, during term time. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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