Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are lovingly nurtured in this highly respectful environment. Their needs and well-being are always at the very heart of the childminder's service. Children show that they feel extremely safe and secure in the childminder's highly attentive care. They have the warmest bonds with the childminder and each other. Children spontaneously thank the childminder for the 'yummy' home-cooked food she provides and lovingly hug their friends during play. Children giggle together with joy as the childminder carefully helps them to wipe their sticky fingers and faces after meals. Children behave extremely well for their young ages. The very calm environment and stimulating sensory play experiences help children to focus for long periods.

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The provision is outstanding

Children continually benefit from highly engaging opportunities to explore, investigate and play out their curiosities. They persevere for long periods until they are satisfied. The childminder ensures that children always have time to see through their ideas to a satisfactory conclusion. Children hear rich language as the childminder carefully talks them through care routines and expertly supports them as they play. They listen attentively to her as she spends time explaining how things work, using a range of descriptive words to help children develop their own vocabularies. Daily rhymes, songs and music help children to become immersed in rhyme and rhythm. Children show their love for these experiences as they laugh together, sing and move their bodies to the beat of the music.

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n The childminder has a wealth of experience in children's care and development. She uses this to create an innovative curriculum which is centred around children's needs and wishes. The childminder is highly skilled at noticing what children are able to do. She expertly builds on this, working in close partnership with parents, to help children to consistently build on their knowledge and skills, step by step. n Even the youngest children communicate extremely well for their young ages. Toddlers happily use sounds, actions and sign language to communicate their wants and needs. Two-year-old children speak confidently in full sentences. Children of all ages independently select books and study the pictures. They talk and babble to themselves as they carefully turn the pages to see what happens next. Children are exceptionally well prepared for moving on to nursery, when the time comes. n The childminder nurtures children to learn about who they are and where they

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live. This means that children are developing a strong sense of themselves. Outdoors, the childminder creates 'yes' spaces, where children have the freedom to investigate, create and explore on a larger scale. The childminder encourages

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18 January 2022 children to revisit and build on their learning. Children regularly return to the large material sheet hung outside to practise and add to their paintings. n Babies' and children's care routines are highly respected. The childminder carefully explains to children what will happen next. She empowers children by respecting their choices and decisions. n Children progress very well in their self-care, taking small steps to gain increasing independence. Two-year-old children progress to climbing onto their own chair at the table, and they become responsible by using a china bowl and cutlery. They watch with intrigue as the childminder carefully shows them how to spread butter on their toast. n Children continually learn about positive relationships through the childminder's consistent role modelling. They learn to consider the views of others and appropriate ways to assert themselves. The childminder skilfully uses books,

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explanations and resources to help children learn about those who may be different to themselves. n Parents speak of the 'exceptional' childminder with the utmost respect. They say that she is 'amazing' and that their children 'blossom' in her attentive care. Parents refer to the childminder as the 'baby whisperer' due to her ability to settle and care for young children. The childminder provides a wealth of advice and support for parents. n The childminder's expert knowledge and talents for working with young children are inspirational. She draws on her experiences, such as working with young children in New Zealand, to provide the highest levels of childcare and education that are continually evolving. n The childminder has recently shared her knowledge with others through a 'baby- friendly' project which is run by the local authority. She is also training to be an instructor of 'baby massage'. The childminder is committed to ongoing research

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and learning, to continue to provide children with the very best possible care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety at all times. She diligently plans her care routines and children's activities so that she can supervise children closely. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training with the local authority and via online courses to widen her knowledge further. The childminder speaks knowledgably about the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes noticing signs that a baby or non-verbal child may be at risk. The childminder knows how to swiftly report concerns to the relevant authorities. She shows children how to hold up their hand to say 'stop' if someone is invading their personal space. Children confidently call this their 'stop power'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525039 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10215050 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Little Melton, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for planned holidays. The childminder specialises in care and early education for babies and children aged up to three years old. She follows the Pikler approach to children's care and education. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and the skills she helps them to develop. The childminder showed the inspector around her home and garden. n The inspector watched the childminder interacting with the children during care routines and play, indoors and outside. The childminder and the inspector evaluated children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents, including a copy of her first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability checks for those living in the home. n The inspector obtained parents' views through discussion and written feedback. She spoke to the children at appropriate times.

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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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Inspection activities

18 January 2022 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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