Childminder EY405483

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 13 November 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 reflective and passionate about her work. She continually seeks to make ongoing improvements to her provision to reflect the needs of children attending. She is forward thinking and plans ahead for children due to start.  Children build solid attachments to the childminder. They settle quickly and feel safe and secure. The childminder encourages children to value and celebrate each other's differences and to respect one another.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She values the contributions of parents and other professionals in children's lives. This partnership approach works effectively to enable all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children enjoy playing with a wide range of high-quality toys and equipment. They take pride in having their own boxes to store their belongings. The childminder organises her home and garden to give children free access to a variety of learning experiences.

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This provision is good

 Parents comment positively on the quality of care and education their children receive. For example, they compliment the communication of the childminder, the quality of the meals and the progress made by their children during their time at the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for the assistants' performance development do not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.  At times, the assistants do not fully support children to help them to manage their own feelings and emotions.

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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

 build on the system for monitoring and developing the practice of the assistants to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  support the assistants to develop their practice in relation to supporting children to handle their feelings and strong emotions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very professional, reflective and organised. She proactively seeks feedback from parents and carers to review and develop the provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a solid understanding of how to recognise if a child is at risk of harm and what action to take if they have any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder makes good use of ongoing training and encourages her assistants to seek out development opportunities. She uses the knowledge and ideas gained from training to develop her service. For example, after attending healthy eating training, she expanded the range of dishes offered to children at mealtimes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children access a wide range of activities in all areas of learning. The childminder actively engages with parents and other professionals, and shares regular reports on children's achievements and progress. She coordinates her planning with other settings to support children's continuity of care and transitions. Children readily use mathematics in everyday activities. For example, children count during a game of hide and seek and count out how many pieces of pepper they have on their plate. The childminder teaches children how to research information for themselves using selected applications on a computer. This builds on their interests, develops technological skills and promotes their enjoyment of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents describe the 'lovely, family atmosphere' and how their children build strong attachments with the childminder. Children are happy, sociable and clearly enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder supports children to carry out tasks. This helps children to develop a sense of responsibility. For example, children help to care for the family dog by brushing its coat. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to learn about the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. For example, children are encouraged to choose ingredients to make their own healthy wrap for dinner. Children are able to freely access the large garden and play energetically with the dog. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in readiness for their next stage of learning, such as school. The childminder uses her active partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure any gaps in learning or development are swiftly addressed with appropriate support. Children are confident to express their views and display curiosity and enthusiasm when exploring new activities, such as a special egg hunt in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405483 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1105078 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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