Childminder EY358417

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has robust recruitment procedures in place to help ensure that her assistants are suitable to fulfil their role. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about her role and responsibilities. She knows that it is important to reflect on her practice and understands her responsibility to provide support and coaching for her assistants. n The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities to support all children to make good progress. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to

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assess children's learning. She describes how she intends to review children's progress regularly to enable her to plan appropriate experiences to support their continuing development. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about the importance of being a good role model to children. She knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. She explains how she will ensure that children learn to share and take turns when they play. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning outdoors. She recognises how to promote healthy lifestyles and discusses how she intends to help children follow appropriate personal hygiene routines. n Through discussion, the childminder is able to demonstrate a commitment to forming partnerships with parents. She recognises the importance of working closely with them and sharing information regarding all aspects of their children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358417 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10193665 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She works with two assistants and operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises that the childminder uses when minding children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about the childminder and her assistant's suitability.

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Inspection activities

21 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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21 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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