Childminder EY446299

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 6 May 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 well organised. She regularly reflects on her practice and seeks out training or information to help her to support children's learning and development. n The childminder confidently supports all areas of children's learning. She provides a broad range of activities and experiences which reflect children's interests and encourage them to engage. n Children are happy and behave well. They form friendships with their peers and look forward to the older children arriving after school. n Children are helpful. They tidy items away when they are finished and help the childminder with small tasks. For instance, they help to find other children's water bottles and tidy toys ready for lunch. This gives children a sense of responsibility. n Children are eager to join in with activities as well as readily choosing resources to play with independently. They recognise each other's successes, telling their friends 'you did

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This provision is good

it!'. n Parents comment that the childminder provides a 'home from home' for their children. They praise how she makes their children 'feel part of the family' and say that has helped children to settle quickly. Parents note that the childminder is always keen to support children and is always available for them to discuss topics, such as potty training or changes to children's care needs. n The childminder does not consistently provide parents with guidance to help them support and extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills, but she occasionally misses opportunities during everyday routines to encourage them to do things themselves.

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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 strengthen the arrangements for providing parents with guidance to support and extend their children's learning at home n increase opportunities for children to do more things for themselves during everyday activities, appropriate to their capabilities.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. 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 childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She communicates in a range of ways to keep them informed about their children's well-being throughout the day. The childminder seeks parents' and children's feedback to find out which activities or equipment they really enjoy. She uses this information to make changes and evaluate her provision. The childminder also maintains links with the local school and pre-school. She shares information about children's experiences with staff from the other settings that children attend. This helps to support continuity in their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her child protection training and has a good knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands her responsibility to teach children how they can keep themselves safe. For example, they

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

hold hands when they are out for a walk and practise safe road-crossing procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She regularly observes children during play and uses this information to make accurate assessments of their learning. The childminder plans activities which build on children's prior learning and stretch their skills. For example, she plans an enjoyable game to build children's early mathematical understanding. The childminder encourages children to find and match coloured objects and to count the total number of items. She prompts children to think about the use or behaviour of different objects. For example, she talks about toy cars being fast or slow, and what stacking cups can be used for. This builds children's understanding of the world. The childminder works cooperatively with other professionals to understand individual children's needs and provide a consistent approach to helping them progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder speaks to children in a warm, engaged manner. Children form good bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They talk about their siblings and the activities they like doing at home. For example, children talk excitedly about swimming lessons and learning to 'be a mermaid'. The childminder listens with interest and asks questions which show she has remembered past experiences they have shared with her. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of appropriate behaviours, such as taking turns, listening to each other and sharing. Children learn about being healthy. They understand the need to wash their hands before mealtimes and choose from a range of nutritious foods. The childminder helps children to develop their toileting skills well. She reminds them appropriately and gives lots of warm praise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. They develop skills for their next stage in learning, such as nursery or school. Children play imaginative games cooperatively with friends. For example, they pack backpacks with toys and pretend to drive a 'sofa car'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446299 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10075168 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Rackheath, Norwich. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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