Childminder EY469735

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2018 29 May 2014

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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 well organised, professional and committed to the continuing development of the setting. She seeks parents' views to help her to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision. She takes account of children's views and interests to ensure the provision continues to meet their needs.  The childminder continually assesses children's development and checks on their progress. She plans learning opportunities to support their continuing development. She shares her plans with parents to help them to support children's learning at home.  The childminder encourages children to be responsible and independent. Children are willing to have a go at small tasks and eagerly help to tidy away toys. Older children competently get themselves dressed to go outdoors. Staff support younger children to have a go for themselves, according to their age and understanding.  The childminder is a good role model. She reminds children to use good manners and

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This provision is good

to be kind to their friends. She encourages children to share and take turns. Children listen to the childminder and respond well to the rules and boundaries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, older children do not have a wide range of challenging opportunities outdoors that they can freely access.  The childminder and her assistants are not yet highly skilful in supporting children to develop high levels of engagement and sustained learning in self-chosen activities.

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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

 offer a rich and challenging range of opportunities for older children to access when they choose to play outdoors that engages them in high-quality learning experiences  enhance teaching to capture children's extended interest and engagement in their self- chosen activities and secure rapid progress in their learning.

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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 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She has robust procedures in place to ensure she acts on her concerns quickly. The childminder's assistants receive appropriate training to ensure they have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder works closely with her assistants. They deploy themselves effectively to support children's learning and to ensure they maintain children's safety. The childminder communicates with her assistants about children's achievements and her plans for their learning. She guides and supports them in their interactions with the children and she models good practice. The childminder is committed to her own professional development and accesses training, such as sign language, to benefit those children who attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children throughout the day. She adapts how she interacts with children, taking account of their age and level of understanding. She teaches children to use signs to communicate and they learn simple words in different languages. This helps those children who speak English as an additional language, to feel included and to communicate effectively. The childminder routinely encourages children to sing songs and share stories. Older children listen well when the childminder reads to them. They finish off rhyming sentences and predict what happens next to enhance their early reading skills. Younger children point to pictures and name what they see as they develop their range of vocabulary. Parents comment positively about the good progress the children make. They value the regular feedback that the childminder gives them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly build secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. Those children who are new to the setting receive close attention and support. This reassures them and helps them to settle. The childminder responds well to meet children's needs throughout the day, such as when they are tired or hungry. Children adopt healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene procedures and eat healthily. Children have regular opportunities to play energetically outdoors. They pedal and push small play vehicles up and down a slope. Younger children use small play equipment to climb and slide. The childminder stays close by to supervise the children. She encourages them to take small risks to help them to develop their physical skills and their understanding of risk.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and, in some areas, exceed expectations. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage of their education, such as school. Older children develop advanced literacy skills. They learn to recognise and write their name. Children are keen and motivated learners. They communicate well and show good listening skills. They are independent and eager to have a go at different activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469735 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1102808 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with up to two assistants at any one time. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder provides 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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