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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children particularly like to explore the childminder's garden where they engage in fun and exciting activities that help to fuel their imaginations. Children enjoy playing superheroes, operating from their superhero cave, where they have created their own lasers and control panels. In other spontaneous activities, children have great fun creating their delicious 'soup'. They hunt around the garden for their 'ingredients' and choose grass cuttings, bark and herbs to add to the mix. Children know that they can safely pick the herbs and that they are edible. They understand that this means they are safe to eat.

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The provision is good

Children have formed close bonds with the childminder, her assistants and other children in the setting. They demonstrate through their behaviour that they like being with them and playing together in activities. Children squeal and giggle when the childminder finds them in a game of hide and seek. They give the childminder's assistant lots of spontaneous cuddles. Children behave well, are polite and understand the rules for sharing and turn taking with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children are consistently taught how to recognise and manage risks in their environment to help them play safely. They readily help the childminder to complete a safety check on the garden before they use it. Children confidently tell the childminder that they need to walk on the wet grass, or they may slip.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made great improvements to her setting and practice since her last inspection. Both her and her assistants demonstrate secure safeguarding knowledge and have refreshed their skills through training. Suitability checks are now in place for all relevant household members and the adults who care for the children. Food preparation areas are clean and free from clutter. n The childminder and her assistant understand the children in their care well and have a deep knowledge of their backgrounds and family circumstances. They plan and deliver fun learning experiences based on children interests and what they know children need to learn next. n Children are confident to talk to adults. They speak freely about their experiences at home with their families, and the adults ask questions to show their interest in what children have to say. Children readily tell the inspector about their outings in the woods and reading a story to a seal in a nearby river.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant support children's understanding of number, shape and size as they play. They encourage children to count objects and challenge them to make a taller tower of bricks. Children demonstrate that they can count independently, for example in a game of hide and seek. n Children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle. They spend time every day

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need to do better?

12 July 2021 in the fresh air and have constant access to their water bottles throughout the day. The childminder gently reminds children to drink their water when needed, and they know that if they do not drink regularly, they could get poorly. The childminder carefully considers the needs of children with dietary intolerances when engaging in cooking activities. n Parents receive regular communication about their children's time in the setting and the childminder shares ideas for continuing their child's learning at home. However, she is not as successful in encouraging parents to share more information about what children can do at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. n Children are prepared well for starting school. They frequently engage in tasks that help to increase their independence. Children manage their own self-care needs effectively, such as toileting and washing their hands before eating or

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need to do better?

after playing in the garden. n The childminder leads and manages her assistants well. They meet regularly as a team to plan learning experiences, discuss children's progress and evaluate the practice of the setting. Regular training opportunities are offered and completed to help broaden the knowledge and skills of the team. The childminder carefully monitors her assistants through observations of their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to protect and keep children safe in her care. Since the last inspection, she has ensured that both she and all of her assistants have completed several training courses in child protection. They now demonstrate a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder and her assistants know how to report concerns about children and adults in the setting to the appropriate authorities. They understand the signs that children may be at risk of radicalisation and female genital mutilation.

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should:

n find more ways to enable a shared approach and encourage all parents to exchange information about what their children are learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375776 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10129862 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives near Downham Market, Norfolk. She works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded education.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed the learning environment with the childminder and how the setting is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. She also observed the interactions of one assistant with the children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n Parents' views were taken into consideration through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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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12 July 2021 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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