Childminder 255975

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 3 July 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The well-qualified and very experienced childminder is exceptionally committed to her role and work with children. She is passionate about providing a high-quality service for children and their families. The childminder consistently maintains high standards by continually evaluating and reflecting on her practice. She keeps up to date with changes and offers support to other childminders to share her excellent practice. n The childminder provides an extremely homely and child-friendly environment. Children form very close relationships with the childminder and show that they feel at ease in her care. This supports their confidence superbly. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn best through play and first-hand experiences. She knows the children superbly well and focuses on fulfilling their individual needs. The childminder's support is extremely effective in enabling children to make rapid progress in their learning and development, in

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This provision is outstanding

readiness for future learning. n Highly positive and trusting partnerships are established with parents. Parents hold the childminder in very high regard and offer the highest praise for the service she provides. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages children of all ages to share and take turns. The childminder demonstrates kindness and respect to the children. Consequently, children learn how to be kind to each other, and to expertly manage their own behaviour.

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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 methods to strengthen partnership working with the local school so that older children benefit from greater consistency in their learning experiences.

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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 spoke with the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. 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 took account of the views of parents. She looked at written feedback provided and spoke to parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident and knowledgeable about her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She actively promotes children's safety and well-being throughout the day. The childminder is fully alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and she understands the wider issues surrounding child protection. She implements her robust policies and procedures effectively. The childminder values the opportunity to share information with others and welcomes the views of parents. She has developed extremely effective links with other early years settings that children also attend. The childminder is proactive in sharing information to ensure that children receive continuous and consistent support. She is considering how she can work more closely with teachers at the local school so that older children benefit from greater consistency in their care and learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children have a wonderful time with the childminder. She uses her many years of experience to provide the children in her care with a wealth of exciting activities. Children of all ages show very high levels of involvement, for instance, as they create cardboard clocks, confidently using paint and stickers. The childminder is superbly skilful at adapting activities to support the learning and development of all children. Her highly effective monitoring of children's progress means that she swiftly identifies where they need more support to make excellent progress. The childminder uses questions extremely well to develop and extend children's understanding, listening and speaking skills. She models and builds on language extremely well so that children are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages children to be polite and use good manners. She regularly provides positive praise as she recognises children's achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem superbly. Children are eager to take on small tasks, such as buttering their hot cross bun at snack time. They manage their personal needs well, learn to manage risks and to use tools appropriately. The childminder embeds healthy lifestyles into every aspect of practice. Children eat healthily in a relaxed and social atmosphere. They have extremely good opportunities to exercise and enjoy fresh air, which helps them to stay healthy and develop their physical skills. Safety is paramount. The childminder fully considers all aspects and is stringent in her supervision of children.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make substantial and sustained progress throughout their time with the childminder. They gain the skills they need for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children learn to foster a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books. For example, they enjoy looking up facts about animals in non-fiction books. Children have many opportunities to learn shapes and letters and to count. They enjoy practising their writing skills. Children listen, follow instructions and enthusiastically join in with activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255975 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064961 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1987 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 level 3.

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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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