Childminder EY378143

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 28 November 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The highly qualified and experienced childminder has a superb knowledge of how children learn and very high expectations of what they can achieve. She is committed to her role and focuses on fulfilling the individual needs of each child in her care. The childminder is highly effective in enabling children to make rapid progress in their learning and development, in readiness for school.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's abilities and interests. She uses this knowledge to carefully plan challenging activities and new experiences to extend their learning. Children engage in activities and show high levels of concentration as the childminder expertly encourages and motivates them.  The childminder has exceptionally strong relationships with parents and other settings children attend. She shares a wide range of information and enables parents to become highly involved in their children's learning. Parents hold the childminder in very high

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This provision is outstanding

regard and comment that she provides an excellent start to their children's lives.  Children's emotional well-being is given high priority by the childminder. She is extremely sensitive to their individual personalities and needs. Children quickly form affectionate attachments and show they feel very secure and comfortable in her care.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Good manners, kindness and respect are consistently encouraged and highly valued by the childminder. Children's behaviour is excellent. They form strong friendships and play cooperatively with very little support.

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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

 continue with plans to extend the already excellent learning opportunities and activities for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and other professionals provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely professional and well organised. She updates her knowledge through a wealth of training, research and links with other practitioners. Knowledge gained from training is implemented effectively. For example, children add narrative and conversation to their small-world play through the small figures the childminder has made of each of them. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect continually on her provision to promote the very highest achievements for all children. She is considering how to develop the range of activities available outside. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands safeguarding issues. Children's safety is paramount. Her risk assessments keep children safe in the home and on outings. Children confidently explain the safe practices taught by the childminder, such as looking both ways before crossing the road and putting on their seatbelt in the car.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's abilities and uses this knowledge to meticulously plan activities and new experiences to extend children's learning. This is enhanced further by the wide range of interesting outings. The childminder enhances children's thinking skills at every opportunity, developing confident inquisitive learners who enjoy investigating and experimenting. For example, she encourages children to find out what happens when they add water to play snow, and they show delight as they explore this sensory experience. A key strength of the childminder's teaching is the conversations that she has with the children. She skilfully tailors her use of language to support each child's stage of development. Children grow in confidence using numbers and have lots of opportunities to make marks and learn that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The home is exceptionally child-centred and welcoming. Children thrive in the highly stimulating and nurturing care of the childminder. They develop a strong sense of belonging. Photographs of the children are thoughtfully displayed on the walls and in albums, encouraging children to talk about themselves and their families. Settling-in arrangements are highly successful in ensuring that the childminder can provide continuity in children's care and that they settle quickly. The childminder very skilfully promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She teaches children to make healthy food choices and they are extremely well supported in helping to prepare their meals. Children are physically active and learn how to manage risks and keep themselves safe in an environment that promotes their independence exceptionally well.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and are exceptionally well prepared for school. They develop excellent social skills, are extremely independent and manage their self-care needs very well. Children are very imaginative and creative. They demonstrate excellent concentration and listening skills and confidently communicate their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378143 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1104823 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Flordon, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has early years teacher status. She 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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