Childminder EY494239

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2018 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 provides a warm child-centred environment. She organises her home efficiently to ensure that children can access the areas and resources safely. The childminder completes daily checks of the premises to ensure that they are safe and suitable.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs. Children confidently explore their environment and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well to help them to make good progress.  Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being. Children have good opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder plans

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This provision is good

trips out to places, such as the park, farm and castle.  Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides. Parents comment that they happily recommend the childminder to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about children's capabilities at home when they first start at her setting.

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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

 work more closely with parents when children first start at the setting to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do.

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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 spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, such as records of children's learning and development and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents. She spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing children with good-quality care and learning experiences. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder reviews activities to identify how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. The childminder works closely with parents to put consistent approaches in place if there are any identified areas in children's development that need support. She completes pertinent training courses to acquire new skills. This contributes towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a very well-resourced environment. She gets to know children well and provides activities that help to engage them and build on their learning. Children lead their own play. The childminder supports children's decision-making skills effectively and joins in with their play experiences. She gets down to children's level and talks to them as they play. The childminder seizes opportunities to incorporate numbers, shapes and colours into children's play. Children develop their concentration and perseverance, for example, as they rotate puzzle pieces to place them into the board. The childminder provides support when required. She helps to enhance children's communication skills. For instance, the childminder responds to children's vocalisations and adds new words to extend their vocabulary as they look at picture cards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. The childminder follows children's home routines to promote continuity of care. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder praises children as she recognises their efforts and achievements. Children develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder supports children to prepare them emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they have opportunities to become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. For example, they develop their independence as they actively explore at their own pace and select the items they wish to play with. Children form friendships and learn how to share and take turns. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder and practising their early writing skills. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before snacks and meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494239 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1030817 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Diss, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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