Hodgett, Adele Jeannie

Inspection date 30 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 well-qualified childminder provides children with a welcoming and family environment. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder supports children's play and learning well. Children make good progress in readiness for school. n Children's safety is a priority. The childminder maintains a safe environment, supervises children well and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder is committed to providing children with high-quality care and learning experiences. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder keeps up to date with changes and completes additional training courses to continue to enhance her own skills and improve outcomes for children. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden or on trips out to places in the local area. These help to promote children's good health

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The provision is good

and support their physical development. 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.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not gather precise information from them about their children's abilities when they first start at her setting.

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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 work more closely with parents when children first start, to gather detailed information about what their children can already do so that their starting points in learning can be collaboratively identified on entry.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder values the opportunity to share information with others. She regularly engages with childminders to share good practice and new ideas. The childminder reviews activities to identify how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the service she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understands wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder has attended training to ensure that she can protect children. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has a concern about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children lead their own play. For example, they enjoy playing with the role-play kitchen and play food. The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play experiences. She supports children's language development very well. The childminder models language effectively, asks questions that encourage children to respond and holds engaging discussions to support their learning further. Children enjoy talking to the childminder about experiences they have outside of her setting. The childminder plans activities that build on children's learning, to support their continuing progress. For instance, they use scissors to cut around pictures. Children of all ages are motivated and interested. They develop good concentration and perseverance as they use equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children positively thrive in the childminder's care. They are happy individuals who show great independence. Children behave well and enjoy spending time at the setting. The childminder builds their confidence and self-esteem, giving meaningful praise and encouragement. Children develop good social skills. The childminder attends local groups with children. She guides children well to take turns and share resources. Children are polite and use good manners. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill. Children develop a practical sense of responsibility as they join in with tidying toys away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. They are familiar with the daily routines and eagerly join in with rhymes. Children have many opportunities to develop their early reading and writing skills. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder. Children become more independent. For example, they collect their shoes and put them on before going outside. They learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before eating and after using the toilet. Children attend to their own personal care needs relevant to their age and ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501344 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10067408 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in North Walsham, Norfolk. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4. She 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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