Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date 25 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is passionate about providing children with high-quality care and education. Children come first in the safe, warm and friendly environment. n The childminder values the diversity of children's lives. He gives those children who speak English as an additional language exceptional levels of support. This helps them to make high levels of progress. He introduces their home language into their play and encourages them to teach other children some words from their language. n Children build extremely secure relationships with the childminder. Younger children quickly settle and are eager to explore and investigate in the safe environment. The childminder anticipates children's changing interests and moods. He reacts immediately to provide continued support for their well-being and learning. n Children are eager to learn and they engage well in activities. The childminder, together with his co-childminder and his assistants, plan targeted learning opportunities to meet

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The provision is good

children's precise needs. They complete ongoing assessments of children's capabilities to ensure that they continue to progress well. n The childminder continually seeks ways to enhance his skills and knowledge. He is confident to share his views and ideas with other professionals and organisations. Equally, he learns from their knowledge and experience, such as how to enhance children's well-being and keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's plan to support his assistants' continuing professional development is not ambitious enough to help them to strive towards exceptional teaching practice.

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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 enhance the support given to assistants and implement an ambitious programme of ongoing professional development to help them to achieve excellence in their teaching practice.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder and his assistant at convenient times throughout the inspection. n The inspector 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 spoke to parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a deep understanding of how to promote children's welfare and keep them safe from harm. He knows how to identify risky situations for children and the signs that may indicate that they are at risk of harm. The childminder continually reflects on the quality of his childcare provision and how this supports children's good progress. He seeks ongoing improvements to enhance children's experiences. The childminder seeks parents' views and values the communication he has with them. He reassures those parents of children who have recently joined the setting and gives them detailed information about their child's day. Parents comment positively about the childminder's nurturing environment and that his provision is tailored to children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and consistently seeks to challenge them in their learning. He recognises younger children's efforts to move and supports them to develop their early walking skills. Children confidently hold on to his hands for reassurance and take some steps. The childminder provides them with encouragement and praise for their achievements. The childminder's assistant plans activities to promote their physical development, in which all children participate. For example, he challenges older children to draw shapes and lines to promote their early writing skills. Younger children use a range of resources to make marks. The childminder develops effective partnership working with parents. He keeps them informed about children's progress and gives them ideas for how they can support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder considers children's welfare and personal development as paramount. He uses every opportunity to promote their well-being. The childminder and his assistant are extremely vigilant and teach children how to manage risks for themselves. Babies have open and safe spaces to move around and show their supreme confidence and persistent desire to explore. Older children learn to value each other's differences and are accepting of other's needs. The childminder gives children the opportunity to reflect on their excellent behaviour. For example, he encourages them to use good manners and asks them about situations when they use good manners at home. Children have a sociable mealtime. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves with a spoon. The childminder role models how to use a knife and fork. The childminder explains to children about different food intolerances to enhance their understanding of healthy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

lifestyles and of how to create a safe environment for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. Those children who speak English as an additional language make particularly good rates of progress. Younger children are confident and eager to explore in the safe and friendly environment. Older children engage in rich and meaningful conversations with adults and develop secure friendships with their peers. The childminder prepares children well to take on the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421109 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10065019 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 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 60 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. He operates all year round from 6am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder also offers additional care outside of these hours and overnight care on an ad-hoc basis. He provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with up to two assistants or co-childminders at any one time.

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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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