Childminder in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has considered how she could improve her partnership with parents. She now gathers more detailed information from parents about what children can already do, their care routines and interests. The childminder explained how she intends to continue to share information about their children's progress with parents and how they can support their learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and speaks about the wide variety of activities she could offer across the seven areas of learning. She gave examples about how she will support children's communication and language skills by modelling new language and offering lots of opportunities to share books, songs and rhymes. n The childminder talked about how she intends to use activities themed around nursery rhymes, such as 'Five speckled frogs', to teach children to understand

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counting and number. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the importance of helping children to be independent from an early age. For example, she talked about how she would support children to put on their own shoes and coats and wash their hands. The childminder knows the importance of these skills when preparing children for their next phase of education. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She referred to her house rules and how she encourages children to share and take turns. n Inclusive practice is of high priority for the childminder. She talks about how she supports children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She talks about how she will teach children about different cultures, similarities and differences in the world they live in. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

She has a clear knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child's welfare. She talked about the steps she takes to ensure her premises are secure and the safety measures implemented in response to her risk assessments. She explains how she works in partnership with parents to ensure children are safe online. n The childminder explained how she promotes good hygiene and how she intends to work in partnership with parents to promote healthy eating and oral health. n The childminder talked about the need to be reflective and keep up to date with current guidance and legislation as well as to access regular professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

24 August 2022 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 EY320234 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10234990 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the resources and areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to implement the curriculum and deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development through planning, observations and assessment.

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Inspection activities

24 August 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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