Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 10 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Thorough risk assessments are diligently carried out in the home, garden and during outings to help maintain children's safety. For example, the childminder sources a new tool for chopping fruits and vegetables into suitable sizes to minimise the likelihood of children choking. n The childminder creates many opportunities for children to manage tasks, such as preparing a snack and drying dishes, for themselves. This helps to enhance children's strong sense of responsibility and growing independence. n The childminder places great emphasis on observing children's play and responding to what they say and do. She makes effective use of her good teaching skills to ensure children are continuously challenged and motivated to learn. n There are well-established practices for sharing information with parents and the other early years settings that children also attend. For example, the childminder passes on

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This provision is good

written updates to a local nursery to help maintain a joint approach to supporting children's communication and language skills across both settings. n The childminder does not always provide children who enjoy playing and learning outdoors with the best possible opportunities to enhance their thinking and skills.

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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 range of activities for children who enjoy playing and learning outdoors to help extend their learning to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her duty to safeguard children, including what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She shares daily information with parents about their children's care, learning and development, and offers suggestions on how they can help to extend learning at home. The quality of the provision is continuously reviewed to help identify areas for future development. The childminder regularly completes training courses which help to build on her existing qualifications and the quality of her teaching practice. For example, she continues to study towards an additional qualification which helps her to focus on strengthening the provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating, child-friendly indoor environment where children confidently play and explore. Children's changing interests and fascinations are reflected well in the wide range of toys and displays provided. For example, a display featuring colourful pictures of different modes of transport builds successfully on children's experiences of seeing a digger while on an outing with their family. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she helps children develop their vocabulary by talking to them throughout play activities, introducing new words and asking appropriate questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an effective role model. She provides clear guidance and praise which helps to motivate children's good behaviour. Children respond well to the childminder's instructions and demonstrate great enthusiasm towards being helpful and kind to others. For example, children are resourceful in finding a stool to enable them to reach the kitchen worktop and help the childminder prepare some lunch. The childminder encourages children to think about how they feel in different situations. For instance, she uses a display featuring people representing different emotions to inspire children to talk things through when they are feeling unsettled or frustrated. Children benefit from first- hand experiences to use tools safely, such a knife for chopping and spreading. There are good opportunities for children to talk about aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including the importance of eating lots of fruit and vegetables to keep their bodies well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy imitating real-life experiences and begin to make marks on paper in their imaginary situations. This helps to extend their early writing skills in preparation for their eventual move to school. Children build up their emotional resilience well and often show concern for the well-being of others. They show great interest in discovering how different forms of technology are operated, including the photocopying function on a printer. Children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541107 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10089580 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wroxham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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