Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 July 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 is professional and well organised. She is dedicated to providing children with good-quality care and education. She completes her own research to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and to continually develop her practice. n The childminder knows children well. She knows what interests them and plans enjoyable activities that keep them motivated to learn for prolonged periods. Children are busy and active throughout the day. n The childminder shares information with parents about children's progress and about her plans for children's future learning. She finds out what children learn outside of the setting and incorporates this into her plans to continue their development. n The childminder is kind and caring. Children are confident in the warm and homely environment. Children build a secure emotional attachment with the childminder and develop good relationships with their peers.

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The provision is good

n The childminder teaches children to be independent. Young children are cooperative when the childminder helps them to get ready to go outdoors. Older children are competent in self-care. n Children are eager learners and enjoy participating in new experiences. They are willing to have a go at difficult tasks and show their determination to succeed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully challenge older children to problem solve and think critically. Sometimes, she asks questions and provides answers before giving children time to think and respond.

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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 opportunities for older children to think critically and work out problems for themselves.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedure she must follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant and completes ongoing checks to maintain a safe environment for children. She supervises children closely and encourages them to take managed risks, such as when using large play equipment. The childminder reflects on what she provides and seeks feedback from parents. She adopts new systems to enhance how she works in partnership with parents. This has a positive impact on parent partnerships and enables high levels of continuity in children's care and learning. Parents comment positively about the childminder's care and her support for children's learning. The childminder is well qualified and uses her skills and knowledge well to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

provide children with interesting learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's well-planned learning environment captures children's interest and imagination. The childminder skilfully follows children's ideas to extend their learning. She sits at children's level and joins in with their play. She commentates on what children do. The childminder names animals when young children play with a toy farm. She encourages them to make the sounds of animals and children happily respond. Outdoor, children explore with ice. Older children use scales to weigh and balance the ice. Younger children enjoy the sensory feel of ice and handle it as it melts. The childminder completes ongoing assessments of children's development. She uses the information to provide targeted learning opportunities for children that help them to continue their good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident to make choices about what they want to do. They freely access resources indoors and outdoors. Children behave well. They listen and respond to the childminder's instructions. The childminder teaches children to share resources. Children are friendly, polite and use good manners. The childminder praises children for their achievements. She engages in conversation with them about their lives outside of the setting. This helps to boost children's self-esteem. Children are physically active. They enjoy playing in the fresh air. They climb and slide safely. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She talks to children about the food they eat and about where it comes from. Young children name the fruit that they eat. The childminder teaches children to maintain good hygiene and helps them to understand how to keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in all areas of their learning and development. They are enthusiastic and eager learners. They are confident communicators and develop good social skills. Young children quickly expand their range of vocabulary. Older children concentrate well in self-chosen tasks. Children gain important skills to help to prepare them for the challenges in the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253525 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064988 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Hempnall, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. 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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