Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has made significant improvements to her practice since the last inspection and met all of the previous actions. n The childminder provides effective induction for new assistants. She carries out regular supervision and coaching of assistants, monitoring their practice to ensure that the quality of teaching is effective. n The childminder draws on the ideas that she has gained from recent training to ensure the activities she provides stimulate and challenge children. She uses detailed observations of children's learning to make regular, accurate assessments of their level of development. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder and her assistants engage effectively with the children. They form warm bonds, are sensitive to individual children's needs and follow their personal routines well. n The childminder makes effective use of online methods to share information about the

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This provision is good

children's day at the setting. She provides up-to-date records of children's development and ideas for extending learning at home so that parents can become more involved in their children's learning. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air to support their good health. They can play under the sheltered outdoor play area when the weather is poor. n On occasions, not enough attention is given to planning and delivering focused adult- led activities, to ensure that every child can fully benefit from each activity. n Overall, the home is clean and work surfaces are wiped down before use. However, at times, the family cat is seen to jump onto the kitchen work surface, which does not ensure the highest levels of hygiene are maintained.

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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 focus more precisely when planning and delivering adult-led activities, ensuring that these are always suitably resourced and can be swiftly adapted and changed to meet children's changing interests as the activity progresses n review arrangements for the care of the family pet cat to ensure that the highest level of hygiene is maintained at all times.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of 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 a sample of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has attended a broad range of training and has used her newly acquired knowledge to improve practice in the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants are appropriately trained and knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse. They are fully aware of their responsibilities to keep children safe from harm and neglect. The childminder follows effective recruitment procedures when recruiting new assistants. She has informed Ofsted of all adults working with children so that suitability checks can be completed before allowing assistants to have unsupervised access to children. The childminder monitors her assistants' practice effectively to ensure teaching and care of the children are at a good level. Children are closely supervised and are provided with a safe and secure environment. Daily risk assessments and regular checks on toys and equipment ensure that they are in good working order.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress on a regular basis. She uses this information to plan engaging activities for children based on their individual interests and next steps in learning. Overall, activities are well planned, varied and provide appropriate challenge. On occasion, when an adult-led activity does not go to plan, the childminder recognises this and plans to make changes for next time. All adults interact well with the children and show a genuine interest. They ask questions to help children to think, they listen to what children say and then correctly pronounce words to aid learning. Children listen to a favourite story of 'The old woman who swallowed a fly'. They join in, popping the different items into the 'old woman's tummy'. They explore materials and small-world figures during a winter activity. They pour and squirt water onto cornflour to make their own snow. The childminder introduces new words, such as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

'igloo', 'Eskimo' and 'iceberg', and older children have a go at pronouncing these words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants act as good role models and encourage children to share and take turns. Many children use good manners unprompted, saying 'please' and 'thank you' to their friends. Overall, children behave well. Children choose independently from a good range of resources and equipment. The childminder and her assistants respond well to all children's needs. Young children are soothed to sleep. When they wake, adults speak softly to them until they are alert and ready for other activities. Individual routines are followed. Children respond well to adults and smile, demonstrating that they are emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to cut using scissors. They listen to the different sounds that their drums make when they beat and shake them. They move to the rhythm of music playing. They learn early mathematical skills as they count during play. Older children are supported to sound out and write down the letters in their name with big chalks. Children are making expected progress in relation to their starting points and are gaining skills for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469638 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10085133 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 8 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Poringland, Norwich. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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