Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 9 March 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Teaching is consistently good and at times outstanding. The childminder understands how children learn through supported child-led play and free exploration. She provides a wealth of exciting opportunities and new experiences that reflect children's interests and individual learning needs. She skilfully adapts her teaching to children's capabilities to help them progress well. n The childminder's caring and nurturing approach helps children form exceptionally strong and affectionate attachments to her. This provides a strong base for their developing independence and encourages their exploration. The childminder is extremely sensitive to children's individual personalities and needs. Children are extremely happy and flourish in her care. n The childminder adopts highly successful strategies to support children's emotional well-being. She is an excellent role model and gives children constant praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement, which builds their confidence. Children behave extremely well. They are kind to others, polite, share resources happily and build secure friendships. n The childminder has extremely strong relationships with parents. She frequently shares information and encourages parents to be highly involved in their children's learning. Parents value the childminder's professionalism, her caring approach and the range of activities and outings she offers children to help them enjoy learning. n The childminder demonstrates a real passion for her role and continually strives for improvements. She continually researches current thinking on teaching and applies new knowledge and ideas to promote children's learning in an effective way. In addition, she frequently seeks the views of parents and children to determine the best ways to enrich her provision. n The childminder has not developed her assessment systems fully to enable her to

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This provision is good

monitor the progress of children precisely and build on their good progress further.

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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, to help children to make the best possible progress.

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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 assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder 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 is professional and well organised. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She knows the possible signs of abuse, understands wider issues surrounding child protection and knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Children's safety is a priority. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. She uses activities and outings well to teach children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has robust induction procedures to ensure her assistant fully understands her policies and working practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and fully engaged in their learning. The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences linked to children's interests. She fully encourages children to share their own thoughts and ideas, which means that planned activities often change to suit children's choices. Children are very creative and imaginative. For example, they sculpt a car with dough and use tools with increasing control to achieve their design. They adapt materials for their role play and engage the childminder and other children in their storytelling. Children extend their interest in building, choosing natural wood pieces that challenge their coordination skills. They are not afraid of having a go when they find something challenging and persist in activities, showing good concentration in their chosen task. Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. They eagerly join in conversations and rapidly progress in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

understanding. The childminder introduces children to new words during play and consistently models effective listening skills. She skilfully weaves mathematical language and concepts throughout activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally welcoming, child-centred environment where children are happy, extremely confident and show great independence. Children develop excellent social skills. The childminder regularly takes children on outings where they interact with other adults and children and helps them to build secure friendships. The childminder supports children's health and well-being superbly. She has a very positive attitude to children playing and learning outdoors. Children talk excitedly about going fruit picking and trying new fruits, while learning about where food comes from. Children learn how healthy eating and exercise are good for their bodies and follow excellent hygiene routines, contributing to their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. They make decisions, choose resources for themselves and manage their self-care needs independently. They learn to problem-solve and think critically during play. Children show a keen interest in books and listen attentively while the childminder reads. They understand that print carries meaning and can recognise familiar words, such as their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257990 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10072730 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 14 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant. 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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