Childminder EY485751

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date 27 January 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 provides a welcoming family environment. Children are happy and settled in her care. They build close bonds with the childminder, which has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. Children share their play experiences with the childminder and readily go to her for cuddles. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage and minimise risks in her home and when she takes children on outings. She makes regular checks on all areas that children use and supervises children closely to keep them safe. n Children receive a wide variety of experiences. For example, the childminder attends local groups with the children and plans trips to places, such as the park and soft-play area. These successfully broaden children's knowledge of the wider world and help to extend their social skills and confidence as they meet with other adults and children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She gets

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This provision is good

to know the children well and provides activities that they will enjoy. n The childminder observes children during activities and monitors their progress regularly. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support, to help children make good progress. n Although the childminder does engage with all parents to support children's learning in the setting and at home, partnership working is not yet fully effective in all cases. n On occasions, the childminder overlooks opportunities to extend children's learning to higher levels.

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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 encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home n provide more opportunities for children to develop their thoughts and think through their ideas.

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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 spoke with the childminder 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 and those living on the premises. 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 regularly meets with another childminder and shares ideas to adapt and introduce new activities for children. She keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices and attends training to improve outcomes for children. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She reviews activities to identify how well they went so she can plan ways to improve them further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows not to leave children alone with adults who have not been vetted. The childminder understands the wider issues surrounding child protection and knows how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She is fully aware of what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a relaxed learning environment. Children build their confidence as they explore their surroundings. They are actively engaged during their time at the setting. The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play experiences. She encourages children to make choices about what they would like to do next and supports their decision-making skills effectively. For example, children enjoy creative activities. They eagerly investigate paint with their hands and are confident to use glue and scissors. The childminder talks to children throughout activities. She generally uses questions well. Children enjoy talking to the childminder about their families and the experiences they have outside of her setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure that she meets children's care needs well. The childminder asks parents to provide information about their children's interests and capabilities when they first start at her setting. She follows children's home routines to promote continuity of care. Children behave well. They develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder to tidy away toys before starting another activity. The childminder provides children with praise as she recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder supports children to prepare emotionally for the next stage in their learning. For example, they become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully gain the skills they need to support their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. For example, they make friends and enjoy their play together. Children enjoy looking at books independently and listening to stories read by the childminder. They have regular opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing after using the toilet and before eating. They attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485751 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10076402 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Long Stratton, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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