Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 evaluates her practice effectively. She uses her links with other practitioners to share ideas and further develop her service. This helps her to achieve good standards and improve outcomes for children. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities to promote their learning and development in her home and the wider community. For example, they regularly access additional equipment, and play and learn with other children, at the local playgroup. All children progress well from their starting points. n The childminder contributes well to children's social and emotional development. She gathers useful information about children from the start, such as during home visits, and children very quickly settle in. Children's emotional well-being is supported well. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them to use and extend their vocabulary as

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This provision is good

they play and learn. n The childminder uses effective strategies to engage parents in their children's learning. For example, parents write about important events and achievements in a diary sent home with 'Christopher Bear'. This helps the childminder to build on children's experiences away from her home. n Although the childminder helps children to learn about other cultures and communities, children have fewer opportunities to understand the similarities and differences between each other. n Children are not fully supported to learn about technology and its uses.

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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 deepen children's understanding of the similarities and differences between each other n extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding of technology and its uses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed a children's activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents, including records of children's learning, policies and procedures, documents relating to children's health and safety and the suitability of household members. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children, inside and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly completes a range of training to update her safeguarding knowledge and is alert to the potential risks posed to children. She knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare, understands the roles and responsibilities of relevant agencies and is confident to involve them if needed. The childminder has effective systems to help assure the safety of children. For example, she supports children in understanding what to do in an emergency and conducts risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals. For example, she shares information about local events that support children's learning and development and she distributes book packs from the children's centre. This contributes well to the good progress children make. The childminder monitors her service well and shows a drive for continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and accurate assessments of children's learning to plan and implement enjoyable activities that meet children's needs and build on their interests. For example, toddlers concentrate for extended periods as they fit different coloured bottle tops into small slots. This supports them in developing the small hand muscles needed for later writing. The childminder uses effective strategies to reinforce learning. For example, she encourages children to recall familiar stories and asks how many handfuls of oats will fill small, medium or large bowls. This helps children to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder supports children in exploring the natural environment. She helps children to identify and notice changes in living things, for instance, as they discuss what they see in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close bonds with children, who show that they are happy and secure. The childminder supports children in developing positive social skills while in her care. For example, she encourages them to use good manners. Children demonstrate confidence in their self-care and growing independence. Toddlers show this when attempting to put on their waterproof boots before going outdoors. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to maintain good health. For example, she speaks with children about the crunchy vegetables they enjoy and explains the benefits of eating unpeeled apples. The childminder makes good use of the knowledge she gains through training. For instance, she manages children's health and safety records effectively using her enhanced understanding of information-sharing, consent and working with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate their independence as they chop food at snack time. Toddlers show an increasing awareness of their physical needs, such as when they indicate that their nappy is soiled. Children show that they acquire good communication, language and literacy skills, and they enjoy singing and sharing stories. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for their future moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540874 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10089735 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 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the South Norwood area of the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works most weekdays from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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