Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 12 July 2016

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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 well-qualified and organised childminder regularly evaluates the service she offers. She uses this information and ideas from training courses to continually improve her good teaching skills and promote children's progress. n The childminder uses a range of strategies to help build children's communication and language skills. For example, she comments on children's play and introduces new vocabulary at appropriate times. n The childminder is an active participant in children's activities and responds to their interests to extend their learning. She shows children how to do new things then encourages them to try practising those skills for themselves. n Children are confident and talkative. They are motivated learners who are eager to join in with activities. Children develop skills in readiness for their next stage in learning, such as school. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise her friendly manner and

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This provision is good

professional approach. Parents appreciate the wide range of activities and outings provided by the childminder and how well their children progress in her care. n The childminder does not provide parents with guidance to support them to build on their children's learning at home as successfully as possible. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to support children's curiosity and understanding of the world around them, for example how things work or where different types of food come from.

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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 strategies to enhance partnerships with parents and strengthen the opportunities for supporting children's home learning n strengthen the provision for supporting children's understanding of the world.

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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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection. She knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and how to refer any concerns she may have. The childminder checks her premises regularly to ensure they are fit for use by children. She teaches children key rules to keep themselves safe, such as holding the handrail when using the stairs and that only adults can use the oven. She also uses risk assessments to promote the safety of children in her care. For example, she checks that children use appropriate car seats when travelling in her vehicle and monitors sleeping babies carefully. The childminder works with parents to meet children's dietary and medical care needs. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress, to check the quality of her service and to enable early identification and support for any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments about what they know and can do. She uses this information to plan engaging activities which are sharply focused to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. The childminder is reflective and regularly reviews the activities and resources offered to children. She uses her knowledge of children's level of progress to make changes and introduce new ideas. Children enjoy a broad range of resources and are often excited by the activities on offer. The childminder promotes children's mathematical understanding well. She teaches children about weight and counting as they watch the scales during a cooking activity. The childminder supports older children to recognise when the cakes have finished cooking by checking the numbers on a clock.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children practise their independence skills, such as taking their shoes off and washing their hands before meals. They enjoy trying a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables during snack times. The childminder encourages children to try new types of food and talks about the importance of a healthy diet. She encourages children to be active. Her garden and outings to the park offer a variety of opportunities for children to practise their developing physical skills in the fresh air. Children talk about their home lives and their important people. The childminder listens with genuine interest, asking questions and showing that she values their experiences. This promotes children's sense of belonging and self-esteem. Children learn social skills, such as sharing. They take turns to stir cake mixture and pour different ingredients into the bowl.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They play together with their friends and show high levels of self-esteem. Children are keen to share their special photograph books of their achievements. Children develop the small muscles in their hands, which supports their early writing skills. They stir and squash dough, draw with a variety of tools and carefully turn the pages of books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450549 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10075229 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at foundation degree level.

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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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