Childminder EY435726

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 organises her home efficiently to provide a relaxed learning environment for children. She demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and interacts purposefully to support their play and learning well.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their well- being. They demonstrate that they are very comfortable in their environment. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to ensure that children have all their care needs met.  Children have consistent boundaries and familiar routines. They enjoy sociable mealtimes and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. This helps to promote their good health.  Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are very positive stating that their children are always happy to attend. Parents

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This provision is good

would happily recommend the childminding setting to others.

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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 at her setting.  The childminder's checking of children's progress is not yet robust 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  review the systems for checking children's progress to inform more precise planning so that they are supported in reaching their full potential.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take if she were to have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices and completes mandatory training. Systems for self-evaluation are in place and used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the setting. The childminder and her co-childminder seek the views of parents through questionnaires. This enables them to make positive changes and to develop and improve their good practice further. The childminder has built effective communication links with other early years settings that children attend. She provides parents with activity ideas to help support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children in her care well. She plays alongside children and this enhances their enjoyment. The childminder recognises that young children's concentration span can be short and is very flexible with activities. She supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. For example, the childminder gets down to children's level and talks to them as they play. She responds well to young children's vocalisations and babbles, and models language as they play. The childminder uses opportunities to incorporate numbers and colours into children's play. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She displays enthusiasm and interest as she reads stories to the children. This helps to support their love of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her co-childminder display children's artwork and photographs around the setting creatively. This adds to the ambiance and shows that children's ideas are valued. The childminder ensures that settling-in procedures for children are effective. She finds out about children's interests and routines to promote consistency of care. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and helps children to play harmoniously together. The childminder routinely provides praise and encouragement as she recognises children's achievements. This enables children to develop their sense of self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences, other cultures and ways of life outside of their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. They learn to share and take turns with popular toys. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, they carefully negotiate the step down to the playroom and coordinate their movements during outdoor play. Children develop self-care skills and learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before mealtimes. Older children are learning to recognise letters and their sounds, and write their own names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435726 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087392 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 lives in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk. She works with another childminder. 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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