Childminder 256097

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. They enjoy their time with the childminder and feel safe in her care. Children show confidence and curiosity in their play. They demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Older children show very good memory skills. They recap familiar stories and can talk confidently about their families and home experiences. Babies happily explore their environment, moving themselves around the room to access toys they are interested in. They enjoy toys that play sounds and those that make things happen when buttons are pulled or pressed. These types of resources engage and excite them.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and caring. Older children display a warm and friendly nature towards younger children. Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. Children like receiving positive praise for their achievements. For example, they are praised for making a 'boat' with building blocks.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her good teaching skills to build on what children already know and can do. She observes children routinely and assesses their abilities. She provides children with varied activities that promote different aspects of their learning. The childminder ensures parents are involved in their children's learning by sharing observations and next steps frequently in a daily diary. They work closely together to meet children's needs.

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need to do better?

n Close, loving relationships have formed between the childminder and the children she cares for. This includes babies new to the setting who enjoy snuggling on her knee to look at books. They frequently initiate cuddles. The childminder ensures she gathers a range of information from parents about their children when they start in order to help them settle quickly. n The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of experiences that she knows children enjoy and that helps them to make good progress. The childminder uses a variety of good teaching skills. She encourages children to solve problems, be independent and express their thoughts. n Children learn essential skills for starting school. They take care of their own self-care needs and learn to use cutlery safely at mealtimes. Children practise dressing and undressing in preparation for physical education activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to understand the importance of hygiene routines that support their good health. For example, they learn why they should brush their teeth and wash their hands. Children know that germs can make them poorly.

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need to do better?

25 September 2019 n The childminder takes children on regular outings within the community to enhance their experiences and learning opportunities. Children enjoy visiting a local farm park and spending time with other children at activity groups. This helps them to be social and make friends. n The childminder consistently reflects on her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her improve her services. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to improving her knowledge and skills through training opportunities and reading childcare publications. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and provide support. n Partnership working is strong. The childminder shares detailed information with parents, professionals and other providers about children's care and learning. This helps to support good continuity for children between the childminder's care, home and other settings. Parents are extremely happy with the service

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need to do better?

provided. n The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations to extend their communication skills. She values what the children have to say and gives enough time for them to think and respond to questions. She uses repetitive language with babies to help strengthen their vocabulary. However, children who speak English as an additional language have fewer opportunities to develop and use their home language as they play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children in her care. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge current. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against herself or any member of her household. Her home is clean and well maintained and she takes effective action to ensure any hazards to children are minimised. Children are well supervised.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to develop and use their home language as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256097 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064963 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 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the learning environment with the childminder and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was read and considered by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

25 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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