Childminder EY492596

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 continually reflects on her practice. She is aware of her strengths and areas she would like to develop further. She has high expectations for provision and strives to bring out the best in herself and the children who attend.  The childminder supports children's literacy and mathematical development well. Children have a wide range of opportunities to count and recognise number. They learn to recognise letters and sounds. This helps them to develop their early reading skills.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She shares ongoing and detailed information with them about children's progress. Parents value this information and comment that it helps them to support children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a calm, quiet and relaxed environment. This helps children to concentrate and focus on learning. Children build a secure attachment with the

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This provision is good

childminder and enjoy the attention that she gives them.  Children are eager to 'have a go' at new tasks as well as practise what they know. They listen carefully, are determined and take pride in their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge children during self- chosen activities at the same high level that she does during adult-led activities.  The childminder does not access a rich and wide range of professional development opportunities to help her to achieve inspirational teaching.

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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

 use every opportunity to enhance and extend children's learning so that they are equally challenged in self-chosen and adult-led activities  seek a wide range of professional development opportunities to add breadth and depth to knowledge and skills and enhance the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 develops close partnerships with other settings children attend. They work collaboratively to extend children's learning. For example, the childminder supports children to recognise and name the letters that they are currently learning at another setting. This consistent approach helps children to embed their learning and make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibilities to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She makes ongoing checks of her premises to ensure they remain safe and suitable for children. She is well organised and professional. She maintains accurate records to promote children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps accurate and detailed assessments of children's learning. These help her to identify what to plan for children next to help them to continue to progress well. She knows what interests the children and provides them with a rich and stimulating learning environment. Children explore shapes as they follow their interests and use stickers to create shapes on paper. The childminder encourages children to write their name and they are confident and eager to 'have a go'. Children demonstrate their interest in books and stories and talk about familiar animals in a story. The childminder asks children questions, such as, 'Which animals move quickly and slowly?', to which they eagerly respond. Children measure themselves and compare their height to others. They learn to recognise and recall large numbers and identify that they are all unique.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are busy and engaged throughout the day. They behave well, use good manners and are kind to others. They enjoy sharing their achievements with their friends. Children praise each other and show that they value the efforts of others. Children are confident to make independent choices and express their opinions, such as when they do not want to join in with others. This is an important skill to ensure children keep themselves safe from harm. Children are encouraged to be independent in self-care and complete small tasks for themselves. They eat healthy food at snack time and follow good hygiene procedures. Children have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air. They go to the beach and the local park to play actively and practise their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and, in some areas, exceed expectations for their age. They listen to and communicate well with their peers and adults. They enjoy engaging in a wide range of learning opportunities and are willing to try difficult tasks. They demonstrate advanced mathematical and literacy skills. They recognise some numerals up to 10 and begin to recognise letters and read simple words. They demonstrate a strong commitment to learning. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492596 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1036204 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Walpole St Andrew, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, except 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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