Childminder EY498138

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 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 has robust arrangements for safeguarding. She talks knowledgably about the indicators of abuse and her responsibility to protect the children in her care. The childminder has reviewed and updated her safeguarding policy to ensure that it reflects the local guidelines.  The childminder is committed to the continuous development of her setting and the provision of a good-quality care and learning experience for children. She is aware of her strengths and has plans in place to manage and address the weaknesses she has identified.  The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She observes and assesses their learning well. The childminder provides varied and interesting activities to support children's good progress.  Children are happy and settled in this welcoming setting. The childminder is a good role model who is calm, gentle and treats children with positive regard. She provides a

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This provision is good

'home-from-home' experience where children are happy and confident.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not persevere in her efforts to build partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children.  Sometimes, specifically during adult-led activities, the childminder does not fully encourage children 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

 persevere with efforts to build partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children  create more opportunities for children to do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She completes relevant training to further her own professional development. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and good-practice guidance to ensure that she continues to meet the statutory requirements. For example, she has reviewed how she collects and stores information relating to children following recent changes in data protection legislation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes necessary steps to ensure that children play safely indoors and outside. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder is dedicated to working together with them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's day and their developmental progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's self-chosen play and their natural instinct to discover and explore. For example, children exclaim with delight as they search through the fruit and vegetable plants and find a red strawberry. The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of toys and resources that is appropriate for the age of the children attending. She is actively engaged in their imaginative play, readily taking on the role of 'patient' so that the children can be 'doctors'. They confidently base their play on their own experiences and understand the use of medical equipment. For example, they know that the thermometer is used to check a person's temperature. The childminder asks questions to challenge children's thinking and gives them time to consider and express their own responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children in her care. Children are secure in her care and readily go to her to share their play experiences. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gently reminds them of the consistent boundaries throughout the day. For example, she reminds children about using quiet voices indoors. Children develop a good awareness of the need to respect the needs of others. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. They learn about the importance of good hygiene practices, such as why we need to brush our teeth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a firm foundation for future learning, such as when they move on to nursery or school. Children are confident and motivated learners. They concentrate well on activities led by the childminder and are able to follow instructions. Children understand that print carries meaning. They write some letters of their first name accurately. Children show a good awareness of numbers and counting. Older children understand how to find the total number of items in two groups by counting all of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498138 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1040418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Great Hockham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am 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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