Childminder, Out-of school day care in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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

 Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They develop a sense of belonging and form secure, warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder arranges the environment so that children can make choices in their play. She provides a stimulating range of resources to help children explore, create and use their imagination.  Partnerships with the local school are good. There are effective methods to share information, which helps to support continuity of care and learning for all children.  The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure their child's needs are continually known and met. Good processes are in place for communication and the childminder regularly keeps them informed of their children's achievements.  The childminder attends relevant training and meets regularly with other childminders.

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This provision is good

This enables her to share ideas about practice and keep up to date with changes to guidance and legislation.  The childminder adopts a professional and friendly approach and is well organised. She continually strives to improve her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan activities well enough to fully engage and retain children's interest.

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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

 plan activities which will better support the interests of children as they develop their levels of concentration and become more absorbed in activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years old.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training certificates, and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes all necessary steps to ensure children are kept safe at all times. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection issues. Consistent policies and procedures are used well to underpin practice. Risk assessments are completed prior to the children's arrival and daily checks are completed indoors and outside, helping to keep children safe. The childminder reviews her practice and takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. Parents' written comments show that they are extremely happy with the quality of service offered to them and their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment. There is a strong emphasis on play and having fun. The childminder uses her experience and skills well to promote and encourage children's engagement in a wide range of play experiences. She fully understands that children may want some time to relax after a busy day at school, and takes this into account when planning sessions. Children know what is accessible to them and help themselves to additional resources from low-level shelving, supporting choice and independence. Children of different ages enjoy working together. For example, they support each other to build a car track and take turns in placing lines of cars on it. The childminder follows children's lead as they imitate real-life experiences, such as caring for dolls. The childminder encourages children's imagination as they play princesses and knights.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. Children show real care and concern for others during their play. They learn to respect each other, and older and younger children play well together. The childminder actively encourages children's independence and they have opportunities to adopt healthy practices, such as washing their hands, before enjoying healthy meals and snacks. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. There is free access from the indoor area to the outdoors. This is supported by good opportunities for children to benefit from physical activities on a range of equipment, such as a trampoline and slide. The childminder continues children's interest in learning about different cultures and traditions within the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

local and wider community by following topics they are working on in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496624 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1034269 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Taverham, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 5.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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