Childminder in South Norfolk

Childminder report 44 Willbye Avenue, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4NW

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Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 October 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of an assistant who works with her on the premises. n At times, the childminder and her assistants miss opportunities to extend young children's language development to the highest level.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder shows a commitment to professional development. She keeps up to date with mandatory training and regularly seeks opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. n Children have a wide range of opportunities to play, learn and explore. They play well alongside each other indoors and outside. Children show good levels of motivation and engagement in their activities. n Children behave well. The childminder and her assistants interact positively and warmly with children. They help babies develop secure attachments, offering cuddles and reassurance when required. n The childminder works well with parents, the local children's centre and other settings that children attend. She helps families to seek support when required. n Children develop the skills required for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. They make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder works well with her co-childminder and assistants, who are well qualified for their roles. They each have a focused professional development plan in place to drive improvement. n The childminder regularly checks children's development. She notices any areas where they need extra support and puts plans in place to help close gaps in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date provide Ofsted with the required information so that checks can be completed to confirm the suitability of all assistants working on the premises. 18/10/2018

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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 make the most of opportunities to extend children's language development to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants interacting with the children during a range of activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's individual learning records, and the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to discuss children's learning, her professional development and plans for improvement. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of an assistant who regularly works with her on the premises. However, the assistant has a Disclosure and Barring Service check and is well supervised when working with children. The childminder ensures that her assistants attend mandatory training, such as first aid and child protection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the signs of abuse. She understands how to report any concerns. Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended further training on monitoring the work of her assistants. She gives them regular feedback about their practice. Together, they identify professional development opportunities to benefit the children they care for. The childminder identifies ways to improve her provision. For instance, she installed tyres in the outdoor area to offer children a variety of ways to climb and balance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children of different ages show good levels of interest in their learning, for example, as they explore a 'treasure basket' full of natural objects. Babies enjoy exploring the different textures, while older children show good imagination, such as using a whisk and wooden rings to create a 'chocolate cake'. The childminder and her assistants choose resources to help young babies to focus on objects and develop their strength. Children enjoy exploring books, dressing up and playing outside in the well-planned garden. Children have good opportunities to develop their coordination and early writing skills. For example, they carefully poke straws through holes in flowerpots and make marks with a range of materials. The childminder involves parents in children's learning. They contribute to assessments and share information about their child's interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The identified weakness in leadership and management has the potential to affect children's welfare. However, the childminder demonstrates a commitment to keeping children safe. She carries out daily checks of her home and ensures that the premises are secure. Babies settle well when they first start in the childminder's care. The childminder works with parents to find out babies routines and preferences. She understands that very young babies need close contact with their carers and regularly offers opportunities for this with lots of cuddles and reassurance. The childminder notices when children wish to play outside and gives them opportunities for exercise in the large garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young babies develop their social awareness through eye contact and facial expressions, showing interest in the people around them and offering smiles to familiar adults. Older babies explore and pull themselves up to standing with support. Toddlers develop their confidence and communicate their preferred activities. Pre-school children show good levels of concentration and freely explore materials. Children of all ages enjoy listening to stories and rhymes. Parents give very good feedback about the childminder's service. They say she provides a 'great setting' and the childminder, her co-childminder and assistants make a 'lovely team'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303018 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064994 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 12 Number of children on roll 45 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She works with a co-childminder and assistants who hold relevant qualifications at level 2 and 3.

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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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