Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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

 Children are happy and confident. They have a very secure and trusting relationship with the childminder, who effectively supports their emotional well-being and strong sense of belonging.  The childminder makes skilful use of her observations and assessments of children's learning to help her to plan challenging and interesting play experiences. Children make good progress from their starting points and are eager to learn.  Children have good opportunities to explore the natural world and living creatures. For example, the childminder helps children to build a suitable home for worms and encourages them to describe their movements by wriggling their fingers.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She shares information with them about children's achievements and keeps them informed of changes to procedures. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of children's care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has completed recent training and research, she has not developed an ambitious plan to continually improve her professional knowledge, aimed at helping her to achieve the highest-quality provision.

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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 programme of professional development to drive the good quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials and questionnaires.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of training. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is vigilant in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder takes effective steps to provide a very safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. She identifies potential risks to children and minimises these swiftly to maintain children's physical welfare at all times. For example, she purposefully researches recipes to make edible paint using yoghurt to help babies to be safely involved in creative activities. Feedback from others, including parents and the children, is purposefully gathered and effectively used to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a child-centred environment and children eagerly participate in the well-resourced learning experiences on offer. The childminder is very good at using spontaneous learning experiences that arise to help to extend children's learning even further. For example, when children point to flowers in the garden, she prompts them to look more closely and models how to articulate the names of their different features. This helps to successfully extend children's speaking skills. The childminder skilfully interacts with children to help to promote their critical-thinking skills. For example, she purposefully asks questions to encourage children to think about what might happen next in stories and gives them ample time to express their own ideas. Children are encouraged to freely explore different materials and media, such as sand, gloop and water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Information about children's home routines and starting points is routinely gathered from parents. The childminder tailors the provision to each child's individual needs, particularly regarding any dietary requirements. Her calm and nurturing manner helps to ensure children settle happily. She is attentive and positive when dealing with minor disputes between younger children. She provides additional resources and models kind behaviour to ease toddlers' frustration when learning to share popular toys. Children listen well to instructions. For example, they learn how to consider their own safety when engaging in cooking activities and carrying kitchen equipment. The childminder encourages children to develop their awareness of healthy lifestyles. She talks to children about the types of food that are good for them and supports them to follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and develop a good foundation for future learning. Two-year-old children show growing confidence in tackling new social experiences and are beginning to widen their friendships with others. Children become absorbed in activities, they concentrate well and remain focused in their self-chosen play. Their enjoyment and interest in reading are developing well, which helps to prepare them well for their eventual move to school. Toddlers keenly select familiar books and enjoy joining in with the repeated refrains.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498806 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1045337 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 4

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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 Thetford, Norfolk. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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