Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 14 July 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 accurately reflects on the quality of her provision and identifies areas she would like to improve. She implements new ideas from research and training she has completed so that she can continually improve her provision.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She shares detailed information with them about children's learning and keeps them fully informed about the progress children make.  The childminder offers a warm, calm and caring environment. She responds to children's needs throughout the day. She gives children choices and respects their decisions. This helps children to feel valued and to develop a good sense of self- esteem.  Children develop good friendships with each other. They learn to be kind and share resources from an early age. Children develop a secure bond with the childminder, showing that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows the children

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This provision is good

well and completes regular assessments of their capabilities. She checks on their continued progress to ensure that they progress well in all areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder often asks children questions as they play. However, on occasions they do not reply as she does not precisely target questions to their level of understanding.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to follow children's ideas, interests and thought processes during planned opportunities.

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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

 enhance the quality of interactions with children and target teaching more precisely to extend children's thinking skills and help them to develop a higher level of understanding  use every opportunity to build on children's ideas to enhance their learning, concentration and levels of engagement.

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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 professional, well organised and committed to providing good-quality care and education for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to respond to any concerns she has about children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge of effective safeguarding practice up to date and is aware of a wide range of issues that may have an impact on children's well-being. The childminder actively seeks ways to improve her teaching practice. For example, she completes independent research to help her improve how she monitors children's progress. The childminder values the contributions parents make to the ongoing development of the setting and takes account of their views. She makes effective use of the local community to increase children's range of experiences and to help them to develop good social skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to have a go at a wide range of opportunities that the childminder plans for them. She joins in their play and commentates on what they do. Children listen and repeat words to develop their range of vocabulary. The childminder introduces counting as children play with cars. They count each car and then recognise some of the colours. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They choose which paint they want to use and squeeze it from the bottle. Children enjoy the sensory feel of paint as they explore with their hands. They also use small tools to paint, which helps them to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy sharing stories and books with the childminder. They turn the pages and talk about the pictures. Children use resources imaginatively, for example they pretend to use small tools to 'fix' the car.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. She gathers information from parents prior to children starting to help her to plan for children's needs on entry and ensure a smooth settling-in period. Children are confident in the setting. They choose what they want to play with from a good range of easily accessible resources. Children have a wide range of opportunities outdoors. For example, they visit the local park to play on the large play equipment and visit the library and choose books to share. The childminder promotes healthy eating and ensures children follow good hygiene practices. Children behave well and follow the childminder's guidance. She works closely with parents to promote children's good behaviour. The childminder is consistent in her approach when managing behaviour and she teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning. They are confident to express their views and make decisions. They are effective communicators and develop a wide range of vocabulary to promote their early speaking skills. Children enjoy taking part in a range of experiences and are eager to have go at new tasks. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469490 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1105591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.15pm, 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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