Childminder in Norfolk

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 provides a child-centred and well-resourced environment where children develop a strong sense of belonging. Children benefit greatly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning. They relish time in her garden, delight in being physically active, explore natural materials and learn about nature.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans high-quality learning experiences, which reflect children's interests and individual learning needs. Parents comment that they value and appreciate the good care and learning opportunities provided for their children.  Children's safety and welfare are given high priority. The childminder carries out robust checks every day to help ensure the premises are secure and equipment is safe.  Children build secure attachments to the childminder. They play happily alongside her and are confident to ask for support. She is caring and sensitive to children's needs and

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This provision is good

is a positive role model to children who thrive in her care.

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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.  At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think through and express their ideas in response to her questions.

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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  enhance teaching strategies to provide children with more time to think about and respond to questions.

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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, her assistant 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 qualified, professional and well organised. 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 knows the possible signs of abuse and understands wider issues surrounding child protection. She recently employed an assistant. Robust employment and vetting procedures are implemented to help ensure the assistant is experienced and suitable to work with children. The childminder has good systems in place to ensure her assistant understands her role, responsibilities and policies; and to monitor the assistant's working practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group with which she is working. She recognises the shorter concentration span of the younger children and readily changes to another activity when they want to move on. She is actively involved in children's play and extends activities to challenge their learning. For example, when playing a matching game, the childminder takes the opportunity to introduce counting and new vocabulary, and emphasise letter sounds. Children participate enthusiastically, take turns well and set up the game to play again. Children happily explore the range of toys and resources. They enjoy pouring and filling containers in the water tray and digging in sand. They make marks with paintbrushes, pens and chalks. This helps children to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. The childminder works closely with parents and they regularly share information about children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and secure in the childminder's home. She takes time to settle children well and is very attentive to their needs and emotions. The childminder takes children on outings, which enhances their experiences. For example, they visit the library, shops or local events where they meet other adults and children. Photographs of children enjoying a wide variety of activities are displayed, prompting children to talk about their experiences and friends within the setting. The childminder has clear expectations for behaviour and safety. She teaches children to be kind to their friends and guides them well to take turns, share resources and be considerate of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed for their future education. They show an eagerness to explore, investigate and try to discover how things work. Children become confident communicators. They make decisions, such as what they would like to play with, and readily share their ideas. Children show imagination as they pretend to travel to the moon in a cardboard box that they have helped make into a rocket. They count and identify colours during their play and learn about different shapes and sizes. Children develop a keen interest in books and enjoy singing rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498937 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1048493 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 10

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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 Norwich. She works with a co-childminder and employs an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6. She 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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