Childminder EY303998

Inspection date 23 May 2019 Previous inspection date 16 July 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement 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 is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder does not always fully promote children's developing understanding of people and communities to help them to learn to respect and value their similarities and differences from others. For example, the childminder does not give younger children wide opportunities to recreate and explore some of their own everyday cultural experiences. n The childminder does not always consider ways that she can more fully develop children's interest and skills in early mark making.

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It has the following strengths

n The experienced childminder takes children on a variety of interesting outings. For example, she takes them to the zoo and to explore parks and forests. This gives children opportunities to explore new environments and to be physically active. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder forms effective working relationships with them. She uses daily diaries and photographs to share information with parents about what children have been doing and the care she has given, and to share their achievements. She often offers advice to parents. This helps them to support and build on their children's learning at home. n The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She encourages them to learn that print carries meaning. For example, the childminder labels drinking containers with children's names and encourages them to learn to recognise them. This helps children to develop their early reading skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. 30/06/2019

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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 find ways to provide children with more opportunities to learn about different people, families and communities to encourage them to embrace and value all kinds of diversity n provide more opportunities for children to freely practise their mark-making skills to promote their creativity and emerging writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home and garden that she uses for childminding. n The inspector viewed activities in the childminder's home and garden. She assessed the impact that teaching, play and learning activities have on the quality of children's care and learning. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with a small number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. That said, the childminder demonstrates that she has retained a suitable knowledge of how to respond to emergency situations with children. She has booked on to a course to renew her qualification and has suitable plans in place to ensure she renews it in a timely way in future. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an understanding of the indicators of possible abuse and neglect. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. The childminder completes some appropriate professional development to continue to develop her knowledge. For example, she has researched how to support children effectively who speak English as an additional language, in order to help them make good progress in their speech and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a calm and relaxed approach to supporting children during their play. This helps them develop well and to follow their own interests. She provides challenges that match their individual needs. For example, the childminder provides a well-thought-out environment that encourages young children to practise their walking and balancing skills as they explore. The childminder continuously observes how children interact with and enjoy the activities that she provides. This helps to ensure that all children are engaged in their learning and making good progress. The childminder listens to and responds to what children say and speaks to them clearly. This helps them to develop their speaking and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to show others respect and kindness. For example, she skilfully encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder praises children, sharing with them how proud she is when they achieve their goals. This helps children to learn to celebrate their successes and builds their self-esteem. For example, when they get themselves up onto the seat of a swing, children are pleased with their achievement. They enthusiastically tell the childminder that they have 'done it'. The childminder has flexible routines based around children's needs. She ensures that children are protected from the sun and helps them to learn the importance of using protective sun cream and wearing their hats. This helps them to learn how to keep themselves well.

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Outcomes for children are good

As a result of the skilful teaching that they receive, all children make good progress in their learning. This means that they are well prepared for their future moves on in their education. Children enjoy blowing bubbles with each other. They watch and talk about what is happening. Younger children gain increasing skills in walking and balancing. Children explore confidently and return to the childminder when they feel tired or need comfort. They show good manners. Children gain confidence to speak. They share their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303998 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064995 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and is located in Thetford, Norfolk. She operates all year round, working flexible hours between 5am and 10pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years 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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