Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 30 July 2019 Previous inspection date 29 January 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 childminder is exceptionally committed to her role. She is extremely motivated to provide a high-quality service to children and their families, and continually works towards achieving and maintaining excellence in all areas. The childminder makes use of all training available to her to continue enhancing her teaching practice further and improve outcomes for children. n Children are exceptionally happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming setting. They form very close relationships with the childminder and her assistant, which supports their confidence and emotional well-being superbly. Children play safely in a secure and stimulating care and learning environment. The childminder works closely with her assistant to ensure that they meet children's individual needs. n Teaching is consistently of a very high quality. The childminder has an expert knowledge of how children learn best through play and first-hand experiences. She

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This provision is outstanding

gives thorough attention to planning for outdoors. This helps ensure that those children who learn best from being outdoors can do so. n Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air in all weathers, helping them to stay healthy. They develop very strong connections with their local community and gain an excellent understanding of the world around them. n The childminder and her assistant have an in-depth knowledge of the children in their care. Children's learning is checked regularly. Any gaps are quickly identified and expertly managed. n The childminder fosters purposeful relationships with other professionals. She is proactive in sharing information and keeping up to date with developments in childcare practice. Where children split their time between other early years settings, the childminder shares their progress to ensure they receive continuous and consistent support.

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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 explore more innovative strategies to involve all parents even more in their child's learning and development, to maintain the already excellent outcomes for children.

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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 spoke with the childminder and assistant during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. She spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident and knowledgeable about her responsibilities to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She actively promotes children's welfare at all times. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant have a deep understanding of a wide range of safeguarding issues. She implements her comprehensive policies and procedures effectively. The childminder reflects continuously on all aspects of her provision to promote the very highest achievements for all children. She has highlighted that there is scope to explore even more ways to involve all parents actively in their child's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children of all ages have a wonderful time with the childminder. They show high levels of motivation and become fully absorbed in activities. The childminder and her assistant expertly facilitate children's learning, allowing children to play and explore. They skilfully guide children and adapt activities and introduce further resources to extend children's learning. Children experiment with coloured water using pipettes, test tubes and soap dispensers. They show delight as they mix cornflour and water, exploring the consistency with their hands. The childminder gives children's communication and language skills high priority. There is a constant flow of communication as the childminder and her assistant immerse children in an environment that is rich in language. They model and build on language extremely well to support children to become confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Meal and snack times are treated as important social occasions. Children sit at the table, learn how to use cutlery and enjoy an excellent range of nutritious, home-made food. The childminder accommodates children's dietary needs extremely well. She provides opportunities for all children to take on responsibilities in the setting. For example, the childminder asks some children to help fetch the container of shoes from the hall before going outside, and others to pile up the bowls after snack. Children relish from helping with the small tasks. They thrive on meaningful praise as the childminder and her assistant recognise children's achievements, supporting children to develop a highly positive sense of themselves. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to be polite and use good manners. They skilfully support younger children to play and learn alongside each other, teaching them to understand the need to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress throughout their time with the childminder. They develop excellent attitudes to learning and gain the skills they need for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children enjoy books and listen to stories with interest. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children develop excellent social skills and become independent from a young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10073601 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Aslacton, Norfolk. She operates on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 7am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and 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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