Childminder EY559869

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has good settling-in procedures that are tailored to each child's needs. She works closely with parents to establish what their children can already do and encourages parents to bring their children for settling-in visits before they start in her care. This supports children to develop a deep sense of belonging. The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn how to keep safe and understand her rules. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and concentrate well on their chosen activities.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's nurturing care. They nestle in her arms as she comforts them when they are tired and they contentedly fall asleep. The childminder understands and meets children's care needs effectively, which supports young children's emotional well-being. Young children develop a strong bond with her. They develop early communication skills and interact happily during their play. Children enjoy their time at the childminder's warm and welcoming home. She provides an interesting and varied learning environment that children explore, demonstrating curiosity in their surroundings.

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need to do better?

n Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is vigilant and completes daily checks to ensure that the premises and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use. For example, the childminder ensures that young children have access to age-appropriate toys that stimulate their learning. n The childminder observes children closely to find out what interests them and talks to parents to find out what their child can do at home. She makes regular assessments of what children can do and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough challenge for the more-able children to extend their learning to a higher level. n Feedback from parents is very positive. They are pleased with the care and education their children receive. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she offers to their children. They say, 'The childminder is absolutely

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need to do better?

wonderful. My child is clearly very comfortable with her and enjoys being in her home.' n Children enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to visit the local community or attend local groups. They join in activity groups, such as messy play, to socialise with larger groups of children. The childminder takes them for walks in local woodlands and parks so they can explore nature and spend time in the fresh air. n The childminder plans activities that are stimulating and engage children's

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need to do better?

23 October 2019 interests. She knows what children can do and supports them well to make good progress in their learning. Young children are keen to do things for themselves and develop high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder plans good opportunities for young children to develop their physical skills. She has thought carefully about how to encourage children to develop their strength and coordination for walking. For example, she arranges activities on sturdy low-level furniture so that children can pull themselves up to standing to join in. n The childminder is well qualified and makes good use of regular opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date. However, the childminder does not focus her professional development precisely enough on developing an expert knowledge of teaching. She has not fully explored ways to continually build on the good quality of her teaching in order to help children make the very best possible

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progress. n The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to discuss good practice and share ideas. This forms part of her evaluation of her own practice, helping her to ensure children receive good-quality care and learning. The childminder works well with other settings, including schools, to ensure that children gain the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She has a good understanding of the possible risks to children's well-being. The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care to the appropriate professionals. She keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date and is aware of wider safeguarding issues. Children are kept safe at the setting because the childminder is vigilant and supervises them well at all times. The childminder ensures that her home is suitable and well prepared before children arrive. This promotes children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n find innovative ways to enrich the more-able children's experiences and extend their learning n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559869 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10105376 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in North Wootton, Norfolk. She operates during term time only from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5.15pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint review of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder and minded children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability. She discussed how the childminder reviews her practice and viewed a range of other documentation, including daily registers and accident records. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

23 October 2019 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

23 October 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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