Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 31 August 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 is committed to the provision of a good-quality care and learning experience for all children. She has taken positive steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. For example, the childminder now considers the individual learning needs of the children in her care. She plans and provides them with purposeful and challenging play experiences. n The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day, both through written information and daily verbal feedback. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development to help her improve her provision. For example, she has completed training in how to put teaching into practice. She has implemented what she has learnt to promote better outcomes for children. n The childminder checks the progress of the children in her care regularly. She identifies

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This provision is good

any emerging gaps in children's learning, so that appropriate interventions can be implemented. n Children make good progress in their speech and language development. The childminder actively listens to what children have to say and responds positively to them. n Children build close emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in this friendly, welcoming and inclusive childminding setting. The childminder knows about children's home lives and talks to them about their families, significantly enhancing their sense of belonging. n The childminder does not always give children time to finish one activity to their satisfaction before moving on to the next.

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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 give children time to complete tasks to their own satisfaction before moving them on to another activity.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance to ensure that she continues to meet the statutory requirements. She makes sure her assistant is clear about their role and responsibilities. The childminder reflects on the service that she provides and has an action plan in place to bring about improvement which she reviews regularly to ensure the good-quality care, teaching and learning. The childminder encourages parents to continue to share what they know about their child as part of an effective two-way flow of information. This helps to support the childminder in meeting children's individual learning needs. Parents are happy with the service provided, describing the childminder as 'calm, kind and patient'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She talks confidently about their likes, dislikes and interests. The quality of teaching is good overall, supporting children to make good progress. The childminder is led by what children want to do and she is actively engaged in their play. For example, when children show an interest in a matching game she joins in with them. Children are helped to follow the instructions. The childminder provides children with a running commentary as they play. Children are encouraged to repeat back unfamiliar words and become confident communicators. The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of age-appropriate toys and resources, indoors and outside. Children choose freely from the toys available to them, supporting their independence and sense of belonging effectively. Children are enthusiastic to explore and investigate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder is a good role model who has high expectations of children's behaviour. Clear and consistent boundaries are in place for children's behaviour. The childminder gently reminds children of these. She considers the age and level of understanding of the children when managing unwanted behaviour. Children are helped to play harmoniously together. The childminder ensures that all children can participate in activities at their own level. They are included well in all activities and routines of the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good foundations for future learning, such as moving on to school. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical well-being. Children enjoy the activities provided. They understand that print carries meaning. Older children recognise some initial letters, such as the first letter of their name. Children count confidently as they play and use mathematical language spontaneously. They readily talk about bigger and smaller as they compare the height of toy trees.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474373 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10084722 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 3 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 31 August 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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Registers

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