Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 14 May 2015

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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 and experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well. They make good progress.  The childminder gets to know the children well and is very responsive to their individual needs.  Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their environment. They demonstrate that they have a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. Parents share information about their child and contribute well to the initial assessment. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's development. Parents are extremely complementary of the childminder and the care and education she provides for their children.  The childminder ensures that children receive a wide variety of experiences in her

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This provision is good

home and on outings. For example, she plans trips to places, such as the river and attends local groups with the children. These successfully broaden children's knowledge of the wider world and help to extend their social skills and confidence as they meet with other adults and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have effective communication links with other settings that children attend to enable them to work more closely together to meet their needs.

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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

 strengthen the communication links with other settings that children attend so that there is more consistency for them in their learning and development.

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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. She also went with the childminder to collect children from the nursery.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability and qualifications of the 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing children with high-quality care and education. She is proactive in seeking ways to keep up to date with developments in childcare practices. For example, she uses the internet to help ensure that she implements current guidelines well. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to achieve ongoing improvements. She observes children during activities and routinely monitors their progress by tracking their development, enabling her to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support. The childminder works closely with parents to support good consistency for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training to ensure she can protect children. She knows the appropriate action to take if she were to have a concern about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment for children of all ages. Young children have ample space to move about and practise their early walking skills. The childminder is skilled at recognising children's need to play independently. She knows when to get down to children's level and join in with their play experiences. The childminder plans activities that help to engage children and build on their learning. For example, children explore different coloured dough and natural items, such as leaves, pinecones and conkers. Children are motivated and interested as they experiment with their hands. The childminder skilfully questions children and listens well to their answers. She encourages children to talk about their families and the experiences they have outside of her setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder routinely provides praise to recognise children's efforts and achievements. Children develop good confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before meals. The childminder provides parents with advice about which foods to include in their children's lunchboxes to encourage healthy eating. Children regularly practise the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder. The childminder supports children to prepare emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect children from the nursery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning in readiness for moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, they develop their independence as they select the resources they wish to play with. Children have opportunities to count and identify colours as they play. They attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability. Children learn about road safety rules when out with the childminder. All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225020 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1091393 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Thetford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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