Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 8 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, she knows how children learn and how she can assess this. The childminder understands how she can plan a range of activities to support children's development and address any gaps in their learning to help them progress. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working with parents and other providers to meet children's individual needs and promote continuity in their learning and development. n The childminder ensures she updates training, such as safeguarding and first aid, regularly. She holds current public liability insurance and regularly reviews her premises to identify any hazards and keep children safe. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard and protect children. She is aware of the signs and symptoms which could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder knows the reporting procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing professional development to improve her childminding knowledge and meet the needs of any children in her care. n The childminder knows how to seek the views of parents and children to help her to evaluate and improve her service. n The childminder knows how to support children's awareness of expected behaviours, including following house rules and respecting the differences and abilities of others.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's training and evidence of the suitability of the members of the household.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service she provides to children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents, other providers and professional agencies in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454018 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10075291 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 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Norfolk. She provides care for children before and after school. She operates from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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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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