Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 28 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 is reflective and committed to providing high-quality experiences for children in her care. She regularly seeks feedback from parents and uses this to improve her service, testing different ways to communicate with families. n Children readily share their ideas in a group as they work together to build train tracks and to make a den in the garden. They listen to each other and begin to develop key skills, such as taking turns. n The childminder has high expectations for what each child can achieve. She effectively monitors children's progress, which helps her to plan interesting activities to support their development and to identify any gaps in learning which may require additional support or targeted activities. n Children settle quickly and develop secure bonds with the childminder. They are confident in their surroundings, showing they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

n Parents comment very positively on their children's experiences, such as the impact of the childminder's settling process and the variety of activities and outings their children enjoy at the setting. They praise the childminder's caring and approachable manner.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder builds effective partnerships with families but does not yet use parents' knowledge of their children's prior learning to identify children's starting points and enable targeted planning for their learning needs at the earliest stage. n The childminder communicates effectively with parents about children's progress but does not yet fully support the continuity of children's learning at 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 extend parental involvement in the monitoring of children's developmental progress to include their input in identifying children's starting points during enrolment n explore different ways to engage parents in their children's learning at home, as well as in the setting.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the potential signs that a child may be at risk of harm, as well as situations which could have a negative impact on them. She understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks her home frequently to ensure it is safe for children to access. She works well with parents to meet children's healthcare needs, such as allergies. The childminder regularly accesses training and researches new ideas. This supports her to offer children a wide range of learning opportunities and enhances her knowledge in a variety of areas, such as children's cognitive development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She uses accurate observations and assessments of children's development and learning to plan a targeted programme of activities which often relate to children's individual interests. The childminder joins in with children's play, skilfully introducing new vocabulary and concepts, such as size or quantity. This supports the development of children's language and mathematical skills. The childminder uses information from parents about home activities, such as holidays, to provide resources which are relevant to children's own experiences. The childminder offers frequent outings in the local area, where children enjoy activities, such as pond- dipping and mini-beast hunts. Children have plenty of opportunities for making marks. The childminder supplies different kinds of craft materials to enable children to experiment. This supports the development of their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and kind. They play cooperatively with each other. Older children often give babies toys, such as pretend telephones or spoons, so that they can join in too. Children enjoy a balanced diet. The childminder supports them to make healthy pizzas, grow their own vegetables and fruit in the garden, and bake their own bread rolls for lunch. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active outside in the childminder's garden, using ride-on vehicles and pushing wheelbarrows around. The childminder encourages children to take pride in their work, by displaying their paintings and drawings prominently. Children independently access toys and resources, choosing what they would like to do next.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They become confident talkers who are keen to talk about their special people and experiences outside the setting. Children explore and experiment with different materials. For example, they transport grains and water from the mud kitchen to a wheelbarrow, where they delight in pouring and mixing. Children identify their favourite books, often choosing to sit in a cosy space to turn the pages and repeat familiar phrases from the stories. Children begin to master key skills, such as putting on their own shoes and washing their hands independently. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499104 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10067346 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Garboldisham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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