Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 15 June 2017

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective changes with support from the local authority. She now holds a paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder consistently keeps a daily record of all children's attendance.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and protected from harm. She ensures that she and her assistants have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The childminder organises her home efficiently to ensure that children can access the areas and resources safely. She completes thorough risk assessments and daily checks of the premises to ensure that they are safe and suitable.  The childminder provides a warm child-centred environment. Children get along well and develop friendships with each other. The childminder and her assistants are good role models. Children learn how to share, take turns and use good manners.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her co-childminder have developed good links with the local primary schools and other early years settings that children attend. They are committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for 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 her setting.  Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities to extend children's thinking skills to higher levels.

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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 already know and can do  provide more opportunities for children to develop their thoughts and think through their ideas.

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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 with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, all household members and assistants. She also looked at relevant documentation, such as records of children's learning, activity planning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder, her co-childminder and assistants work closely as a team and are committed to providing children with good-quality care and education. Systems for self- evaluation are in place and used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the setting. The childminder seeks ways to provide children with exciting opportunities to learn. She attends relevant training courses, whenever possible, to help to extend her knowledge and skills. This mostly contributes towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows rigorous recruitment and induction procedures to help ensure that assistants are suitable for their role. She ensures that she and her assistants know the appropriate action to take if they were to have any concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children freely access a wide range of toys and resources, indoors and outside. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities around children's interests and interacts well with children to support their learning and development. Children are keen to join in with focused activities. They engage well and show good concentration and perseverance, for example, as they use scissors. The childminder supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. Children who speak English as an additional language confidently use their home language, as well as English, during their play. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences, other cultures and ways of life outside of their own experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time at the setting and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. They have access to fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. Children of all ages enjoy spending time in the stimulating and well-planned outdoor areas. They enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks and meals in a social atmosphere. Children behave well. They have consistent boundaries and familiar routines. This helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder and her assistant praise children often and recognise their efforts and achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines. For example, as they practise the emergency evacuation drill.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a good foundation for their future learning in readiness for starting school. They become more independent. For example, as they collect their boots and put them on before going outside. Children develop their personal care skills confidently, relevant to their age and ability. They learn to listen and respond to instructions. Children enjoy looking at books. They learn to count and identify colours. Children confidently write their own names and are proud of what they achieve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393400 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1101404 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in West Winch, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 5am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She works with a co- childminder and assistants.

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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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