Childminder in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Childminder report 8 John Davis Way, Watlington, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0TD

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Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 9 October 2014

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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 experienced childminder provides children with a welcoming, family environment. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and teaches them to be polite and use good manners. Children demonstrate that they have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well- being. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She supports children's play and learning well. Children make good progress, in readiness for school. n Children follow good hygiene routines. They have access to fresh air and exercise daily, which helps to promote their good health. For example, the childminder plans regular trips with the children to the local playground after collecting older children from school. This promotes children's physical well-being. n The childminder observes children and routinely monitors their progress by tracking

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The provision is good

their development. She uses this information to plan effectively for children's next steps in learning. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder keeps them updated with activities that their children engage in and provides regular opportunities for them to review their children's progress. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the care and learning she provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not have effective communication links with other settings that all children attend, to enable them to work closer together to fully meet their learning needs.

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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 strengthen partnerships with all early years settings that children attend, in order to fully promote continuity of care and learning for children.

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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 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder ensures that children receive a variety of experiences in her home and on outings. For example, she attends local groups with the children to help to extend their social skills and confidence. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She keeps up to date with developments in childcare and shares good practice with other childminders. The childminder completes training courses whenever possible to enhance her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. She regularly seeks the views of parents. This enables the childminder to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently engages children in good-quality learning opportunities throughout the day. She knows what interests children and regularly provides them with activities that build on their knowledge and skills. For instance, children are motivated and interested as they use letter-shaped sponges to print with paint. They listen to instructions and follow them well. The childminder takes opportunities to extend children's learning and development. She skilfully questions children and listens carefully to their answers. She uses good opportunities to incorporate mathematical language into children's play. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and the experiences they have outside of her setting. Children enjoy talking to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very comfortable in their environment. The childminder provides children with simple house rules so that they have a clear understanding of what she expects of them. The childminder routinely provides praise and encouragement as she recognises children's achievements. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill. Children learn about road safety rules when out with the childminder. The childminder 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 make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They have a positive attitude to learning and are keen to try out new experiences. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. They are learning to recognise letters and the sounds they represent. Children have opportunities to count and identify colours as they play. They are well prepared for the next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256557 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10069609 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Watlington, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from 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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