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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the experienced childminder's care. They develop self-confidence as they play with their peers. The majority of the time, children get along well and cooperate with one another. They learn to understand and accept the needs of others. For example, they play quietly near the sleeping area. Children chat to the childminder and her assistant about their interests and experiences. They are enthusiastic about the activities that they do and concentrate with increasing focus. For example, children sit and complete challenging puzzles together. The childminder's assistant sits close to the children who are relatively new to the setting. She ensures that the puzzle they are doing is not too easy or too difficult for them. The childminder and her assistant quickly learn what children's interests are and use these to skilfully encourage children to join in with play.

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The provision is good

Out in the childminder's garden, children use their imaginations as they make 'ice cream' with sticks and leaves in an empty container. The childminder talks to them about how to crush the grass, which they pretend is herbs, to release the smell in their mud cookery play. The children attempt to write the names of their dishes on their 'cafe menu'. They take pretend orders over a play telephone.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked to address weaknesses identified at her last inspection. Together with her assistant, she reflects on her practice and plans for continuous improvement. This has led to the necessary improvements to the education that the childminder offers to children. n Training and professional development that the childminder and her assistant complete help them to offer children a suitably challenging curriculum. They share their new knowledge together and identify what changes they can make. Both the childminder and her assistant have appropriate plans for their future professional development. n Children develop good independence skills. They competently use the bathroom and diligently wash their hands when needed. The childminder gives children clear explanations about why good hygiene is important. n The childminder and her assistant get to know the children well. They regularly speak with parents, working together to meet children's needs. As a result,

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need to do better?

children make good progress in their learning and development. However, the partnerships with other agencies and organisations involved in children's care and learning are not as well established. This means that the childminder does not always identify how she can increase the consistency of children's educational experience or further enhance her practice with individual children. n The childminder's assessments of where children are in their development are

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need to do better?

26 April 2022 accurate. She and her assistant use them effectively. Observing what children can do for themselves, the adults work to help children to develop their learning in areas where they are less confident. n Clear and consistent boundaries and expectations support children's positive behaviour. When children occasionally struggle with this, the adults take swift and appropriate action to help them. For example, the assistant takes decisive action when children begin to experiment and disagree over a role-play road sign. This prevents a dangerous situation occurring. Children happily accept the assistant's explanation and instructions. They go on to choose a more suitable way to engage with the resources. n The adults talk to children and guide their play. However, on some occasions, the childminder and her assistant do not give older and the most able children detailed enough information to further develop their knowledge or stretch their

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need to do better?

thinking. n The childminder and her assistant ensure that children regularly spend time outside. Children are at their most enthusiastic and engage particularly well when they play out in the childminder's garden. n The childminder ensures that she focuses on helping children to acquire a wide vocabulary. She reads to children and sings songs with them on a daily basis. The childminder recognises when to help parents seek additional assessment and support for their child. She also uses some specific techniques to help any children who need extra support to improve their communication and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant complete training that helps them to understand how to recognise concerns about children's safety or well-being. There is a clear policy in place, which is in line with local safeguarding procedures, about the action to be taken if they have concerns. The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to learn to value and respect the lives and cultures of those different from their own and the links that this has to preventing extreme views.

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should:

n strengthen the partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care and education n give children more carefully considered explanations and descriptions to further deepen their understanding of what they are learning about.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252806 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10196995 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 18 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Gorleston, Norfolk. She operates all year round, except for weekends and bank holidays. The childminder offers care for early years children from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday. For school- age children, she offers care before and after school, Monday to Friday. During school holidays, the childminder operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. Occasional Fridays are available by arrangement.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained her curriculum for children to the inspector, and the inspector viewed the areas used for childcare. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, the assistant and children. The inspector evaluated the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed essential documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. The inspector evaluated the experiences of children.

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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

26 April 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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