Childminder EY499036

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 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 broad selection of resources which interests children and encourages them to explore and learn through self-chosen play. Children make consistent levels of progress in relation to their age and stage of development.  The childminder develops close relationships with parents. She shares information about children's daily care and learning, which helps parents to support their children's interests at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and skills, and has identified some relevant training which she would like to attend. For example, she has booked herself onto training to extend her understanding of caring for two-year-old children.  Children are self-assured and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind and considerate, and meets the emotional needs of the children very well. She uses good levels of praise, which help to support children's emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not organise group activities to fully engage younger children and support their independent exploration.  The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to learn to do things for themselves.

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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

 develop the organisation of some group activities to help keep children fully engaged and motivated in their learning  make the most of all opportunities to encourage children to do things for themselves and develop their growing independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation, such as the suitability of adults working and living on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments inside her home and on outings, which helps children to explore and play safely. The childminder monitors the progress children make and shares these with the parents so that she can quickly identify and address any gaps in their child's learning. She knows how to build strong partnerships with other professionals, such as other childminders, to share best practice and help raise standards further in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about what children can and cannot do when they start. She uses this information well to plan for what children need to learn next to help them progress in their learning. Children develop their creative skills well. For example, they paint with their hands and a selection of tools. Children use their imaginative skills in their play. For example, they pretend to care for dolls, dressing, feeding and soothing them. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. The childminder reads stories to them, which helps to encourage a love of books. For example, older children talk about their favourite pictures and characters, while younger children enjoy exploring sensory books. They begin to give meaning to marks, as they paint familiar letters, such as 'D' for daddy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed in the childminder's home where she effectively meets their emotional needs. Babies snuggle up to the childminder, demonstrating they feel safe when they are tired or need reassurance. They follow the childminder when she briefly moves out of sight and smile when she reappears. The childminder supports children to develop good health and physical skills. For example, she ensures children have access to outdoor play and takes them to play in the park. She encourages parents to provide healthy lunches and gently reminds children to use good manners and sit at the table when eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Babies thrive in an exciting and caring environment, for example, they explore the resources with ease. They have space to toddle, crawl and pick up toys that interest them. Older children are motivated and enjoy learning. They develop good social skills. Children develop good commination and language skills. Older children talk confidently and use a good range of vocabulary. Younger children babble, and are beginning to repeat words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499036 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1048242 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Aylsham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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