Zoe Alice Rowell

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 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 understands how children learn and develop. She get to know the children well and provides a relaxed approach to learning. She plans interesting activities and introduces new ideas and experiences that excite and engage children well. Children make good progress and acquire key skills for their next stage in learning.  Comments from parents show how much they appreciate the care provided. They praise the daily communication and photographs of their children enjoying activities and say how pleased they are with their children's progress.  The childminder has formed very strong relationships with the children. They benefit from being cared for in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and develop a positive sense of belonging. The childminder is a good role model, teaching children to be kind and caring towards one another and helping them to build friendships.  The childminder supports children's well-being and good health well. Freshly prepared

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This provision is good

meals and snacks that accommodate children's dietary needs enable children to eat a healthy and varied diet. Children frequently play outdoors and enjoy physical exercise. They learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed her assessment systems fully to enable her to monitor the progress of children precisely and build on their good progress further.  The childminder does not always promote children's ability to listen and concentrate as she does not consider the impact of background noise on their learning.

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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

 improve the use of information gained from observations and assessments to monitor children's learning and development more precisely, to help children to make the best progress possible  provide more opportunities for children to extend their listening skills to an even higher level.

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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 with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and co-childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and committed to providing children with the highest quality care and learning experiences. She works closely with a co-childminder. Together, they reflect on their provision and identify ways to make improvements, such as developing the outdoor provision to enhance children's learning opportunities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and alert to potential risks, such as children moving pieces of equipment. She uses opportunities like this to teach children about safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder purposefully promotes children's learning through supported child-led play and free exploration. She gets down to the children's level and joins in with enthusiasm and interest. She questions well to find out what the children already know and continually extends children's knowledge during conversations. For example, when children find a caterpillar in the garden she talks about how these will turn into butterflies and teaches children to handle creatures carefully. The childminder talks to children continually and responds positively to emerging words, helping expand their vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words linked to their play. She introduces mathematical language and concepts well. For example, she encourages children to count and compare the sizes of the bubbles that they blow. Children express their excitement and sense of achievement when they copy the childminder and blow a bubble of their own. The childminder carefully

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

observes the children and uses this information to plan effectively for their next steps in learning and ensure their good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder clearly enjoys the company of the children in her care. They are happy, confident and relaxed. They confidently interact with visitors and express with what they enjoy playing. The childminder constantly provides praise and encouragement to help children recognise their achievement and boost their self-confidence. Children develop good social skills. The childminder and co-childminder set clear expectations for behaviour. Children learn good manners and play well together. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences, and supports them to develop a positive attitude to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining a solid foundation that helps prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children manage their self-care skills relevant to their age and demonstrate emerging independence. Children take part in creative activities and make meaningful marks with crayons or chalks, which develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. Children enjoy stories, show they understand how to use books and that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547234 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1109452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and works from the home of her co-childminder in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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