Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Real-life experiences are at the heart of this safe and nurturing home-from-home provision. Children benefit from exciting and adventurous outdoor learning experiences. They enjoy regular visits to the zoo, forest school, local farms and sailing club, where they love to paddle in the shallow water or have a go in a kayak. The childminder has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality and inclusive care and education to all. However, she does not display a certificate of registration or consistently notify Ofsted about changes to their registration in a reasonable time frame, which are requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder prioritises children's emotional and physical well-being, and children are encouraged to lead their own learning. An idyllic tree in the childminder's garden provides endless learning opportunities. Children eagerly fill a basket with leaves and conkers that they collect on a scavenger hunt. They develop social skills as they learn to cooperate with each and take turns to hoist the basket of natural treasures into the air. Roars of laughter erupt as the children accidently let go of the basket, spilling the contents onto the ground. Children develop resilience and demonstrate positive attitudes as they learn through trial and error.

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need to do better?

n Children build trusting and secure relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate their emotional security and positive attachments when they invite her to join their play and go to her for a cuddle when they need a little reassurance. n The childminder has a calm disposition and is extremely responsive to children's individual needs. The teaching strategies she uses to support children to keep trying hard when they encounter difficulties and to understand right and wrong are effective. Subsequently, children are beginning to manage their own feelings and behaviour and to understand how these have an impact on others. n The childminder uses ongoing assessments of what children know and can do, and carefully considers activities that are sequenced and suitably challenging for them. Teaching is meaningful and designed to help children remember long term what they have learned. For example, children automatically count how

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many pieces of apple they have cut up at snack time, consolidating and further developing their counting skills through visual representations. As a result, all children make good progress in all areas of learning. However, the childminder does not make the most of ongoing professional development opportunities to help her to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n Partnerships with parents are highly valued by the childminder. Parents appreciate the face-to-face daily communication from the childminder and

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12 October 2022 regular online updates of their children's learning and development. They comment on the significant progress children have made since attending this setting, particularly in their speech and language. n The childminder spends time presenting information clearly to children, prompting appropriate discussions and checking their understanding. A wide range of books are available throughout the setting and children recall their favourite stories and rhymes during play. The childminder captivates and engages children with her enthusiasm and use of animated voices through the introduction of new ideas, vocabulary and concepts. As a result, all children including those who speak with English as an additional language, make progress in their communication and language development. n Overall, children demonstrate good hygiene practices. For example, they automatically go to wash their hands before mealtimes and use their initiative as

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they ask for a bin to put their fruit peel in. The childminder praises children's efforts at managing their personal needs, and older children support their younger peers with similar praise. As a result, children develop self-esteem and are motivated to become independent in managing their personal needs. n The childminder supports children to develop an appreciation of diversity, celebrating religious festivals and promoting respect for different people. Parents report how their children's unique characters are valued. They describe how the childminder goes above and beyond to provide opportunities for children to develop their individual talents and interests.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that effective risk assessments are in place to ensure children can play safely indoors and outdoors. She undertakes regular safeguarding training to underpin her practice. The childminder has secure understanding and awareness of swiftly recognising a child who may be at risk of harm and how to report concerns in the appropriate way. Additionally, she makes timely referrals where necessary and works with other agencies to ensure children get the help that is needed. The childminder also demonstrates her knowledge of wider issues, including grooming and exploitation.

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Due date

ensure an up-to-date registration certificate is on display and available for parents and/or carers on request 12/11/2022

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Due date

12 October 2022 ensure a clear understanding of what changes to registration must be notified to Ofsted and when the notification must be made. 12/11/2022

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n utilise continual professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394214 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10235314 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 9 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Pulham Market. She operates from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, 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 childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector and the childminder discussed the impact of the pandemic, and the inspector has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector spoke with a parent to gather their views on the childcare setting and also took account of a collection of comments made by parents who were not available to speak with. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intention for children's learning. The childminder discussed with the inspector how she ensures both the indoor and outdoor environments are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will implement the curriculum and support all children to make progress, including how the childminder intends to plan, observe and assess children in their care.

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n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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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

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