Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 29 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 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 works closely with her assistant. They know the children in their care well and offer a relaxed approach to learning. The childminder's home is welcoming and very child-centred. Children make independent choices from a wide range of resources and well-planned activities, become absorbed in their play and approach learning with enthusiasm. n The childminder has established good relationships with parents and other professionals. They regularly exchange information about children's learning and achievements. Parents comment very positively on the childminder's care for their children and the learning opportunities she provides. They also value her support and advice on childcare practices. n The childminder and her assistant nurture children's emotional well-being very well and children thrive in their care. They have formed strong relationships with the children and are attentive to their needs. Children show they are happy, settled, confident and

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This provision is good

emotionally secure in their surroundings. n Children develop good social skills. They attend local groups with the childminder, where they interact with other adults and children. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and demonstrate warmth and kindness. They help children to understand their strong feelings and emotions, behave well, be polite and to take turns during play. n The childminder has not developed her assessment systems fully to enable her to monitor the progress of children precisely and help them make even better progress. n The childminder does not fully promote children's ability to listen, speak and concentrate as she does not consider the impact of background noise on their learning.

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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 improve the use of information gained from observations of children to monitor their progress more precisely n provide more support for children's developing ability to listen and concentrate when adults are speaking.

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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 that this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant work well together. They are committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences, regularly discuss practice and share ideas to provide children with interesting ways to learn. They proactively seek ways to keep up to date with current guidelines and practice. Clear policies and procedures, which are shared with parents, underpin their good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant both understand their responsibilities to safeguard children and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children in their care. They are vigilant in their supervision of children and alert to potential risks. The childminder maintains a safe environment, supervises children well and teaches them how to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She discusses how children are getting along in their development with her assistant and uses this information to carefully plan activities that children are eager to participate in and enjoy. The childminder and her assistant interact well with the children and join in their play with interest. They naturally hold conversations with children, speak clearly and repeat words to extend children's vocabulary. Children willingly try new experiences, exploring sensory materials with interest. They handle tools, such as pincers and small hammers, with increasing control as they try to get small play animals out of ice blocks. Children are encouraged to keep trying when find something challenging and are proud of their achievements. The childminder and assistant help children practise their early numeracy skills. For example, they encourage children to count as they tidy away toys. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

demonstrate good creative skills. For example, they create their own role play, adapting resources as they pretend to make meals for one another in the play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to be responsible as they help tidy up. They behave well as they are encouraged to share resources and wait for their turn during games. The childminder and her assistant highly praise the children for their efforts and achievements. This enhances their self-esteem and gives them confidence in their abilities. Children's good health is supported well. They learn good hygiene practices through the daily routine, for example washing their hands before eating. Children have daily opportunities to be active outdoors. They develop confidence in their physical abilities as the childminder allows them to take appropriate risks during their play. For example, children confidently show off their skills as they balance on rocking boards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills that prepare them for the move on to their next stage of learning, such as school. Children confidently interact and communicate with visitors. They show emerging independence and manage self-care tasks relevant to their age. Children make decisions, are eager to join in activities and show good concentration on their chosen task. They start to develop a real interest in books, enjoy listening to stories and learn that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283009 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10071696 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and is located in Hethersett, Norwich. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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