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 settle extremely well and develop a highly secure sense of belonging. They show that they feel very safe in the childminder's care and are at ease when meeting new people. Children enjoy frequent cuddles with the childminder. She shows genuine warmth and affection for the children. Children are exceptionally well supported to manage their own feelings. For example, they learn how to sensitively care for their dolls. This enhances their understanding of what it is like to have a new baby in the family.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish and thrive in the exceptionally warm and nurturing learning environment. They develop extremely positive attitudes to learning and from a young age show high levels of concentration and curiosity. The childminder makes excellent use of songs to capture children's interests. Children revisit previous learning as they remember the tune, words, and actions to familiar songs. Books feature heavily in the environment and children receive excellent support and encouragement to develop their love of books. They listen attentively to stories and enjoy looking at the pictures.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's independence is promoted from an early age, and they are very proud of their achievements, such as when they manage to undo the lid on the paint bottles. The childminder continually provides children with meaningful praise. This helps to raise their confidence superbly.

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n The childminder is passionate about her role. She demonstrates an exceptional drive to provide a superb provision for every child and their family. The childminder establishes friendly and trusting relationships with parents and learns about each child through ongoing discussion. She gets to know families extremely well and is committed to ensuring children's unique needs are met in all aspects of the provision. n The childminder has an exceptional understanding of how children learn. She creates an inspirational learning environment, indoors and outside, and plans incredibly well to build on what children already know and can do. The childminder skilfully uses every situation as a learning opportunity. Children are highly motivated to investigate and learn through play. They become fully absorbed as they explore toys and are eager to join in with activities, such as play dough and painting. The childminder expertly facilitates children's learning.

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For example, when they identify a spider, she counts its legs and then makes comparisons to the children's legs. This helps to support children's early understanding of mathematics. n Children's communication and language skills are given high-priority. The

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12 July 2022 childminder continually talks to the children and repeats words, speaking with clarity. At every opportunity, the childminder introduces new words to the children, such as 'syringe, injection, and stethoscope', as they play with role-play doctor's kit. This helps to enhance children's rapidly developing speaking skills even further. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and hold her in the highest regard. They say that she is 'conscientious' and comment on how good she is at developing children's language and knowing their children's development. n The childminder takes children on regular trips out to places in the community, such as to the library or the local park. This helps to further support children's physical development and understanding of the wider world. n The childminder reflects on and evaluates all aspects of her provision.

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Professional development is a high-priority for the childminder. She is committed to gaining more skills, as well as refreshing those she already has. The childminder diligently liaises with other professionals and attends events, when possible, to build on her wide experience and qualifications. She makes excellent use of any knowledge gained from training or research, to continually improve outcomes for children. n Children develop their self-care skills. They are supported effectively to learn the importance of good hygiene practice throughout the daily routines. n The childminder involves parents fully in their children's development and learning, working closely with them to meet children's individual needs. She also communicates regularly with other settings that children also attend to ensure continuity in children's care and education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of child protection procedures and an excellent understanding of what to do should there be any concerns about children's welfare. She is fully alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect and understands wider issues surrounding child protection. This includes how to identify when a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme views or actions. The childminder is vigilant in providing a safe environment for children of all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2562747 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10239442 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, except for bank holidays and family 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 on the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents provided the inspector with written feedback, which the inspector took into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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

12 July 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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