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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are relaxed and happy in the care of the childminder. They lean into him for comfort and reassurance, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in his care. Young children venture out from the comfort of the childminder to explore the environment. Their confidence in his warm presence gives them courage to greet new people and share their interests. Children's speaking and listening are expertly supported. The childminder provides children with a running commentary to their play and investigation. He responds to both their verbal and non-verbal cues. This motivates them to share their needs and ideas.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be polite and kind as the childminder models excellent manners and behaviours. The childminder regularly assesses the progress that children make. He shares this with their parents and works with families to support learning at home. This means that there is a joined-up approach to children's learning, which helps to ensure that children make good progress in his care. The childminder gathers information from parents of children who speak English as an additional language, so that he can share and celebrate their culture and heritage. Children learn to value what makes them unique.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines, such as covering their mouths when they cough and handwashing after playing out in the garden. He takes the time to explain the reason for these behaviours and plans for children to become increasingly independent over time. These skills help them to be aware of how to keep themselves safe from infections. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes them on trips to local parks and the beach, where they can be physically active and play around other children. Children learn to be increasingly skilful in their movements. For instance, young children confidently navigate small steps and changes in levels. The childminder provides children with sensitive support and encouragement as they quickly gain confidence in their physical skills. They determinedly persist as they attempt more difficult physical tasks, such as riding

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need to do better?

up a slope. n The childminder has developed a curriculum that uses children's interests to promote their development. For instance, he intends to build on what children know and can do by introducing new ideas and toys as they explore what fascinates them. However, he does not always notice, or take advantage of, opportunities to further extend children's learning to help them to progress quickly. n The childminder provides children with a range of books that capture their interest. He makes sure that he has books that represent diversity. He reads to

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13 October 2022 children regularly, helping them to choose stories. He teaches children how to handle books carefully. Children enjoy dancing along to favourite songs. They learn that words, stories and rhymes are fun and enjoyable. This prepares them well for later reading. n The childminder plans to provide healthy food and snacks for the children in his care. He discusses children's dietary needs with families and takes care to ensure that children are not exposed to risks from foods that may be harmful to them. However, he lacks confidence to persist when children are more reluctant to try healthy food. This means that children do not receive consistent support to learn how to make healthy choices at mealtimes. n The childminder naturally uses a range of language that introduces children to concepts, such as colour and number. He encourages children to notice the colours of autumn leaves and to count the leaves that they collect. He expands

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their vocabulary by introducing words, like 'crunchy' and 'crispy', when describing the rustling of the leaves. Consequently, children learn words that will equip them for their later explorations, including an understanding of early mathematical concepts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates his safeguarding training. He uses what he has learned to reflect on current safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. He is alert to potential issues in children's lives, such as the risk to children of being in a home where domestic violence is present. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of harm and/or neglect. He knows how and when to report any concerns, including to local safeguarding partners. He shows a determination to take any actions necessary to protect the children in his care.

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should:

n plan and provide even more opportunities for children to build on what they know and enjoy in order to extend their learning and development more quickly n support children to consistently explore a wider range of healthy foods at every mealtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10236001 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 2 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. He operates all year round from Monday to Friday, from 6am to 8pm, except for 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 with 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 they are safe and suitable. 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 observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 October 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

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