Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 26 February 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 home-from-home environment where children have a wide range of activities to choose from. The childminder promotes child-led play, following children's interests and curiosities. n Children make good progress in their learning. They are interested and motivated to learn. Children develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning, such as nursery and school. n The childminder teaches children to be independent. For instance, older children collect their cups and plates for snack times and lunchtimes. Children learn to do lots of things for themselves, such as getting themselves changed after nursery and dressing their dolls and toy teddies. n The childminder evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of children and parents, and acts on their feedback. n Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play. They show care and consideration when they find a moth with a 'poorly wing'. Older children water the plants and check

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This provision is good

if the strawberries are ready to eat. n Children show strong attachments to the childminder and play very well alongside each other. The childminder promotes children's social skills, helping them to share and consider the needs of their friends. n Parents give very positive feedback about the childminder's service. They say she does a 'brilliant job' and 'helps children excel in their individual way'. n On a few occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and offer their own ideas before she provides an answer or solution. n The childminder does not make the most of her partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to provide high levels of consistency in children's learning.

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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 give children further opportunities to think and share their ideas n enhance partnerships with other settings that children attend, to provide higher levels of continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times. They discussed the childminder's evaluation of her setting and her plans for improvement. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of suitability for those living on the premises and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and looked at written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes training and is aware of signs that may indicate that a child is at risk from harm. She is aware of how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. The qualified childminder undertakes a range of training that is tailored to the needs of the children she cares for. For instance, she learns sign language to support children with their communication. The childminder monitors children's development and identifies when they may need additional support in their learning. She works well with parents and other agencies, such as speech therapists, to help children access the support they need. This approach helps gaps in children's learning to close, in readiness for school. The childminder assesses and manages risks for trips and visits, including when walking to and from school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show enthusiasm and interest in their learning. They keenly use a range of tools to cut and shape lemon-scented play dough that they have made. They match the play dough to colours and shapes on a nearby poster. Younger children enjoy role play. They try to put nappies on their dolls and find bottles to use as 'sun cream'. The childminder skilfully teaches children new words to enhance children's growing vocabularies. She provides explanations to show and explain how things work. The childminder observes what children can do and identifies next steps in their learning. Her assessment of children's development is detailed and accurate. Parents are highly involved in children's learning. The childminder invites parents to visit her setting to share a special meal with their children. Children visit the shops to buy ingredients, help to prepare the food and are proud to share their hard work with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and follow the childminder's rules. The childminder has a positive approach and regularly praises children, helping to boost their self-esteem. Consequently, children have a 'can-do' attitude and are keen to get involved. The childminder helps children to settle when they first start in her care. Parents are very pleased with the support she offers. They say she helps them to establish a routine at home and helps them when their children are potty training. Children have a healthy diet and learn about where food comes from. They grow runner beans in the garden. Children have many opportunities for fresh air. They push their dolls in buggies and enjoy playing on the seesaw. The childminder helps children learn about the wider world. After the childminder's recent trip to Italy, she teaches children about volcanoes and plans for them to make fresh lemonade.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and welcoming. They enjoy sharing their learning. Children speak confidently for their ages and enjoy talking about their home lives. Children count as they eat their snack, such as finding out how many orange segments they have. Older children show very good hand-to-eye coordination, for instance, as they thread beads on a string. Younger children readily engage in imaginative play. They bathe their dolls in the water outside and carefully dry them with a towel.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406282 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10074425 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Harleston, Norfolk. She operates all year round, on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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