Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 November 2015

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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 experienced childminder offers a friendly and well-organised environment where children choose from a wide range of toys, books and activities. Children are confident and speak very well for their ages. They develop many skills in preparation for pre- school and school. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say that she is 'professional, happy and fun'. Parents comment that their children 'come on leaps and bounds' in the childminder's care. n Children settle very well with the childminder and are keen to involve her in their play. Children have good relationships with each other and are spontaneously kind. For example, they offer to help their friends when they find something difficult. n The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting child-led play. She observes what children are interested in and sensitively joins in, helping them to talk about what they are doing, count and solve problems.

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This provision is good

n The childminder is highly organised and manages her setting very well. She keeps a wide range of policies and procedures which demonstrate her up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation. n Children develop social skills and their understanding of the world through a range of activities. For instance, the childminder regularly arranges for children to visit parks, soft-play centres and a local farm park. n The childminder is able to accurately evaluate her teaching. She regularly reviews her service and asks for parents' views. Clear plans are in place for ongoing improvements. n On occasion, the adult-led activities that the childminder plans are not highly successful at enhancing all children's learning to the highest level. n During some routine activities, the childminder misses a few opportunities to encourage children to do things for 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 refine the planning and organisation of adult-led activities, to enhance children's participation and developing concentration even further n make the most of opportunities to encourage children to develop their self-help skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She viewed activities inside and evaluated the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed the success of this with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for adults living in the home, children's learning records and a range of policies. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector obtained the views of parents through verbal and written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder is proactive at keeping her professional development up to date. For instance, she attends local authority briefings and regularly liaises with other childminders to share knowledge and good practice. The childminder carries out very detailed tracking of children's progress. She works with parents to find out children's starting points in learning. She continues to carry out regular progress reviews of children's development. When she notices that children need additional support in a particular area of learning, she works with parents and develops her own knowledge to find out the best way to support them. For instance, she carries out online research to find additional ways of helping children to express their emotions. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has detailed and up-to-date safeguarding policies. She carries out regular risk assessments and understands how to report any concerns she may have

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at supporting children's growing vocabularies and mathematical knowledge. For instance, as they play, she teaches them new words and explains what they mean. When children choose to build a toy robot, the childminder intervenes very well. For instance, she helps the children to solve problems and encourages them to count the number of screws they have. She has a detailed knowledge of what children can do and uses this well as they play. For instance, she carefully tailors mathematical challenges to each child's individual ability. The childminder uses her assessments of children's development to help her to know what each child needs to learn next. She works very well with parents to support them to continue their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well in the childminder's care. The childminder is very calm and speaks to children with respect and sensitivity. She listens to their views and helps them to negotiate with each other. Children show they enjoy being in the childminder's home. They talk about what they like to do and are keen to share their interests. The childminder helps children to develop their knowledge of keeping safe. She follows good hygiene procedures and ensures children are well cared for. Children have a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder has clear plans of how she will work with the local pre-school when children in her care start to attend.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are meeting expected milestones for their ages and often exceed these. They are particularly confident talkers, using words to explain and negotiate their plans. Children talk about their home lives and recall special events, such as recent birthday celebrations. Children show a secure awareness of number. They count as they play and are starting to recognise numerals. Children engage in role play with baby dolls. They use their imaginations and share ideas with others. Children enjoy drawing and give meaning to the marks they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300885 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064993 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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