Bullent, Sarah

Inspection date 19 August 2019 Previous inspection date 24 February 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 has a very calm, warm and nurturing relationship with the children. She engages in high-quality interactions and, as a result, children are very confident and eager to learn. n Children's learning and development is meticulously monitored through individual learning records, ensuring that any emerging gaps in learning are swiftly identified and acted on. n The childminder skilfully teaches children according to their next steps in learning, weaving these into the different activities that the childminder or the children have chosen. n Partnerships with parents are a key strength. The childminder works closely with parents and involves them fully in their children's learning. She offers excellent support and advice. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive focused, yet sensitive, support to help them to develop, progress and be independent.

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder works very closely with other professionals, including those supporting children with SEND. This ensures excellent planning for children's future progress and ensures gaps in learning are closing as quickly as possible. n The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. She consistently monitors and evaluates her provision and makes changes to her practice to drive improvement. She has used additional funding wisely to further enhance the indoor and outdoor environments to fully support the children's ongoing learning. n Children learn and play in an extremely safe environment. Resources are attractively presented, colourful and stimulating. Children learn to make decisions, select their own toys and develop their own ideas.

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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 embed plans to further enhance literacy opportunities for children in the outdoor learning environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment where children play and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including evidence of self-evaluation and some policies. n The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and suitability of all family members. n The inspector took account of the views of professionals and many parents who had provided written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues. Record keeping is meticulous. The childminder uses precise and detailed self-evaluation effectively to monitor her practice and includes the views of the parents and the children. She intends to embed plans for enriching literacy opportunities for children in the outdoor learning environment. The childminder is committed to constantly improving her knowledge. She has attended a wealth of training and continues to embrace professional development opportunities, using these to further enhance her exceptional standards of care and education. Partnerships with parents, and other professionals involved in the children's lives, are highly effective. Many parents comment on the excellent quality of provision, the wealth of activities and state that their children are extremely happy in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of each child. She gathers detailed information about the children and what they can do before they start. She continues sharing information with parents throughout the children's time with her. She uses the knowledge gained to plan stimulating activities, according to the children's interests and their next steps in learning. Monitoring of children's progress and achievements is robust and sharply focused. The childminder uses a wide range of teaching techniques in order to ensure every child has the best opportunities to learn. The quality of her interactions with the children is excellent. She provides ongoing commentary, introduces new words and allows children time to think and respond. She makes excellent use of a variety of visual aids and has learnt to use sign language, in order to support individual children's developing communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides rich and interesting activities, both inside and outdoors, which children freely access. She knows the children and their families very well and many families have used her services for a number of years. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model who sensitively supports children's emotional well-being. Children confidently go to her when they need a reassuring cuddle. She provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks and skilfully teaches key independence skills. Children have a go at washing their hands and learn to use cutlery properly during sociable mealtimes. Extremely good use is made of the local and wider area. Children learn about the outdoors during regular trips to a forest school initiative and frequently borrow books from the library. In the holidays older children have an exciting programme of activities, including trips to the beach and zoo.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points and are learning key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. They show high levels of concentration when exploring the learning environment. Children laugh when making different animal sounds while joining in with familiar songs, and practise early writing skills using different media.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291684 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10073435 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Brundall, near Norwich. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder currently receives funding for 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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