Childminder EY476107

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is proactive in researching and seeking advice from others to support her professional development. She uses her new knowledge to introduce exciting learning opportunities for children, such as to develop their creative learning outdoors.  The childminder skilfully builds on children's interests throughout the day. She engages them in stimulating learning and play opportunities. Children are eager to learn and show high levels of concentration in a wide range of activities.  Children's language development is supported well in the setting. The childminder provides a commentary for what children do. She introduces new vocabulary for children to hear and repeat. She responds to the sounds and words young children use.  Children settle quickly in the warm and welcoming environment. They develop secure bonds with the childminder who is caring and gives them close support and attention.

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This provision is good

 The childminder encourages children's exploration and imaginative play in self-chosen activities. Children are confident to make choices and demonstrate their independence when accessing resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information about children's prior learning and achievements when they first start at the setting.  The childminder does not make best use of systems to check on children's progress. Occasionally, she focuses her teaching on what children already know and can do and misses opportunities to fully extend their learning.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities and prior learning at home, to inform targeted planning for children's learning on entry  monitor children's ongoing progress precisely to target teaching to specific aspects of their development and to identify where children exceed expectations, to challenge them further.

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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.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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 well organised and keeps robust records to promote children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. She has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She is aware of the indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and knows the procedure she must follow to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder makes ongoing checks of her premises to ensure they are safe for children. She is aware of the risks to consider when they are outdoors. The childminder takes children on outings in the local community and to visit local groups to help children to develop their social skills. The childminder reflects on what she provides for children. She changes her learning environment to adapt to children's needs and interests. She identifies areas of the provision to develop further, to secure the continued development of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and responds to their emerging interests. Children excitedly join in the many opportunities which the childminder plans for them. They engage in good-quality learning opportunities for sustained periods. Children's mathematical development is promoted well in the setting. They regularly count and use numbers. The childminder introduces positional language for children to learn. Young children freely access books and use mark-making materials that help to develop their early literacy and physical skills. The childminder shares her assessments of children's development with parents. She keeps them informed of her plans for children's future learning, this helps parents to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes account of the way young children like to explore and learn with their senses. During a messy play activity, she provides safe resources for children to explore in different ways, such as with taste. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children. She values the importance of children's outdoor learning and plans opportunities for them to explore the natural world and to promote their physical well-being. The childminder sets consistent boundaries relative to children's age and level of understanding. She gives children choices throughout the day and responds to their ideas. This helps children to feel valued and promotes their self-esteem. The childminder often praises children for their achievements and encourages them to have a go at small tasks. The childminder promotes children's good health, for example, she provides them with healthy food to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and in some areas exceed expectations for their age. Children are busy and active learners. They are inquisitive and enjoy to explore and discover. They listen and respond well to the childminder, showing good levels of understanding for their age. They communicate well and develop a positive attitude to learning. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476107 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1116395 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 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 2014 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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