Childminder in Breckland

Childminder report 5 Hendon Avenue, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 6JW

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Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 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 The childminder and her assistant are both well qualified. They have a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. They know the children very well and plan a programme of activities that focuses closely on children's interests and what they need to learn next, to support children's good progress. Outings are well planned to extend children's learning opportunities and provide new experiences. n The childminder provides a very welcoming and child-centred environment where children are confident and settled. Children make independent choices from the wide range of resources and planned activities and show a real enthusiasm for learning. Children remain constantly engaged in interesting opportunities throughout the day. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder regularly exchanges information with them about children's learning and achievements. Parents comment that the childminder and her assistant provide a caring approach and an excellent start

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The provision is good

to their children's lives. They highly value the support and advice given to families. n The childminder and her assistant nurture children's emotional well-being very well and children thrive in their care. They are very attentive to children's needs and children show they are happy, settled and emotionally secure in their surroundings. n Children develop good social skills. The childminder takes them to groups and meets with other childminders, where they interact with other children and adults. Children are very much part of the community. They regularly visit a home for older people and take part in organised activities, such as gardening, alongside the residents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder and her assistant do not use the most effective questioning techniques to support children's thinking and problem-solving 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 strengthen the quality of questioning strategies to better support children's thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 that this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and committed to providing children with the highest quality care and learning experiences. She works closely with an assistant. Together, they reflect on their provision and identify ways to make improvements, such as developing the garden to enhance children's learning opportunities. They update and enhance their knowledge effectively through research and meeting other practitioners to share good practice and new ideas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant complete relevant training and they understand their responsibility to safeguard children, and the wider issues surrounding child protection. They are highly skilled in teaching children ways to protect themselves and how to keep safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know children's individual learning needs. They provide activities that offer challenge and successfully engage and motivate children to learn. Ongoing assessments enable them to quickly identify any emerging gaps in learning, promptly seek advice from other professionals and provide children with targeted support. Children's language development is promoted very well. They naturally hold meaningful conversations with children, supporting children's pronunciation and extending their vocabulary through play. Opportunities for children's early mathematical development are plentiful. Concepts of size, shape and space are skilfully woven into activities. Children eagerly explore the autumn themed tray and confidently identify materials, such as conkers and acorns. They learn print carries meaning, excitedly finding letters hidden in the tray to build words linked to the autumn theme. Older

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children show their ability to link letters to sounds and recognise the familiar letters of their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build extremely close bonds with the childminder and assistant. They encourage children to talk about their families and experiences, to help them learn about other people. Children develop extremely positive attitudes, enjoy being the 'special helper' and are eager to help others. They play well alongside each other and friendships are developing. Children are supremely confident in the setting, interact confidently with visitors and express what they like playing with. The childminder and assistant constantly provide praise and encouragement to help children recognise their achievements and boost their self-confidence. Children enjoy playing energetically. They independently follow good hygiene routines and eat healthily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills for their future education. They are confident speakers, listen carefully and follow instructions well. They independently manage their self-care skills. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. They handle tools, such as glue sticks and pens, with increasing control and some write their name clearly on their artwork. Children count confidently, recognise numbers and colours and are beginning to understand concepts of addition and subtraction. They develop a keen interest in books and enjoy singing familiar rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY223006 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064985 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She holds a relevant qualification at level 6 and works with an assistant who is qualified to level 5. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm 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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