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 well supervised and cared for in a safe and secure environment. They form close attachments with the childminder and settle swiftly. Babies' routines, such as nappy changing and sleeping, are followed appropriately. Babies and toddlers show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently seek her out for a cuddle, when they need reassurance. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are learning how to behave. They respond well to the childminder's consistent, sensitive approach to managing behaviour and her calm and positive role modelling.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands their individual interests and learning styles. All children independently help themselves to resources that capture their interest. Children confidently seek out the dressing-up box, eager to see what is inside. They sit with the childminder as they listen to a story, learning how to turn pages and look for familiar images in the book. Those who prefer to learn outside have good opportunities to play in the garden. Children play with water and explore the damp sand. They use tools to fill containers and see what happens when they tip these out. Older children develop good physical skills as they move themselves back and forth on the swing. Younger children push themselves along in play cars and climb through tunnels. Babies crawl freely and build their muscles as they practise pulling themselves up to a standing position.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has reviewed and significantly improved her childminding practice, following two previous inspections. She completes effective risk assessments. This ensures that children play in a clean, safe and secure environment, indoors and outdoors. The childminder plans and presents activities and learning experiences to ensure they are appropriate to children's current stages of development. n The childminder is ambitious. She is currently studying for an early years degree. She makes good use of training and development opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder has undertaken a range of short courses and qualifications. She is using the knowledge she gained, particularly with regard to supporting children with SEND, to further enhance children's experiences. n The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. She provides daily feedback and keeps parents informed about their children's learning through an

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need to do better?

online app. She shares her observations with parents and discusses their children's development with them. This helps parents to support their children at home. Parents value the service that the childminder offers. They feel well

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need to do better?

9 May 2022 supported by the childminder and state that their children enjoy their time with her. n The childminder makes regular observations of what children know and can do. She completes assessments, which include a progress check on children when they are aged between two and three years old. Delays in children's development are quickly identified. The childminder works closely with other professionals, including at the schools where children will eventually move on to. This ensures that those children with SEND are supported to make the best possible progress. n The childminder encourages children to explore the world around them. They plant and grow vegetables at home and take regular trips in the locality. Children develop confidence and social skills, as they mix with larger groups of children, when attending local toddler groups. n Children are learning how to be independent. They wash their hands before

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snacks and help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty. All children enjoy nutritious snacks. Mealtimes are social occasions. Children learn table manners, which are modelled by the childminder. Babies are sensitively cuddled as they take their bottle of milk. n The childminder gets down to the children's level. She chats easily with the children, speaking with clarity as she verbally labels what children are doing. The childminder gives children clear instructions to follow. She has recently started using simple picture images to enhance communication for those children who have little or no language. n The childminder reads stories and sings with the children. However, she does not make the best use of stories, songs, rhymes and poems to create a language-rich environment so that children hear, and learn to use, more words.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She is committed to keeping children safe. The childminder has completed child protection training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She confidently identifies possible indicators of abuse and knows how to keep children safe, referring to relevant agencies as required. The childminder teaches children about risks so that they can keep themselves safe. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and knows what to do should a child in her care have an accident.

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should:

n make better use of stories, songs, rhymes and poems so that children hear and learn to use more words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544279 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10238802 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 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sparham, Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises, inside and outside, and established how the childminder keeps children safe. n The childminder explained how she organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector, which included evidence of training completed. n The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for the children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

9 May 2022 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

9 May 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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