Childminder in Breckland

Childminder report 14 Meadow Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 7NF

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 31 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 Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their environment. They show that they have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. Parents share information about their child and the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's day. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical development. Children have good opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder plans trips out to places, such as soft-play areas and parks. n The childminder supports children's play and learning well. She makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what children can do. The childminder uses this information to plan targeted next steps for children effectively. Children make good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not seek her own rich and diverse learning opportunities to help her achieve high quality teaching practice. n The childminder does not always provide children who prefer to learn and play outdoors with the best possible opportunities to enhance their early reading and writing skills.

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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 broaden skills and knowledge and enhance teaching practice to a high level n enrich the range of activities for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors, to extend their learning to the highest levels.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She reviews activities she plans for the children. She monitors how well they go so she can plan ways to improve them further. The childminder ensures that children receive a wide variety of experiences in her home and on outings. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders, with the children, to help to extend their social skills and confidence as they meet with other adults and children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She is fully aware of what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children freely access a wide range of toys. The childminder supports children's decision- making skills effectively. She gets down to their level and joins in with their play experiences. The childminder provides good support and encouragement to enhance children's communication skills. She talks to children as they play. For instance, the childminder names colours as children select toys. She listens well to children, sensitively repeating words back, so that they can hear them pronounced correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children learn to be polite and demonstrate good manners. They develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder to tidy away toys before starting another activity. The childminder praises children as she recognises their efforts and achievements. Children respond to the childminder's praise with increased confidence in their abilities. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as how to cross the road, so they learn to identify risks for themselves. She supports children to prepare emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as the move on to nursery or school. Children become more independent. For example, they collect their shoes from the hall, and put them on before going outside. The childminder provides support when necessary. Children enjoy looking at books indoors with the childminder. They have opportunities to count during their daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239078 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064986 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. Weekend and bank holiday care is available by arrangement. 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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