Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 24 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 is well organised and professional throughout her practice. She provides parents with a wide range of documentation that underpins her practice to promote children's good health, safety and welfare. n Partnerships with parents and other providers are effective. The childminder establishes a clear and open two-way flow of information. This significantly contributes to the good progress children make. n The childminder knows children well and plans a good range of stimulating and appropriately challenging activities that support children's emerging interests. Children make good progress. n Children are happy, relaxed and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They establish strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder provides a calm, nurturing and homely environment. She gives children clear and consistent messages that help them to understand the impact their

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This provision is good

actions may have on others. Children behave well. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the progress children make. She gathers the views of parents and her assistant to help her to identify areas of strength and areas to improve. She is ambitious to develop her practice further to provide children with high-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about people and communities that are different to their own. n At times, the childminder and her assistant tend to be overly helpful. This reduces opportunities for children to develop their independence fully.

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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 make the most of opportunities to help children develop their independence skills 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 her assistant 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 written and verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training and that they discuss what they learn. They both know the possible indicators of abuse and what to do should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides her assistant with clear induction, coaching and training to help her to understand her role and responsibilities. The childminder establishes a targeted training plan to develop her knowledge and skills and for her assistant. They work well together and act as good role models for children. Parents are positive about the childminder. They state that they feel well informed about their child's progress and what they need to learn next. They share that their children settle quickly and thoroughly enjoy themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She assesses their progress regularly and identifies their next steps in learning. She shares information with parents about their children's progress with ideas about how to support their ongoing learning at home. Children climb onto ride-on toys and balance bikes, using good physical skills and coordination to move themselves forwards and backwards. They use spoons and spades to dig in the sand and fill containers. This helps them to develop good hand-to-eye coordination to support their early literacy skills. The childminder introduces words to help children develop their understanding and vocabularies. For instance, she describes 'triangular fern leaves' when children make leaf imprints in the sand. The childminder gives clear explanations to help children learn about different shapes. For example, she explains the triangle has three sides compared to a square that has four sides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe and stimulating environment that motivates them to play and learn. Children choose to play indoors or outdoors. They have plenty of space to move around freely, kicking balls, dancing and twirling or collecting sticks to use to smooth the sand. The childminder encourages children to think about what they need to stay safe. For instance, she asks children about the weather and if they need to wear a sun hat. The childminder provides healthy fruit snacks and works with parents to promote healthy lifestyles. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps children build good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are confident explorers and make their own choices in play. Children develop friendships and learn to share and take turns. They identify simple shapes and numbers they see in the environment. Children talk about the patterns they make when they press leaves into sand. They develop good hygiene and self-care routines. Children acquire the key skills they need to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406133 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10074421 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 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in South Wootton, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She works with an assistant.

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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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