Childminder EY320913

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 15 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children form strong attachments with the childminder and show they are very comfortable and happy in her care. n The childminder is a good teacher and is particularly skilled at extending children's mathematical knowledge. She regularly introduces counting, calculating and problem solving into children's everyday play activities. n Children make good progress in the childminder's care. Babies enjoy listening to songs and start to join in with the actions. The childminder gives them lots of opportunities to practise new skills, such as crawling and standing up. n The childminder makes the most of her local area to help children find out about their community. She takes children on regular outings; for example, they choose books and attend regular singing groups at the local library. n The childminder keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She regularly reviews and updates her policies and procedures to reflect changes in legal requirements.

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This provision is good

n The childminder works well in partnership with other settings that children attend. She talks to children's parents and teachers to share information about children's stage of development and plan their next steps in learning. For instance, when children learn about sea creatures at nursery, the childminder extends their interest by taking them on a trip to a local aquatic centre.

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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 extend children's growing understanding of keeping themselves healthy.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during a range of activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to discuss children's learning, her professional development and plans for improvement. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's individual learning records, and the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector jointly evaluated the success of activities with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder regularly meets with other childminders to discuss good practice and share ideas. She reviews the quality of her service and seeks opportunities to extend her knowledge, such as training on supporting children who have autistic spectrum disorder. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes risk assessments for outings to ensure that children are able to play safely. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder notices any gaps in children's development and discusses these with parents. She quickly puts plans in place to enable children to achieve their next steps in learning and help them to catch up with their peers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that children enjoy. She is skilled at tailoring activities to meet the needs of children of different ages. For example, older children select instruments and play them while the childminder sings nursery rhymes and teaches babies the actions for the song. The childminder helps children to make links between their learning. For instance, they select counting books from the library to help them with their knowledge of numbers and calculations in readiness for school. Children show motivation and engagement in their activities. Older children enjoy blowing bubbles for younger children to pop. The childminder enthusiastically plays with the children, such as helping them to compare the sizes of the bubbles. The childminder makes regular observations of children and accurately tracks their progress. She shares her observations with parents so they can continue to support their children's learning at

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to behave very well and be kind to others. Children make very positive relationships with each other. For instance, babies readily show their affection for older children with spontaneous hugs and cuddles. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They are very pleased with their children's well-being, and praise the regular communication they receive. The childminder offers children lots of opportunities for fresh air, such as on regular walks and outings. She plans for children to develop their physical skills, for example, by taking them on regular trips to a soft-play centre.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. They are able to select their own resources and use their imaginations well. For example, children select a dragon finger puppet to use in a nursery rhyme and change the words accordingly. Older children are able to write their own names and, with a little support, are able to count up to 30 and beyond. Babies are able to communicate their needs and start to form words. They confidently move around and pull themselves up to standing. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and benefit from the interesting activities she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320913 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064998 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Watton, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education 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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