Barr, Carolyn Jane

Inspection date 21 August 2019 Previous inspection date 10 October 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 professional, experienced and qualified childminder provides a rich, exciting and highly stimulating environment for children of all ages. She has carefully considered how to use the indoor and outside areas to engage and interest children in their learning. Outside, she provides an exciting 'tree house' for older children. Younger children enjoy the wooden role-play boat, sandpit and the 'peacock castle'. n The childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn. She expertly enables younger children to explore resources, while providing a commentary of words and phrases tailored to their individual needs. Children consistently show the characteristics of effective learning. They spend long periods of time exploring a tea set, precisely working out which cups fit inside one another. n Children show very high levels of engagement in their play. They concentrate extremely well for their young ages. The childminder works in close partnership with

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children's parents, carers and extended families to ensure there is a joined-up approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder finds innovative ways of involving children in decision-making. She holds daily 'committee meetings' with older children where they discuss their ideas and plans. The childminder promotes positive social relationships, for instance, by pairing an older child with a younger child as a 'buddy'. She regularly acts on children's ideas to continue to improve her setting. n Parents and children are extremely happy with the childminder's service. They say she provides children with 'fantastic experiences' and gives them detailed feedback about their child's day. Older children say that the childminder provides 'the best club ever'. n The childminder consistently implements robust policies to keep children safe and well. She regularly risk assesses her premises and carefully considers how she will keep

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children safe on outings. n Children are very settled and show loving bonds with the childminder. Children show they feel very secure as they enjoy cuddles with the childminder and involve her in their 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 continue to extend the already excellent opportunities for children to construct, build and learn about how things work.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children indoors and outside. She observed a range of activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector obtained parents' and children's views through verbal and written feedback. n The inspector jointly evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation regarding safeguarding, risk assessments and children's learning records. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden and held a number of discussions about her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder continually evaluates her practice. She reviews her development plans each month to ensure that her practice is continually evolving. Parents are highly involved in the childminder's evaluation of her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder speaks confidently about signs of abuse. She has clear procedures to follow to report concerns. The childminder welcomes constructive feedback. She regularly liaises with other professionals to share effective practice. After attending training about enhancing learning for boys, the childminder created more cosy areas at ground level to give all children enticing places to learn. The childminder is working on enhancing opportunities for building, construction and problem-solving even further, giving children real-life experiences to learn through.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children have a wealth of opportunities to explore. Younger children spend long periods of time sorting different-coloured balls and rolling them down a large tube, crawling after them as they roll away. They excitedly find the balls in the sand and watch with wonder as the sand spills out over their fingers. Older children work together to create a 'theatre' from a large cardboard box donated to them from a nearby residential home. Children create 'shows' and invite residents from the home to come and watch. Older children create an imaginative role-play ice-cream parlour, coming up with ideas for new ice-cream flavours. The childminder plans a diverse range of activities for children based on their interests and the natural world. She expertly monitors children's learning. The childminder works with parents to assess what children are able to do. From this, she plans children's specific next steps in learning. The childminder then carefully weaves

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these into children's self-chosen play to help them reach important milestones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children appear happy and self-assured. They make decisions about what they would like to do and are continually encouraged to do things for themselves. Younger children settle very well to sleep, with their comforters and relaxing music. The childminder sets high expectations for children's behaviour. Where children require extra support, the childminder creates a behaviour plan, involving the child and their parents. She works with children to help them to understand and manage their emotions. The childminder promotes high levels of respect and tolerance, helping children to learn about families and cultures. She teaches children about Australia Day and Chinese New Year. Children have highly stimulating opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder works closely with parents to promote children's health and varied diets.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are confident and independent. They are active learners who concentrate extremely well and make links in their learning. Children choose books and look at these carefully. They make marks with a range of resources, problem-solve and explore quantities through their play. Older children are prepared with essential skills in readiness for school. They become articulate, manage their personal care and are highly engaged in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219130 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10113005 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 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Hellesdon, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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