Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is comfortable and extremely inviting for children. They have fun exploring interesting objects as they move freely around the inviting spaces that are dedicated to their play. Children listen to nursery rhymes playing quietly in the background as they play. This contributes to the calm environment. Children learn to accept and value difference between themselves and others. They begin to recognise what makes them unique.

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The provision is good

Exposure to a vast array of new and challenging words helps children's vocabularies to develop. The childminder engages in detailed conversations with children. These stretch their understanding of the world. This particularly supports older children to develop a deep knowledge of various topics. For example, children use the words 'branch', 'bud', 'trunk' and 'bark' when learning about trees and exploring wooden objects. Children develop a love for books and talk about their favourites. They practise making the sound 's' for 'snake' while they make items out of dough. Children count during their activities. They enjoy making pictures and experimenting with paints. This demonstrates that they have good emerging literacy skills.

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The provision is good

Care routines are flexible to children's individual needs. When they are tired, they settle quickly for their naps in cosy spaces.

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need to do better?

n The qualified and experienced childminder gives children many different well- planned activities that support them to make progress in their learning. For example, as children explore the theme of trees, they experiment with many household objects made from wood. The childminder tailors her teaching according to children's ages and stages of development so that each child gets strong support for their individual progress. n Children enjoy playing with the wealth of exciting resources that the childminder invitingly presents. They help themselves to equipment that is within their easy reach. They are proud of their achievements and celebrate their learning. Children's literacy is promoted as there are ample opportunities to enjoy stories, music and singing. n The childminder regularly takes children out. For example, they visit natural areas for fresh air and exercise. Children regularly attend playgroups. This gives

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them opportunities to develop their social skills as they play with other children as part of larger groups. n Children's health and well-being are central to everything that the childminder does. For example, meals are nutritionally balanced and often use produce that the childminder grows herself. Children chat about the fruit that they like. The

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14 January 2020 childminder skilfully encourages them to try new tastes and textures over time. n The childminder gives children clear messages about desirable and unwanted behaviour. As a result, they learn how to behave well and show good manners. Other professionals comment on how nicely children behave and how respectful they are when they go out. n The childminder ensures an effective two-way flow of communication between herself and parents to help children develop well. She shares lots of information with parents about children's learning. For example, the childminder celebrates children's achievements with parents through using large notice boards for each area of learning. She displays photographs of children and includes comments showing what skills and knowledge they have gained. n At times, the childminder is overly directive of children during their play and learning activities. This means that children sometimes miss opportunities to

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think about how they may resolve challenges for themselves. n The childminder does not always promote children's skills in caring for themselves, to fully promote their emerging independence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to any issues relating to safeguarding children. She completes regular training in this area. This supports her to understand the possible indicators of abuse and/or neglect. The childminder also completes her own research and reads about the subject to gain a deep understanding of wider issues in safeguarding. She has a suitable policy in place to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder works with parents to keep children safe, and shares with them her experience and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307095 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10113022 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 2 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Tilney St. Lawrence, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. She operates from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of interactions and care-based routines between the childminder and children in the childminder's home. The inspector evaluated the impact that these had on children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the experiences that she offers children and her understanding of the impact this has on their development. This included carrying out a joint evaluation of planned activities with the childminder. n The inspector viewed evidence of the childminder's professional development, including her first-aid training certificates. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and older children, and considered their views about the setting.

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14 January 2020 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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14 January 2020 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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