Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date 11 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The qualified childminder is enthusiastic in her role and takes the lead when working with her co-childminder and assistant to plan and deliver good-quality care and learning experiences for the children. n The childminder knows the children very well. She gathers a range of useful information about individual children and what they can do when they first start. She uses this knowledge to ensure that routines, for example sleeping and mealtimes, are tailored to meet the children's needs. n The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of what children can do and uses these to identify and plan challenging next steps in children's learning, linked to their interests. n Much thought has gone into providing a learning environment, inside and outside, which is inviting and interesting to children. This includes a range of natural materials for children to explore and experiment with. The whole environment is rich in print,

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This provision is good

language, images and number so that children can see text and explore words and numbers. n Children whose home language is not English have good opportunities to hear English and practise speaking English. They also have lots of opportunities to hear and use their home language in play and learning as the childminder speaks a number of different languages. n Children enjoy their time at the setting. They settle well and show high levels of confidence. They are learning to do lots of things for themselves, such as putting on and taking off their coats, hanging them up and helping with serving meals. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder, her co-childminder and the assistant, commenting on how pleased they are with the way their children are supported and the progress that their children are making. n Strategies to engage parents in their children's learning, both in the setting and with

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This provision is good

support to continue children's learning at home, are not yet highly effective.

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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 enhance the support to parents to involve them further in their children's learning at home and within the setting.

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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 held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and assistant and together they place high priority on protecting children from harm. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the relevant processes to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. She has completed mandatory training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid, and has ensured that her assistant is also appropriately trained. The childminder teaches children how they can keep themselves safe. For example, they know to hold hands when they are returning from the garden and practise how to evacuate the home in an emergency. The childminder recognises the benefit of continual professional development, keeps herself up to date with early years practice and has attended training, along with her assistant, to increase their knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses the development of children in her care and uses the information to plan effectively for each individual child. She monitors the progress that children are making. If she finds children are not making expected progress, she takes action and is keen to work with parents and other professionals to help to close the gaps in learning. Children are developing a broad range of vocabulary, in English and their home language, as they play and learn. Many of the resources are at the children's level and encourage children to self-select and be independent. Adult-led activities are well planned and delivered and are often guided by the children's interests. Good use is made of natural resources, inside and outside, to stimulate children's imagination and encourage them to explore and experiment. For example, children help to make a bug hotel and examine the different bugs that they find in a tray of peat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children eat nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. They help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty and sit together at mealtimes, learning good table manners. They learn to use cutlery when eating lunch, peel their own fruit and help to serve food to their friends. Children who become tired are provided with low-level beds and a blanket and settle down for a rest. The childminder acts as a good role model. Children know the rules, understand how to behave and show care and respect for each other. They have good daily opportunities to play outside, regardless of the weather. They can climb and slide, pedal bikes, play imaginatively in the mud kitchen or explore the environment, looking for worms and bugs and feeding the birds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children listen with interest at group times and talk about the days of the week and the weather being 'windy' and 'sunny'. They learn about different shapes and many can count up to 10 and beyond. Some children recognise the letters in their name and are beginning to sound these out. They enthusiastically join in when they hear well-known songs and move their bodies to music. They are learning to use pencils and felt-tip pens proficiently. Children are well equipped for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433259 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10074899 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with a co- childminder and 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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