Childminder, Out-of school day care in Norfolk

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 25 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly seeks feedback from children and parents to provide ideas for improvements and support her selection of new resources and activities. For example, questionnaires show that parents are happy with changes to snacks offered to children and illustrate which activities children enjoy best. n Children settle quickly and enjoy their time with the childminder. She supports them well to develop self-confidence. Children build good relationships with the childminder and other children. They are eager to talk about their day and listen to their friends. n Parents feel well-informed about their children's time with the childminder and comment on how eager their children are to attend each day. They particularly appreciate the home-from-home atmosphere and how warm and approachable the childminder is. n The childminder knows the children well. She asks thoughtful questions about their day

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This provision is good

and uses opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding as they reply and ask questions too. This supports children's communication and language skills. n The effectiveness of information sharing with the early years teachers at the schools children attend is variable. The two-way flow of information is not so successful at some schools to fully support consistency for every child.

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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 explore further ways of sharing information with others who provide care and learning for children to consistently support all children attending to the fullest extent.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the kitchen, sitting room and conservatory. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She is aware of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and of situations which are harmful to children. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. The childminder also uses online research and discussions with other childminders to help keep her professional knowledge current and provide new ideas or skills. The childminder is vigilant about supporting children's welfare and keeping her home safe and secure. For example, she regularly reviews comprehensive risk assessments of her premises and all visitors are checked before being allowed to enter.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities using her knowledge of children's interests and relevant events, such as Christmas. She provides a broad range of resources and experiences for children to choose from. For example, children practise their physical skills as they use tweezers to place beads on craft mats. Children particularly enjoy the creative and craft activities on offer. They paint plaster magnets alongside their friends and draw illustrations for their stories. The childminder organises activities to allow children to explore their own ideas and thoughts. She provides a wide selection of materials and supports children sensitively to use them. Children ask the childminder for help with difficult tasks or support in writing words, such as when they make Christmas cards and decorations. The childminder enables children to engage with activities uninterrupted when appropriate. She also supports children to continue their play from an earlier

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

session by placing certain toys or games to one side while they are at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents when children begin attending to help them to settle into the new environment. Children make choices about what they would like to do from a range of activities and resources. They make suggestions to the childminder and talk about past activities they really enjoyed. Children show they feel secure and valued in the childminder's care. They understand the house rules and expectations for their behaviour. The childminder encourages children to play collaboratively and include others. Children behave well, are considerate towards others and use good manners. The childminder encourages good hygiene habits and all children manage their own personal hygiene needs appropriately for their age. The childminder works with parents to meet children's dietary needs. She offers children choices from a balanced range of snack options and encourages them to select healthy options such as fruit. Children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

speak confidently to the inspector. They talk about the friends they have made at the childminder's house and how much fun they have.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473964 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10083172 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Taverham, Norfolk. The childminding service is offered during term time only as before- and after-school care from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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