Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Although the childminder knows children and their interests well, she does not plan effectively for their learning. She has not developed a robust curriculum that clearly identifies what children need to learn, takes into account their individual needs and offers appropriate challenge. For example, the childminder does not focus her interactions with children to encourage their engagement or extend their knowledge. Children lose interest in activities quickly and often move on before meaningful learning can take place. This has an impact on the progress children make. In addition, the childminder does not undertake required assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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The provision requires improvement

Children form positive relationships with the childminder. They approach her for cuddles and to involve her in their play. Children are reassured by the childminder when visitors are present. They confidently select toys from the variety available. Children begin to explore imaginative play, for example using different objects as pretend telephones. They enjoy exploring sand and like to scoop and pour it between containers. Children talk about the pretend food they are making with the material, describing cakes and sweets. The childminder sometimes uses creative approaches to promote children's physical skills, such as when teaching children how to swing their legs to gain momentum on the swings. She tells children to swing their legs to kick a ball under the seat.

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need to do better?

n Children have access to a variety of toys and activities. They are quick to initiate their own play and transport toys between areas to extend their play. However, the childminder does not have a clear enough understanding of what children need to learn next or how to plan effectively to promote their progress. As a result, the curriculum provided does not offer appropriate challenge or reflect children's individual learning needs. n Parents report that they are happy with the service the childminder provides and that children enjoy their time with her. The childminder provides parents with appropriate guidance and practical suggestions on topics, such as toilet training. However, she does not provide parents with information about their child's learning. This includes the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. As a result, parents are not provided with sufficient details of

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their children's progress in learning, including their strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected. n The childminder recognises the importance of valuing and celebrating diversity. However, she has not developed enough knowledge and understanding of diversity to fully extend children's learning during play. For instance, she does not know how to adapt an activity about bath time to make it relevant to

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need to do better?

24 June 2021 children with different care routines. The childminder also does not gather enough information about children's home languages. This means that some children's experiences are not included. n The childminder does not promote healthy food habits. For instance, she does not encourage parents to provide healthy foods for children to eat in her care. The childminder does not support children to develop an understanding of a balanced diet. For instance, children who dislike eating fruit and vegetables are not offered any. n The childminder's interactions with children are positive. She demonstrates interest and warmth as she speaks to them about their play. The childminder models how to use different toys and encourages children to use resources safely and to have respect for one another. For instance, she tells children not to flick sand and clearly explains why. n Children are cared for in a safe and secure physical environment. The

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childminder supervises them as they play indoors and in the garden. She has considered potential risks to children's safety in her home and garden. For example, she places safety mats under the swings as the ground is particularly hard. The childminder ensures she keeps her mandatory first-aid training and appropriate insurance up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed training to help her recognise the potential signs and symptoms of child abuse. She understands her duty to act on any concerns about children's welfare, including any regarding adults who work with children. The childminder knows how to recognise if a child is being exposed to extreme views or behaviours and how to seek support to address these.

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Due date

develop the curriculum to ensure activities and teaching are closely linked to assessments of children's learning and development, to promote their progress 05/08/2021

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Due date

24 June 2021 provide parents with information about their child's progress; including the progress check for children aged between two and three years of age, summarising their child's development in the prime areas of learning, their unique strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected. 05/08/2021

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should:

n explore more ways to acknowledge and celebrate children's diverse cultural backgrounds, to help them value and respect their own and each other's differences n work closely with parents to encourage them to provide healthy food for children to eat, and help children make healthy food choices by providing nutritious snacks as part of a balanced diet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553109 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10174205 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Beighton, Norfolk. She operates from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk through the areas of her home accessed by children and explained how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took account of the views of parents. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons

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Inspection activities

24 June 2021 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

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