Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 1 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 childminder is a reflective practitioner and uses her observations to assess children's learning, enjoyment and engagement in activities. She uses this information to monitor children's progress and to make changes or plan improvements to the provision. n The childminder encourages children's love of reading from an early age. She reads interesting lift-the-flap and interactive sound books to young children. Children delight in turning the pages and imitating animal noises. n Children build warm relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. For example, young children seek her out for reassurance and cuddles. n Children develop key skills for their next stage in learning, such as nursery or school. They become confident explorers of their environment and are keen to join in with activities. Older children take pride in learning to write their names.

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This provision is good

n The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For instance, she provides key words during children's play with different sized containers to support their understanding of size and number. n Parents note that their children enjoy the variety of activities on offer and comment positively on the good progress children make in the childminder's care. They appreciate the childminder's excellent communication and supportive manner. n The childminder does not gain enough information from parents about children's prior learning to help her establish an understanding of children's starting points on entry. This prevents focused planning to promote progress from the outset. n The childminder does not share information consistently with staff from other settings that children attend to help support continuity in children's 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 gather more detailed information from parents about children's prior learning, to help swiftly and precisely assess children's starting points in learning and plan for their progress from the outset n exchange information with other settings that children attend, to enable a shared, consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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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 this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's learning records and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. 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 recognises situations or events that may be harmful for children. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do with any concerns she may have. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to review the safety of her premises. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder builds partnerships with parents and specialist professionals to effectively support children with medical conditions. This contributes positively to the progress children make. The childminder uses feedback from parents and children to assess the quality of the service she provides. She seeks out professional development opportunities to help her support children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of activities to spark children's interest. The childminder provides learning experiences with a variety of resources to support children's engagement and understanding. For example, she adds soft toy animals and sound books to enrich a musical activity. Young children eagerly explore a variety of musical instruments, such as shakers, drums and bells. The childminder demonstrates how to use instruments, such as harmonicas and castanets. This helps to build children's understanding of how things work. The childminder is responsive to young children's needs and attempts to communicate. For example, she responds with interest and warmth as young babies babble excitedly. The childminder provides children with commentary on their actions during play. This supports their language and thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to be careful when using drum sticks and shows them how to move equipment in a safe way. The childminder is alert to children's medical needs and acts appropriately to promote their well-being. She uses routine activities to teach children about being healthy. For example, she encourages children to drink water throughout the day, to clean their hands thoroughly and she talks to children about healthy choices at mealtimes. Children develop their independence skills. For instance, young children learn to feed themselves and older children get themselves ready to go to school. Children select what they would like to do next from accessible resources and equipment. For example, they choose books from the book shelf to read and select boxes of bricks to play with. The childminder supports children to develop a good

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

understanding of expected behaviours. For example, she encourages children to use toys appropriately and to use kind hands and words.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop curiosity in learning. They learn to use technology, such as mechanical games and electronic music boxes. Young children learn where to deposit coloured balls to make a fan-powered game work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411689 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10074503 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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