Childminder EY334235

Inspection date 24 August 2018 Previous inspection date 22 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 offers a welcoming and friendly environment. She gets down to the children's level and interacts with them well. She has a good understanding of how to extend children's knowledge and skills through play. n Parents are full of praise for the service the childminder provides. They say she is passionate about the happiness and development of every child. The childminder talks to parents about children's interests and uses this information to plan enjoyable activities that children clearly enjoy. n Children develop important skills needed for the next steps in their learning. They learn to communicate clearly and listen well for their age. n The childminder uses her local community to enhance children's learning. For example, she takes children on visits to the library, play area and to see the horses in the village. n Children develop positive and caring relationships with the childminder. They invite her

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The provision is good

to share in their play. For instance, they enjoy a spontaneous game of hide and seek, and repeat this over and over again. n Children have good opportunities to develop a love of books. The childminder provides books to support children's interests. She points out the pictures and makes the stories fun as they share them together. n The childminder is able to identify strengths in her practice and discuss the areas of her provision she would like to develop further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's ongoing professional development is not highly focused on enhancing her practice to the highest possible standard.

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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 seek further professional development opportunities to drive continual improvement and enhance teaching to the very highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during a range of activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's individual learning records, and the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to discuss children's learning, her professional development and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. She is able to name signs of abuse and understands how to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure that children play in a safe environment. The childminder is able to accurately evaluate her service and monitors children's learning carefully. She makes observations of children as they play and uses these to make regular assessments of their progress. She notices any gaps in children's development and plans the next steps in their learning to help them catch up. When children start at the setting, the childminder discusses with parents what their children are able to do and uses this information to make assessments of children's starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good, enthusiastic teacher. She spends lots of time playing with children and following their interests. Children enjoy the activities the childminder provides. They have lots of fun as they pretend to cook food for their babies in the role- play kitchen. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She provides a clear commentary as toddlers play and teaches them new words. Children have interesting opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding. The childminder models how to count during play activities and encourages children to explore size, such as when sorting the stacking cups. Children's interests are valued and extended. For example, the childminder plans a visit to a local farm for children who particularly like animals and the noises they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent and do lots of things for themselves. Even when toddlers find things tricky, she encourages them to keep trying until they succeed. The childminder offers lots of praise for children's perseverance. Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and enjoy her company very much. The childminder works well with parents, for instance, to plan settling-in sessions, where children attend for short periods with their parents to help them become comfortable in her care. Children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise, such as playing in the garden and regular walks around the village. Parents are very pleased with the support the childminder offers for children's dietary needs, such as keeping a diary of the food children eat, when required.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and are able to do lots of things for themselves. They achieve expected milestones and often make better than typical progress from their starting points. Toddlers are able to say a range of words and communicate their wants and needs. They take an active part in their self-care, such as collecting the mat for nappy changes and washing their hands. Older children are well prepared for school. They recognise their name and practise writing letters. The childminder helps children become confident in their own abilities so they are ready for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10065002 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Southery, Downham Market. She operates all year round. During term time, the childminder operates from 9am to 5pm on Monday, and from 8am to 4pm Tuesday to Thursday. She childminder offers care during school holidays from Monday to Friday by arrangement. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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