Childminder EY415801

Inspection date 15 July 2019 Previous inspection date 14 April 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 welcoming and homely environment. Children enjoy lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe, secure and build positive relationships with the childminder. n Children make very good progress. The childminder monitors their development closely. This helps her to identify gaps in their learning and plan effectively for what they need to learn next. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of children's stages of development and what they enjoy. n Children's communication and language skills are supported well. The childminder actively joins in their play to enhance their learning. She makes use of all opportunities to build on younger children's early language skills. For example, she helps them to learn the correct pronunciation of words when talking with them. n The childminder encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they

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This provision is good

play. For example, they say the names of the different shapes as they post them in the shape sorter. n The childminder supports children's understanding about living a healthy lifestyle. She talks to them about which foods are good for them, and encourages them to eat fruit and vegetables. They gain a good understanding of where food comes from. For example, they plant potatoes and pick strawberries and apples from the childminder's garden. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She accurately identifies the strengths of her provision and aspects she would like to improve. She regularly gathers parents' views about how she can improve her provision. The written feedback from both the parents and older children demonstrates the high regard they have for her. n The childminder does not always make the most of ongoing training opportunities in order to update her existing knowledge and teaching 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 extend the use of further training opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She involves the children when checking the house and garden to identify and minimise any possible risks. The childminder is well qualified and has been caring for children for many years. She works very closely with parents to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. Children's progress is monitored effectively, and the childminder is aware of areas where children may require additional support. Parents are kept fully informed about their children's daily activities and achievements. The very good links with other settings that children attend help to further support their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment inside and outside. She takes time to get to know their likes and dislikes, routines and interests. Each child has their own learning journey book, which shows the activities they enjoy and the good progress they are making. Young children love to sing songs and rhymes. They are encouraged to explore different sensory experiences, such as feeling different textures in messy play activities. Children play imaginatively in the toy kitchen, where they press buttons and turn knobs to make things work. The childminder takes them on trips to the seaside, and they love having picnics in the park. Children are beginning to show care and concern for living things. Together, they discuss how to look after the childminder's ducklings and guinea pigs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model and children behave well. They soon become familiar with the routines and develop their confidence and independence. For example, they tell the childminder when they are hungry or tired. Children know to wash their hands when they come in from the garden and before eating. They benefit from fresh air and exercise that promotes their physical skills. Younger children play on the slide and ride-on toys in the childminder's large garden. They enjoy visits to the local park and soft-play centres. This helps them to learn how to take manageable risks and experience challenge in their play. Children are encouraged to understand about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know why it is necessary for them to wear safety helmets when riding their bicycles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun with the childminder and are making very good progress. They are confident and can make choices about what they want to play with. Younger children enjoy problem solving, and persevere well when completing puzzles. They make marks with paint, chalks and pencils. Children engage in imaginative role play based on their own first-hand experiences. They enjoy listening to stories read to them by the childminder. All children are developing the skills that will support them in their future learning and when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415801 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10062133 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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