Childminder EY466609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 5 March 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 provides a warm, caring and friendly environment. She demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder supports children's play and learning well to help them to make good progress.  Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their environment. They demonstrate that they have a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides activities that help to engage the children and build on their learning. Children are motivated and interested as they play and explore.  Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being. Children have good opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder plans trips out to places, such as the local parks, library and farm.

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This provision is good

 The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, she regularly attends local groups with the children where they interact with other adults and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not gather precise information from them about children's learning and achievements at home when they first start at her setting.

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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

 work more closely with parents to gather detailed information about what their children can already do so that their starting points in learning can be collaboratively identified on entry.

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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 to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. 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 is committed to providing children with good-quality care and learning experiences. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder reviews activities to identify how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. She works closely with parents and other professionals to put consistent approaches in place if there are any identified areas in children's development that need support. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices. She completes training courses to enhance her own skills. This contributes towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. 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 a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a very well-resourced environment. Children lead their own play and choose what they would like to do next. For instance, they eagerly build towers with wooden blocks. The childminder is skilled at recognising children's need to play independently. She knows when to get down to their level and join in with their play. The childminder skilfully questions children and listens well to their answers. She seizes opportunities to incorporate numbers, colours and letters into children's play. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences, and ways of life outside of their own experiences. They have opportunities to take part in a variety of events and celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model. She consistently provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder encourages children to play harmoniously together. She is alert to maintaining children's safety, for example, she explains to children that they must not throw sand in case it goes into their eyes. The childminder praises children often, and recognises their efforts and achievements. Children respond to her praise with increased confidence in their abilities. The childminder supports children to prepare emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they have opportunities to become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school. Children are confident and actively explore at their own pace as they select the items with which they wish to play. They make friends and learn how to share and take turns. Children enjoy practising their early writing skills. They learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before snacks and meals. Children experience sociable mealtimes and demonstrate good levels of independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466609 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087529 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Downham Market, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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