Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date 16 September 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 assistants work well together to help children learn through interesting and enjoyable activities. n Children are well settled in the childminder's care. They show good bonds with the childminder and her assistants, and seek reassurance when required. n The qualified childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her service and monitors the work of her assistants. She meets with them regularly to discuss the quality of teaching, identify training needs and plan ongoing improvements. n Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They learn important skills to help prepare them for pre-school and school. For example, they learn new words, socialise with other children and learn to do lots of things for themselves. n Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They show they are happy and interested in the planned activities. Older children spontaneously speak about the fun

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The provision is good

they have and the exciting activities they take part in. n Parents are pleased with the service the childminder and her assistants offer. They say their children always look forward to their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On a few occasions, the childminder and her assistants miss opportunities to engage the youngest children fully in planned activities. n The childminder and her assistants have not fully considered how best to manage daily routines with children of different ages so that children remain highly focused and motivated.

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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 extend opportunities to enhance further the youngest children's full participation in activities n review the organisation of the daily routine to extend children's continued motivation and focus.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and development. n The inspector jointly evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times. n The inspector talked to parents and looked at written feedback to obtain their views. n The inspector reviewed documentation, such as the safeguarding policy. She viewed evidence of the suitability of those living and working in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants attend regular training to maintain their good understanding of how children learn. For example, they took part in a project to find out more about the characteristics of effective learning. From this, they reviewed and enhanced their teaching practice to ensure that they give children lots of time to think and follow their own ideas. The childminder works well with her assistants to monitor the progress children make in their learning. They observe what children can do and use this information to check they are meeting the expected milestones for their ages. The childminder and her assistants identify the next steps in learning for each child to close any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities based on their interests. For instance, they enjoy listening to a story about a witch and her cat for Halloween. The childminder extends this learning, for example, by helping children to cut and name shapes to decorate pumpkins. Children have lots of opportunities for 'messy play', where they explore a variety of materials. For instance, younger children thoroughly enjoy making, mixing and putting pretend bugs in the 'gloop', while older children follow instructions together to create 'slime'. Children develop their language and learn the meanings of new words. The childminder and her assistants regularly model new words for children. For example, they help them to say 'open' and 'shut' when they learn the movements needed to control scissors. Children develop their early mathematics well. They compare sizes and are encouraged to count during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are considerate of each other. Older children help younger children and listen well to adults. The childminder and her assistants give children lots of practice at becoming independent. Children confidently spread their crackers with cream cheese and help themselves to carrot sticks. The childminder supports healthy eating, for instance, by encouraging children to try new types of fruit and vegetables. She involves parents in encouraging their children to adopt healthy habits. For example, she encourages parents to offer children water and milk, rather than sugary drinks. Children show good attachments to the childminder and her assistants. They are confident and freely express their wants and needs. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares a daily diary with children's parents and other settings they attend to help promote a continuity of care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are reaching the expected milestones for their ages. They listen to stories and help to fill in the missing words. Children have good imaginations and follow their own ideas. Younger children talk well for their ages and play well alongside their peers. Children display growing coordination in their small movements. For example, they start to use scissors and control paintbrushes well as they mix and stir.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305283 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064996 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 35 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She works with assistants, one of whom holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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