Childminder in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, she knows how children learn and how to assess their progress. The childminder discusses how she would plan a range of activities to support children's development and address any gaps in their learning. n The childminder recognises her role in supporting children's good health and well-being, to keep them safe and meet their individual needs effectively. She is aware of the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensuring they have regular opportunities to be active. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her duty to protect children. She recognises the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing professional

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development to improve her knowledge and practice to meet the needs of children in her care. She ensures she keeps required training, such as first aid, up to date. n The childminder knows how to seek the views of parents and children to help her to evaluate and improve her service. n The childminder understands how to support children's positive behaviour to help them understand appropriate rules, and to respect and value each other's differences.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY558652 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10190269 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Salhouse, Norfolk. She operates Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5pm, during term time only and some school holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of the members of the household. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment, resources and toys available. n The childminder discussed with the inspector the importance of including parents, other providers and professional agencies in children's learning and

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development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service she provides to children.

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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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