Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 November 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm child-centred environment. She carefully organises her home so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She supports their play and learning well. Children make good progress in readiness for school. n Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their environment. They demonstrate that they have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n The childminder ensures that children receive a variety of experiences in her home and on outings. She helps to extend children's social skills. For example, the childminder regularly attends local groups with the children where they interact with other adults and children. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, in the childminder's garden

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This provision is good

or on trips out to places in the environment. This helps to promote children's good health and support their physical development. n The childminder reflects on and is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. However, she has not yet pinpointed ways to drive this even further. n The childminder does not consistently engage all parents in their children's learning to promote consistency between the setting and home.

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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 identify and set challenging goals to raise the quality of the provision and outcomes for children to the highest level n encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. 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 keeps up to date with changes and attends pertinent training courses to acquire new skills. This contributes to good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice and new ideas. She ensures that parents are fully aware of the policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and older children through questionnaires. These enable her to make positive changes to continually improve her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder has attended training to ensure that she can protect children and knows the appropriate action to take should she have a concern about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and takes photographs of them in their play to evidence their learning. She routinely monitors children's progress by tracking their development. This enables her to identify any gaps in their learning. Children lead their own play. The childminder supports children's decision-making skills effectively. Children are actively engaged during their time at the setting. The childminder gets down to children's level. She talks to them and actively listens to what they have to say. The childminder uses opportunities well to incorporate counting, colours and letters into children's play. Books feature heavily in the environment and children access them readily. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories, using different tones to bring them to life. This helps to boost children's enjoyment of books and supports their literacy skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder asks parents to provide information about their child when they first start at her setting. She follows children's routines to promote continuity of care. The childminder provides purposeful opportunities for children to manage tasks for themselves. For example, she encourages children to sit on a chair to make it easier for them to put on their own boots with increasing independence. The childminder provides support when necessary. She gives gentle reminders to help children learn about promoting their own health. For example, the childminder prompts children to cover their mouth while coughing. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem and confidence. Children gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain many skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, children develop their independence as they actively explore at their own pace and select the items they wish to play with. Children have regular opportunities to develop their early writing skills. They learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413018 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10065016 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays but excluding family holidays. The childminder works occasional Saturdays.

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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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