Childminder, Out-of school day care in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

Children only attend this setting before and after school and during the holidays. They are comfortable and relaxed in the childminder's home. Children have strong, caring relationships with the childminder and each other. They are familiar with the routines but also have good opportunities to be independent and make their own choices. Children know and understand how to behave and show care and consideration for each other as they play together. They demonstrate good manners and are very polite. Children know and talk about any rules that they need to follow. They understand that screen time on handheld computers is limited and decide when and how they want to use their time.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have good opportunities to take part in art and craft activities, using a range of materials. They work cooperatively with each other as they use scissors and glue to create a seaside picture. Children practise drawing skills as they carefully trace favourite images using a light box. They engage in projects where they learn about world events, explore travel or even have a go at designing their own clothes. The childminder displays children's creations with care and consideration. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem as they are able to show visitors previous projects that they and their friends have completed.

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n The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. Information is gathered from parents when their children first start and is used to ensure children are well cared for. They are kept well informed about their children's time with the childminder. Parents are very complimentary of the service provided. Many comment favourably on the good support they and their children receive from the childminder. n The childminder knows the children very well and has established effective partnerships with schools where minded children attend. She ensures that information is regularly shared in an effective manner. Transitions between home, the school and the childminder are smooth and support the children to best effect. n Good emphasis is placed on supporting children's communication and language skills. The childminder chats easily with the children as they play. Children are confident to engage in conversations with the childminder. She asks questions

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for thinking and gives children time to answer. She uses correct pronunciation and takes time to explain the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases that the children hear for the first time. n Children benefit from a broad range of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities and choose what they want to do. They play imaginatively for

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21 February 2020 extended periods as they set out a special picnic lunch to enjoy with their teddies and soft toys. They know how to tidy way toys once they have finished. n Younger children relax as they watch children's television and, on occasions, older children watch age-appropriate news programmes. The childminder further extends their knowledge and learning through projects and activities around topics of interest or current affairs. She provides children with a broad range of books and literature to encourage a love of reading and a thirst for knowledge. n Outdoor play is incorporated into routines. Children play in the secure garden, where they plant and harvest vegetables. They also enjoy more physical play, such as climbing and running, in the local park. n Children are supported to follow healthy lifestyles. They are provided with meals which include fresh fruit and vegetables from the childminder's smallholding.

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Children are beginning to learn that snacks that are sugary or high in fat, should be eaten in moderation only. Special diets and children's individual medical needs are well catered for. n The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks to continually improve. She recognises the benefits of continuous professional development and has completed all mandatory training. She is currently completing additional training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to help her to improve her practice further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed relevant training in child protection and is aware of her role in keeping children safe. She knows the action to take if she is concerned about a child's well-being. The childminder has policies and procedures in place that underpin all aspects of her practice. She demonstrates an appropriate awareness of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation. The childminder supervises children well. She carries out effective risk assessments of all aspects of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250990 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10126182 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 27 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives on the outskirts of Norwich, Norfolk. She only cares for children before and after school during term time and in the school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the environment used by children and discussed the planned activities and play experiences provided with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and the children within the home. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and other professionals through written testimonials.

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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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