Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 11 September 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-organised childminder keeps robust records to promote children's welfare. She provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children feel safe and secure. n The childminder targets each learning opportunity to children's individual needs. Children engage well for prolonged periods. The childminder follows children's interests as they play and challenges them to further their development. n Children communicate well. The childminder talks to children throughout the day. She asks them questions and comments on what they do. The childminder models words for children to hear and repeat to expand their range of vocabulary. n Children build strong bonds with the childminder. They are confident to express their views to which the childminder always responds positively. Children choose what they want to do from the good range of activities that the childminder offers. n Children eagerly share resources and are kind to their friends. The childminder uses

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The provision is good

positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. She praises them often to raise their self-esteem. The childminder keeps children busy and interested throughout the day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not access a broad range of professional development opportunities to help her to enrich her knowledge and achieve high-quality teaching. n The childminder does not achieve highly successful partnership working with all parents. While she keeps parents informed about children's daily experiences, she does not share detailed information about children's progress and her plans for their future learning.

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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 a wide range of professional development opportunities to enrich learning experiences for children and to achieve inspirational teaching practice n strengthen partnership working with parents to secure high levels of continuity and support for children's learning to promote their rapid progress.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the signs to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report her concerns and to whom. She completes ongoing checks of the premises to ensure she minimises all risks to children and keeps them safe. The childminder adopts effective strategies to support those children who speak English as an additional language. She values children's home language and gives them opportunities to hear their language in the setting. The childminder introduces new words in English for children to learn to expand their range of vocabulary. She takes children to local groups to widen their experiences and to support their learning. Visitors to the group read traditional nursery rhymes to children. The childminder continues children's interests in rhymes when they return to the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She reviews her practice and accurately assesses their level of development and checks on the progress they make. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting opportunities to encourage children to explore and use their imagination. She gives children close attention and support. The childminder gets down to their level and joins in with their play. She engages children in each opportunity. Children enjoy playing with play dough. The childminder asks children questions as they play to which they eagerly respond. Children explore size and length and decide which piece of dough is the longest. They learn to share the dough. They name the different colours, shapes and the animal shaped cutters that they use. The childminder enhances children's vocabulary and names unfamiliar animals. Children repeat the names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children access outdoor play and exploration each day. They visit the local park to practise their physical skills on the large play equipment. They go on walks in the woods to explore nature. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She provides children with a healthy snack. She ensures that those children with any allergies or special dietary requirements eat food that is safe and supports their good health. The childminder is sensitive to children's changing needs. She reassures children when they are tired. They sit quietly with the childminder and listen to a story. Children are confident and enjoy sharing their achievements with others. The childminder encourages children to be independent and to develop a sense of responsibility. Children help to tidy away resources when they have finished playing with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well. Some children show advanced levels of development for their age. Children eagerly join in activities and are motivated to learn. They communicate well and develop good social skills. Children listen carefully to stories and rhymes. They show good recall and repeat rhymes. Children gain key skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, such as the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501428 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10067399 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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