Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 21 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder demonstrates a real passion for her role. She provides a very child- centered, stimulating and well-resourced environment, indoors and outside. The childminder understands how children learn and provides high-quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and individual needs, to help them progress well. n Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they are happy and emotionally secure in their surroundings. n The childminder observes children and routinely monitors their progress by tracking their development. She uses this information to plan targeted next steps for children effectively. n Children spend lots of time outdoors in the fresh air and are physically active. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical well-being. Children benefit from a wealth of first-hand experiences, such as going for walks in the local

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The provision is good

environment and regularly visiting the childminder's allotment, where they use tools to dig, plant and water. n The childminder reflects on and evaluates her setting to identify ongoing improvements. She regularly engages with other childminders to keep up to date with changes and share good practice and new ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently engage all parents in their children's learning to promote better consistency between the setting and home.

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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

n encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. She spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder completes training courses to continue to enhance her own skills. This contributes towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. Parents express their thoughts about the service the childminder provides. They are extremely complimentary of the childminder and state they recommend her to others. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children. She fully understands her role to protect children in her care and actively promotes children's safety and well- being throughout the day. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and plans activities that help to engage them and build on their learning. For example, children fill and empty containers and experiment with objects in water. The childminder gets down to children's level and seizes opportunities to extend their learning. For example, she talks about items that float and sink, and sings rhymes to incorporate numbers, as children play. Children are motivated and interested. They develop their concentration, for example, as they rotate puzzle pieces to place them into the board. The childminder supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. For instance, she names the different animals in a puzzle and encourages children to imitate the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, caring and nurturing environment. She takes time to support new children to settle and works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. The childminder organises her home efficiently and children access the areas and resources safely. She provides children with praise as she recognises their efforts and achievements. Children develop their sense of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder freshly prepares meals that accommodate children's dietary needs to enable them to eat a healthy and varied diet. She helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, the childminder regularly attends local groups with the children where they interact with other adults and children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for their future learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, they develop their independence as they make decisions about the items they wish to play with. Children are inquisitive and confident to explore their environment. They make friends and learn how to share and take turns. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500515 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10067379 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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