Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 13 December 2018

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not met (with actions) Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The children are extremely happy and well behaved. They have formed strong attachments with the childminder and this is down to her caring and nurturing personality. n The childminder has an exceptional approach to working with children and is passionate about creating an environment where children have the freedom to learn and develop in their own unique ways. She constantly reflects on and evaluates the provision and acts on advice and feedback from the parents and children. n Children are incredibly independent and are given a great deal of choice in what they do. They are encouraged to offer ideas and suggestions throughout the day and the childminder responds to them in a wonderfully warm and respectful manner. n The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder truly gets to know the children and their individual characters. She then uses this knowledge to plan activities that are interesting and unique to each child, which leads to all children being engrossed and

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This provision is outstanding

involved in all areas of the setting. n Excellent partnerships with parents ensure there is a regular two-way flow of information. Parents are incredibly complimentary about the care the childminder provides. n The childminder has high expectations of children's abilities and helps children to become confident learners. They make good progress and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in learning. n Children are extremely strong communicators and are able to express their needs and wants incredibly well. This is down to the childminder providing the children with countless opportunities to share their ideas and opinions. n The childminder works extremely well alongside her co-childminders. They work closely together to create a magical environment for the children to learn and discover.

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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 continue to develop the already excellent outdoor experiences available for children and monitor the impact this has on children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through face-to-face and written feedback provided. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor activities, as well as their snack time.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on what her roles and responsibilities are with regards to keeping children safe. She is extremely confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report possible concerns. She and her assistants complete regular safeguarding training and she makes sure that everyone's knowledge and understanding are always up to date. Assistants are fully vetted and their suitability to work with children is consistently monitored. The childminder assesses risks effectively and maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder monitors children's learning and development regularly and with great precision. This information enables her to quickly spot any gaps in children's learning and make adaptations where necessary. The childminder updates her professional development regularly and is passionate about expanding her knowledge and understanding. She has strong plans in

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

place to further develop the outdoor learning opportunities for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding, and the childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to promote learning and development of children. The childminder is a strong communicator. She offers the children many opportunities to develop their language skills, such as singing songs and asking children what they would like to do next. She provides children with many activities to make their own decisions and play an active role in their learning. For example, during circle time, children choose which songs they would like to sing. The childminder provides children with resources, such as puppets, to support this activity. This contributes towards giving children who speak English as an additional language and younger children, who are still developing their language, the opportunity to make their own choices.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The children are extremely happy, secure and confident in the childminder's care. They have developed strong attachments with her, and this is down to her nurturing and enthusiastic nature. She is incredibly respectful towards them and this has contributed to them having high levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder encourages them to become independent learners and they happily help to tidy up the toys before moving on to the next activity. The childminder takes the children on a wide range of trips and excursions within the community, including forests and parks. She provides children with countless opportunities to learn about the natural world. She teaches them about how to keep themselves safe and to spot any risks. This has led to children having a strong understanding about dangerous situations and how to navigate risks with ease.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and eager to join in activities. They make good progress from their starting points and they are developing the key skills that are needed for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. They are confident to share the knowledge they learn when they are with the childminder. For example, they are able to spot which mushrooms are dangerous and why it is important not to touch them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537503 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10109022 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 - 10 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. She works alongside two co-childminders and three assistants. She is available for childminding each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. This inspection took place at the childminder's additional setting address where she works with her co-childminders and assistants.

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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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