Rawson, Lyndsey

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 familiar with the childminder's setting. They show that they are happy and eagerly explore the readily available toys and resources in the well-thought-out environment. Outdoors, children make 'pies' with play dough and experiment with water and fruit tea bags. They are eager to take part in purposeful learning experiences. Children fill containers with coloured rice and attempt to pick it up with large tweezers. They explore instruments and join the childminder as she sings familiar songs.

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The provision is good

Children have fantastic opportunities to build on their awareness of the natural world. Through first-hand experiences they learn about the cycle of life. Children view eggs in the incubator indoors and can see tadpoles in the large container outside. The childminder has high expectations and children clearly demonstrate that they are familiar with these during daily routines. Children listen and follow instructions well. For example, as they walk along to the riverbank with the childminder for snack, they know to listen for the 'traffic lights'. Children stop, turn around or go on as the childminder says the colours red, amber or green. The childminder has appropriate risk assessments in place to ensure children are kept safe, both in her home and when out in the local environment.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked very hard to review her provision for children's education. She regularly reflects on what she provides and undertakes relevant training to further enhance her own professional development. She uses these to strengthen her practice. For example, following recent training, the childminder has introduced a system to help children vote for which book they would like her to read to them. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote positive behaviour. She praises the children's efforts, which helps to support their self-confidence. Children understand expectations for behaviour. They show an awareness of right and wrong and know that it is positive to share toys and be kind to others. n Partnerships with parents, and other settings children also attend, are well established and help to ensure good continuity in children's care and education.

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need to do better?

Parents express their thoughts about the service the childminder provides. Their feedback is extremely complimentary. n The childminder recognises the importance of fostering children's independence. From a young age, she encourages children to do things for themselves. Children are eager to help with simple tasks, such as preparing for lunch. They carefully carry a jug of water to the dining room table. The childminder only intervenes when children run into difficulty. When a spillage occurs, the childminder offers reassurance.

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need to do better?

25 May 2022 n Children develop skills in readiness for their future learning, such as their move on to school. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She speaks to children continuously, sings songs and introduces new words. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder positions herself well, so that all children are included and can see the pictures. She uses a good tone of voice as she reads to them. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. n Children are given notice of when activities need to change. This helps them to feel prepared and gives them time to finish what they are doing. The childminder promotes children's good health well. She supports them to follow good hygiene routines. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise, either in the childminder's garden or places in the local environment.

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need to do better?

This helps to support children's physical development. n The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about them. She knows where they are in their learning and builds on what they can do. For example, the childminder uses opportunities to incorporate numbers and counting during activities. She asks children questions and, in the main, allows them to think for themselves. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to provide high levels of challenge and fully extend the children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow, including the action she must take to report concerns about children's welfare to relevant agencies. The childminder supports parents to understand the risks of their children using digital technology and online devices at home. She attends training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date and to strengthen her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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should:

n use more opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning to ensure that they achieve as much as they can.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561936 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10202796 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 17 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. The childminder and inspector jointly evaluated an activity. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training and the suitability of household members. n The childminder provided the inspector with written testimonials from parents, which the inspector took into account.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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