Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 9 October 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 childminder reflects on the quality of her provision for children. She is committed to the continued development of her setting. She successfully implements her plan for ongoing development, so that she continually meets children's changing needs. n The childminder knows the children well. She completes regular assessments of their progress. She uses this information to plan activities and opportunities that are targeted to children's individual needs and help them to make good progress. n Children engage well in the opportunities that the childminder provides for them. The childminder joins in with their play and follows their interests. She introduces additional resources and ideas to keep play going to secure children's sustained engagement. n The childminder provides a calm and welcoming environment for children. She offers a good range of resources from which children freely choose. Children show that they are

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The provision is good

confident and settled in the childminder's home. n Children build a secure attachment with the childminder and enjoy the time they spend with her. Children behave well. They listen and respond to the childminder's instructions. The childminder teaches children to share resources and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not seek a wide range of professional development opportunities to help her to achieve high quality teaching practice. n Occasionally, the childminder does not build on children's interest in numbers, counting and shape to enhance their understanding of a wide range of mathematical concepts.

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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 access a broad range of professional development opportunities to add depth to knowledge and skills, and to enhance teaching to a high level n extend children's keen interest to explore number and shape, and provide them with highly challenging opportunities to enhance their mathematical development.

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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

The childminder is professional and well organised. She regularly updates the policies and procedures that underpin the smooth running of her setting. The childminder takes on board suggestions from parents and works closely with them to support children's individual needs. Parents comment positively about the childminder's practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has secure procedures in place to ensure that she reports any concerns she has about children's welfare quickly and to the appropriate professionals. The childminder makes ongoing safety checks of her premises and supervises children closely. The childminder takes children on outings, such as to the zoo to enhance their experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage well in the opportunities that the childminder provides for them. She joins in with their play and follows their interests. Together, they build a train track and develop a story as they play imaginatively. Children show high levels of concentration and involvement in activities. They are confident communicators and demonstrate good language development for their age. They have a wide range of vocabulary. Children show determination and focus. They use tweezers to pick up small objects. The childminder introduces a magnifying glass so that they can investigate closer. Children show their wonder and identify the characteristics of toy mini-beasts. The childminder shares information with parents about children's progress. She works collaboratively with them to support children's learning in the setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and show their respect for others. They develop a sense of care and responsibility for belongings and for each other. They are eager to help set up activities and to tidy them away when they have finished. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy food. The childminder follows parent's guidance and encourages children to choose from a wide range of healthy options. Children have regular physical play opportunities in the fresh air. They run around in the childminder's garden and visit local parks to play on the large play equipment. Children build their confidence and take small risks under the watchful supervision of the childminder. The childminder praises children often for their achievements and children know that they are valued. Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. Some children show advanced levels of development for their age. Children are keen and motivated learners who enjoy participating in a wide range of learning opportunities. They develop good social skills and are eager to try new opportunities. They abide by the childminder's rules and boundaries. Children gain important skills to help them to be prepared for the next stage of their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499445 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10067333 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Holt, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Registers

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