Childminder EY246489

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 December 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 The childminder is professional and well organised. She demonstrates a real passion for her role. Overall, she understands how children learn and develop, providing high- quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and learning needs to help them progress well. n Children's understanding of nature and the world around them is significantly enhanced through the interesting activities and varied outings the childminder arranges. Topic- based activities extend children's experiences further and effectively support their learning about good health and personal safety. n Excellent relationships with parents significantly enhance children's learning experiences both in the childminder's care and at home. Parents hold the childminder in very high regard and comment that she does an excellent job to enrich children's lives, support their progress and prepare them for school. n The childminder has formed strong relationships with the children. They benefit from

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This provision is good

being cared for in a caring and nurturing environment where they feel safe and secure. The childminder teaches children to be kind and caring towards one another and helps them build friendships. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She talks to the children continually and expands their vocabulary well; she introduces and repeats new words related to their play.

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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 build on strategies to incorporate younger children's emerging ideas and choices in their play and maximise their learning potential.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect the well-being of children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. Clear policies and procedures underpin her good practice. These are shared with parents, which provides reassurance that their children are safe and well cared for. The childminder supervises the children well and is alert to potential risks, such as children running indoors. Opportunities like this are used well to teach children about safety. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and identifies areas that she would like to change to maintain high levels of provision that benefit the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. This enables her to plan activities around children's interests that build on their knowledge and skills. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They show a keen interest in books, listening well while the childminder reads. She introduces simple vocabulary as children point to pictures and she encourages older children to talk about what they see. From a young age, children start to develop an interest in mark making with crayons and other media. There are good opportunities for younger children to begin to explore mathematical concepts. For instance, the childminder asks them to identify shapes, count bricks while they build and compare the height of their towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, relaxed and thrive in the childminder's care. She celebrates children's efforts and achievements with praise, which helps boost their confidence. Children have good opportunities to socialise with larger groups while on outings. Their behaviour is positive and they are taught right from wrong. Children's good health is promoted well. Children benefit from regular outdoor opportunities, such as going on walks or playing in the childminder's garden. This helps promote their physical well-being and gives them opportunities to exercise their body. Healthy eating is promoted in the setting. The childminder ensures that she diligently takes into account children's medical and dietary needs when providing snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children effectively develop the skills they need in readiness for future learning and the eventual move on to nursery or school. They are confident, learn good social skills and receive support to develop a positive attitude to others. Children learn about colours, shapes and numbers through everyday activities. They show an eagerness to explore, investigate and find out how things work. For example, they push buttons within a book to play different bird song recordings while they learn to recognise familiar garden birds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246489 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10064987 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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