Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 professional and well organised. She provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. She continually looks at ways to develop her provision and is committed to providing good-quality care and education for children.  The childminder takes account of children's interests when planning activities. She builds on their ideas as they play to maintain their attention and levels of engagement. The childminder supports children to develop key skills in all areas of learning.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They choose from a good range of opportunities. They are encouraged to be independent in their self-care and independently select resources suitable for their age and stage of development.  Children build a secure bond with the childminder and form good relationships with each other. The childminder teaches children to be kind, polite and to respect others.

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This provision is good

 Children are enthusiastic and eager to learn. They listen and respond to the childminder's suggestions and ideas. They are willing to have a go at new tasks and are confident to demonstrate to others what they know.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of the information gained from monitoring children's progress. On occasion, opportunities are missed to focus teaching more precisely on any emerging gaps in children's learning.  Sometimes, the childminder focuses on the learning of older children during group activities and does not place equal focus on enhancing the learning of younger 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

 strengthen the system for checking children's continued progress and use the information to precisely target teaching and rigorously address any emerging gaps in learning  enhance the learning experiences of younger children and adapt teaching during group play, so that they experience equally stimulating and challenging opportunities as the older children.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to respond to any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to her continuing professional development. She keeps up to date with any new developments in effective childcare practice. The childminder attends training to help her to become confident when supporting and planning for children's learning. She identifies areas of teaching she would like to develop further and plans future training to support her practice. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She reminds them of her rules and explains why it is important to abide by them. This helps children to develop an understanding of how to identify and manage risk for themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children, their interests and their capabilities well. She provides interesting and stimulating opportunities that keep children engaged and motivated throughout the day. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language. She talks to them as they play, describing what they do. Children listen and repeat words to increase their range of vocabulary. They enjoy listening to stories. The childminder encourages children to choose their favourite book. She skilfully pauses when reading the story to ask questions that children respond to. Children join in with rhyming sentences, showing advanced development for their age. The childminder develops good partnership working with parents. She shares information with them about children's routines, learning and progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy eating. She uses role-play opportunities to teach children how to identify healthy and unhealthy food. Children eat a healthy snack and name the fruit that they eat. Children are active and take part in physical play opportunities to promote their physical well-being. Children are confident and have good levels of self-esteem. The childminder praises them often and children know that their efforts are valued. Children develop good social skills. The childminder supports them to share resources with their friends. They wait patiently for their turn and use good manners. The childminder is a good role model for children. She is kind, warm and friendly, and teaches them to value and respect others.

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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 eager and willing to join in the learning opportunities that the childminder provides. They develop good levels of concentration given their age. They are inquisitive and enjoy exploring and investigating with their senses. Children are effective communicators and enjoy listening to, and taking part in, stories and rhymes. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494710 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1030139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. 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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