Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 15 July 2019 Previous inspection date 11 June 2015

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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 works well in partnership with parents and other providers. She establishes an effective two-way flow of information that helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. This contributes to the good progress children make. n The childminder knows children very well. She observes them as they play and identifies what they need to do next in their learning. She plans a wide range of stimulating activities that reflect children's individual interests and support their stage of development. Children make good progress. n The childminder is enthusiastic in her role. She is well organised and attends training events and briefings with the local authority to help to keep her knowledge about childcare up to date. n Children are happy, settled and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They build strong bonds with the childminder and show genuine affection for her.

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This provision is good

n Children behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model for children. She provides clear explanations that help children learn and understand the impact their actions may have on others. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about people and communities that are different to their own. n Occasionally, the childminder allows more confident children to dominate her attention. This means that other children sometimes have fewer opportunities to talk to the childminder and make their choices in play.

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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 broaden opportunities for children to learn about people and communities that are different to their own n enhance the good teaching further to enable all children to participate fully.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 assistants and persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training to help to keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder confidently fulfils her role to protect children from harm. She and her assistant know what to do should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and the progress that children make. She gathers the views of parents to help her identify her strengths and any areas to improve. Parents are very positive about the childminder. They state she is warm and nurturing. They appreciate how she works with others to help children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder values continued professional development opportunities and has a training plan in place for herself and her assistant. As a result of training, the childminder has adapted her practice to help children develop good literacy skills. She

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

inspires children's imaginations as they explore a wide range of books.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's lead in play. She sensitively joins in with play, talking to children as they explore a variety of leaves and foliage from the garden. Children identify mint and lavender. They use glue to create collages to take home. This helps to develop the muscles in their hands to support their interest in writing. The childminder encourages children to talk about their experiences. For instance, as children pretend to be hairdressers, the childminder talks about their hair. She encourages them to compare the length and introduces words such as 'short' and 'long'. Children use different tools to fill containers with sand. The childminder describes their actions and uses words to help them to develop their mathematical understanding about capacity. Children are excited to find hidden letters in the sand. They use their prior learning to identify the letters and write their names in the sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children engage in activities that the childminder provides and show an eagerness to learn. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps them to develop good levels of self-esteem. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She encourages children to talk about their feelings and worries. This helps children to develop good resilience to support them through times of change, such as when they move on to school. The childminder talks to children about the benefits of eating a balanced range of food. She provides daily opportunities for children to play outside and take measured risks, such as using large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are purposefully engaged, showing curiosity in the world around them as they explore and play. Children are confident and develop good friendships. Older children are keen to read and write. They identify sounds that letters represent and write their names accurately. Children develop independence in their self-care and hygiene routines. They acquire the key skills to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259301 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10106279 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives near Swaffham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant for part of each week. 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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