Childminder EY471712

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2018 16 April 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 demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality provision. She has completed a level 3 qualification since her last inspection. The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices and shares ideas with other childminders, to adapt and introduce new activities for children.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. The childminder completes daily checks of the premises to ensure that children are able to play safely indoors and outside.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children develop self-care skills and learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before meals. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden or on trips out to local places, such as parks and soft play areas.

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This provision is good

These help to promote children's good health and support their physical development.  The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, she regularly attends local groups with the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not monitor children's progress rigorously enough to target teaching precisely to help them make outstanding progress.  The childminder does not consistently engage all parents in their children's learning to promote better consistency between the setting and home.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of children's development to plan precisely for their future learning so they have even better opportunities to make rapid progress  encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant 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 and the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 regularly reflects on and evaluates the service she provides to identify ongoing improvements. She reviews activities she plans for the children. The childminder monitors how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. She seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. These enable the childminder to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take if she were to have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder attends additional training courses to enhance her own skills and to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully organises her home so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. Children build their confidence and actively explore their environment and make choices for themselves. For instance, they enjoy looking at books they have chosen. The childminder gets down to the children's level. She responds well to young children's vocalisations and babbles. For example, she names the different animals in a book and encourages children to imitate the sounds they make. The childminder knows the children well and plans activities that help to engage them and build on their learning. For instance, children enjoy experimenting with how things feel in their hands, such as dried pasta and porridge oats. The childminder seizes opportunities to incorporate numbers and shapes into children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending their time with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in her care. The childminder is a good role model. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. This enables children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder to tidy away toys before starting another activity. They gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder.

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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. They are familiar with the daily routines and learn to listen and respond to instructions well. Children eagerly take part in group activities, such as singing familiar rhymes and action songs. They enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example, as they carefully negotiate the low step down into the garden. Children kick footballs, build towers with wooden blocks and attempt to roll hoops when outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471712 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1102899 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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