Childminder EY496829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 child-centred environment. She organises her home efficiently and children access the areas and resources safely.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She supports their play and learning well to help them make good progress.  The childminder makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what children can do. She uses this information to plan targeted next steps for children effectively. Children benefit from a wide range of activities and resources, many made by the childminder herself.  Children have good opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder takes children for walks in the local environment to

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This provision is good

places, such as the park, river and woods. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For instance, she attends local groups with the children where they interact with other adults and children.  Parents express their thoughts about the service the childminder provides. They are extremely complimentary of the childminder and state they recommend her to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently engage all parents in their children's learning to promote 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

 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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  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 demonstrates a strong commitment to providing high-quality provision. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her setting to identify areas that she can improve. The childminder proactively seeks feedback from parents. This enables her to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further. The childminder completes additional training courses and keeps up to date with developments in childcare practice to improve outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and plans activities that help to engage them and build on their learning. For example, children eagerly explore soft balls. They use their hands and large tweezers to place them into coloured tubes. The childminder supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. For instance, she gets down to children's level and adds words to their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to remove dummies from their mouths while they are talking and playing. She responds very well to babies' babbles and gestures. The childminder recognises the short concentration span of younger children and readily suggests other activities. For example, she suggests a singing activity and extends this by providing a range of musical instruments. Children enjoy exploring the sounds that they make with the instruments, creating sounds by banging, shaking and tapping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. The childminder follows children's home routines to promote continuity of care. Children settle quickly. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder provides children with praise as she recognises their efforts and achievements. This enables children to develop their sense of self-esteem and confidence. Children have opportunities to learn about each other's similarities and differences and other cultures and ways of life outside of their own experiences. They gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, children practise the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, they develop their independence as they select the items they wish to play with. Children learn about healthy practices from an early age, such as washing their hands after a nappy change and before eating. Young children are inquisitive and confident to explore their environment. They enjoy looking at books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496829 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1037461 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wretton, Norfolk. She operates all year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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