Childminder EY463512

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2018 21 November 2013

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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 is motivated and committed to continuously improving the quality of the care and learning experiences for children. She takes responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and guidance, to ensure that she continues to meet requirements.  The childminder builds friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day and encourages them to continue to share what they know about their child.  The childminder is a good role model. She effectively supports children's developing awareness of how to manage their own emotions and behaviour. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the feelings of others.  Children are happy and settled in the welcoming setting. They develop close emotional bonds with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to learn to complete manageable tasks independently.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote children's developing thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, she asks questions but moves on before children have had time to process and express their own responses.  The childminder does not persevere in her efforts to maintain an effective two-way flow of information with others who provide care and teaching for the children.

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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 more opportunities to learn to do things for themselves to extend their independence  focus more closely on consistently supporting children's developing thinking and problem-solving skills  explore further ways to maintain partnerships with other professionals who provide care and learning for the children.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice to identify her strengths and areas for development. This helps her to know what she needs to do to help ensure that children always receive a good-quality care and learning experience. The childminder has taken effective steps to address the recommendation set at the last inspection. She has improved the provision for outdoor play to ensure that children continue to access a good range of activities. Children play safely indoors and outdoors. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children and knows how to report concerns. She has developed an awareness of how to recognise and support children and families who are at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours and views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She observes children as they play and evaluates her observations effectively. The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with and plans an interesting range of activities, based on children's interests. She knows where each child is in their learning and the progress they have made since they have been in her care. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play. Children are able to participate at their own level. For example, when playing with sand, older children are supported to investigate capacity and weight, while younger children explore the textures. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment. Toys and resources are stored to enable children to select for themselves, promoting their confidence and ability to choose what they want to do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talk to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of belonging. The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her provision. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family, helping children to develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. Children form exceptionally secure emotional attachments to the childminder, readily going to her for a chat and for support as they play and learn. The childminder treats children with positive regard. She effectively builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. The childminder has a positive approach to diversity, helping children to develop positive attitudes to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. Overall, children are motivated learners who readily lead their own play. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical development. Older children manage their personal hygiene needs relevant to their age. Children understand that print carries meaning and enjoy stories, talking confidently about the illustrations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463512 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1066939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Tunstead, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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