Childminder EY487115

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 27 January 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 Children quickly build secure relationships with the childminder. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. n The childminder is committed to providing children with high-quality care and education. She regularly reflects on her setting and reviews activities to identify how well they went. The childminder continues to make improvements to her provision, for example by developing the outdoor area to enhance children's learning opportunities. n The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. Children enjoy spending time outdoors and are busy and active in the fresh air. For example, they are able to access the large garden and play energetically with the family dog. This helps to promote children's good health and support their physical development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder ensures that children receive a variety of experiences, so they can learn about the world around them. For instance, she plans trips out to places such as farms and parks, and regularly takes children to local groups where they have opportunities to interact with other adults and children. n The childminder observes children during activities and routinely monitors their progress by tracking their development. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support, to help children make good progress. n The childminder works closely with other early years settings that children attend. This helps to maintain good continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder does not consistently engage all parents in their children's ongoing learning to promote consistency between the setting and home.

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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 encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home.

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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, such as children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. 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 understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understands the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She keeps up to date with developments in childcare practice. The childminder completes additional training courses to continue to enhance her own skills and improve outcomes for children. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with current legislation and guidelines. Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a very child-centred, stimulating and well-resourced environment. Children build their confidence as they actively explore their environment and lead their own play. For example, they enjoy experimenting with coloured rice and eagerly jump in puddles after playing with water. The childminder gets down to children's level and interacts purposefully to support their play and learning. She promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. For example, the childminder provides a narrative for the children as they play and models language effectively, providing new words for them to copy. She uses opportunities to incorporate numbers, shapes and colours into children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy individuals who enjoy spending time at the setting. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and helps children to play together harmoniously. The childminder teaches children to be kind to their friends and guides them well to take turns and share resources. She offers children sensitive support to help them understand and manage their behaviour. The childminder provides praise and encouragement as she recognises children's efforts and achievements. Children develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder supports children's well-being and good health well. She provides snacks and meals that accommodate children's dietary needs to enable them to eat a healthy and varied diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many skills to support their future learning, including their eventual move to school. They are motivated and curious learners who are confident to explore new experiences. Children experience sociable mealtimes and demonstrate good levels of independence. For example, they have a go at cutting up their fruit at snack time and collect their shoes before going outside. Children learn about healthy practices, such as washing their hands before eating. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487115 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10076443 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Tacolneston, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Registers

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