Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 22 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 The childminder uses a range of good strategies to support and extend children's learning through their play. She shows them how to use tools, helps them to count objects and reinforces their early speech. n Children are keen learners who are happy in the childminder's care. They form secure attachments to the childminder and their good behaviour shows they feel safe. Children seek reassurance from the childminder and respond to simple boundaries. n The childminder observes children closely to find out what interests them. She makes regular assessments of what children can do and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder builds good partnerships with parents and shares information about children's care and development effectively. She works with parents to discuss any concerns about children's progress and identify how to meet their needs. n The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for children and their

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This provision is good

families. Children begin to understand about their differences and similarities. They play happily together, sharing and taking turns. n The childminder does not make good enough use of the outdoor environment to build on the learning experiences of children who prefer to play outside. n The childminder does not focus her professional development on building an expert knowledge of teaching. She has not fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her teaching in order to help children make the best possible progress.

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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 make even better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with the childminder and minded children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and spoke to parents during the inspection, taking account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Parents are very pleased with the care their children receive and the progress they make in their learning. They speak highly of the childminder and the nurturing care she offers to their children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She knows what to do in the event of any concerns arising about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder has attended training about wider safeguarding issues and has ensured her procedures are up to date. The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She reflects on her provision and puts plans in place that help to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She plans activities that build on their interests to capture their attention and motivate them in their learning. The childminder interacts with children, asking questions to help them think. Children show an interest in numbers. As they count using their fingers, the childminder asks them, 'How many?', and children confidently tell her there are 10. Children solve simple problems. They persevere in working out how to make the toy toaster work and show delight when the 'toast' pops out. All children confidently join in play together and chat to one another. This helps to develop their communication and language and supports their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's care. Younger children enjoy cuddles as she holds them close when they are tired. The childminder successfully includes all children in activities. They enjoy opportunities to play outside and to develop their physical skills. Children are involved in daily routines and readily help to tidy away the toys. The childminder works with parents to make sure children are provided with healthy foods. They learn to keep themselves safe and the childminder gently reminds them to be careful. Children confidently manage their personal care needs. They competently feed themselves and are very independent, explaining, 'I can do this on my own'. The childminder is a good role model who helps children learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They are confident and self-assured. Children engage in conversations; they are inquisitive and are developing good communication skills. They show good listening skills and attention and they are enthusiastic to learn new things. Children are gaining the key skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538658 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10089928 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Watton, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Registers

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