Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 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 establishes effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information so they know how to help their children with learning at home. Parents state that they believe their children make good progress and are well cared for.  The childminder assesses and reviews children's progress regularly. She identifies what they need to learn next, helping her to plan effectively to support them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children build strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. For example, they are confident to seek cuddles when they feel upset and need reassurance.  Children behave well. The childminder consistently reminds children how to share and take turns. She supports children to understand their emotions and to express their feelings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and answer questions for themselves before she offers her own ideas.

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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

 give children enough time to think and form their answers to questions so they can share their own ideas and thoughts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently explains how she fulfils her responsibility to protect children from harm. She attends regular training to keep updated with local child protection procedures and wider safeguarding issues. She completes risk assessments to help ensure the learning environment is safe. The childminder is reflective in her practice. She gathers the views of her co-childminder, parents and children to help evaluate her practice and identify areas for development. The well-qualified childminder is beginning to identify training opportunities to further develop her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She provides a range of stimulating activities which reflects children's stage of development and their emerging interests. There is a strong emphasis on promoting children's early literacy skills, which supports their interest in reading and writing for themselves. The childminder helps children to understand early mathematical concepts. Children count items in their play. They tell the childminder the container is half full as they fill it with play snow. The childminder establishes good partnerships with the local school and other early years providers. She shares information about the children's progress to help promote continuity in their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She is kind and helpful, and gives praise and encouragement to help promote good behaviour. Children benefit from regular outings to toddler groups, parks and woods. They have good opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them how to safely hold knives and scissors, and about road safety during outings. Children become familiar with the school environment, such as when they go with the childminder to collect older children from school. This helps to prepare children emotionally for the move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are becoming self-assured and confident. Children are keen explorers who show curiosity in the world around them. They are beginning to read simple words and write their names. Children confidently recognise letters they see in the environment. They are becoming independent in their self-care routines. Children are gaining the key skills and positive attitudes to support the next stage in their development and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545942 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1108947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in West Walton, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers 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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