Childminder EY415157

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 3 November 2014

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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 a reflective practitioner. She continually evaluates all aspects of her provision. She is forward thinking and secures ongoing improvements to her provision so that it continually reflects the needs of the children who attend.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She promotes babies' physical development well. She knows the next stages in their learning and supports them to achieve developmental milestones appropriate to their age and ability.  Children build a secure attachment to the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. She is warm, caring and kind. She teaches children to value each other's differences and to respect one another's individual needs.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets rules and boundaries for children to follow. She implements them consistently and teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe.

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This provision is good

 Children progress well in their development. They settle quickly and are confident in their surroundings. They feel safe and secure as their needs are consistently well met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, occasionally, does not foster babies' inquisitiveness and strong exploratory impulses enough.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start.

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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

 foster babies' natural curiosity and use every opportunity to offer highly stimulating opportunities for them to explore with their senses  seek detailed information from parents about children's prior learning at home to provide continuity in learning and target learning opportunities more precisely.

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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 the written feedback that was provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedure she must follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of effective childcare practice up to date. The childminder completes her own research to enhance her professional development. She accesses information and ideas to help her plan effectively for children's learning and develop her provision further. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas from training courses she attends and to offer children a wide range of social opportunities. She takes children on outings in the local community to develop their awareness of the world around them. The childminder is vigilant and ensures that her premises are safe and secure. She continually checks and removes any hazards, such as small toys, out of the reach of babies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children throughout the day. She responds to the sounds that babies make. She makes eye contact with them and talks to them in a calm, soothing manner. They reply through gestures and facial expressions as they smile and reach out to her. Children gain an interest in books from a young age. They sit on the childminder's lap and look at the pictures. They hold and feel the book as the childminder points to and names familiar items. The childminder uses her observations of children to assess what they can do. She shares her assessments and daily information about children's routines and activities with parents. She works in partnership with parents to support children's needs, such as developing their self-care skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a high focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. She gives children individualised support and attention relevant to their needs. She is enthusiastic and praises children often. They excitedly welcome her praise and develop a good sense of self-esteem. Children are familiar with routines and feel safe and secure. Babies quickly settle to sleep and wake up happy and eager to join in and learn. The childminder teaches children from an early age that it is important to share resources and be kind to others. She ensures there are adequate resources to meet all children's needs effectively. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children eat healthily. She supports children's changing feeding habits as they grow and develop. Babies are confident to try new food and competently feed themselves using their fingers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They quickly become confident in their surroundings. Babies are emotionally secure and develop positive relationships with others. They communicate well through sounds and gestures, responding positively to others. Children are prepared well to move on to the next stage in their learning and, eventually, on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415157 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1105168 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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