Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 1 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 July 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 are happy, settled and very comfortable in their surroundings. They show that they have developed close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n The childminder is committed to continually improve the experiences she provides for children and families attending. For example, she has changed how she records children's observations to evidence their learning. The childminder has identified that using an online system allows parents to contribute photographs and comments to their child's learning record with ease. n Children particularly like playing outdoors where they are busy and active in the fresh air. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, children enjoy observing chickens in the childminder's garden at close quarters, actively helping to feed them and collect eggs.

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This provision is good

n The childminder pays close attention to health and safety. She supervises children well and carries out regular checks on the premises to ensure that all areas used by the children are safe and suitable. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. The childminder communicates with parents daily and provides information about their children's day. She keeps parents well informed about their child's development. Parents are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the service she provides for their children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She and her assistant routinely monitor children's progress. This enables them to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support, to help children make good progress. n The childminder does not monitor the practice of her assistant rigorously enough in order to enhance specific skills and raise the quality of teaching even 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 monitor the assistant's performance more closely to continue to strengthen and improve on good practice, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level possible.

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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 and her assistant during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers. She looked at written feedback provided and spoke to parents and carers during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder actively engages with other professionals, such as those at the local children's centre, to ensure that children and families are provided with the specific support they need. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows not to leave children alone with adults who have not been vetted. She ensures that both she and her assistant are confident about their individual responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. They know the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understand the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder and her assistant have attended training to ensure that they can protect children. They know the appropriate action to take if they were to have a concern about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises the indoor and outdoor area well so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. Children actively explore their environment. For example, they play imaginatively with the role-play kitchen. The childminder and her assistant interact purposefully. They regularly seek children's views, such as what children would like to do next. The childminder uses photographs of activities to help children make choices. She responds well to children's ideas, incorporating them into the daily routine. The childminder and her assistant get to know the children well. They plan activities that build on children's learning to support their continuing progress. Children are keen to engage in the activities provided. For instance, they use play dough to make 'snakes' and 'strawberry ice cream'. Children of all ages are motivated and interested as they eagerly investigate different textures, such as sand,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

water and ice. The childminder and her assistant provide children with support when required.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle when they first start at her setting. She asks parents to provide information about their children's interests, and follows home routines to promote continuity of care. Children enjoy spending time at the setting. The childminder and her assistant help to build children's confidence and self- esteem by giving meaningful praise and encouragement. Children behave well. They develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help to tidy away toys before starting another activity. The childminder supports children to be polite and use good manners. Children form friendships and enjoy their play together. They learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before meals. Children experience sociable mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. They gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move on to school. Children are familiar with the daily routines and eagerly join in with rhymes. They listen and respond well to instructions. Children learn to be independent. For example, they put on their own shoes before going outside. They attend to their personal care needs well, relevant to their age and ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458521 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10097299 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Scratby, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She 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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