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 happy and settled in the care of this warm, affectionate childminder. They develop secure attachments and enjoy spending time in the welcoming environment. Babies crawl onto the childminder's lap and snuggle closely to look at books. Young children giggle and laugh as they join in with games of peekaboo. Babies explore their environment with confidence. They babble and point to communicate their interests. They delve into boxes of play food and pick out items that interest them.

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The provision is good

Children have positive attitudes to their play. Babies persevere as they learn to balance and take their first steps. The childminder offers gentle encouragement and positions furniture nearby for babies to use as support. She tells them 'keep trying' and 'well done'. This supports their self-esteem. Young children enjoy playing imaginatively. They spend time putting dolls into high chairs and pretend to feed them with spoons.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children develop a love of books. Children become engrossed in turning pages and lifting flaps. They smile and point to familiar pictures. The childminder captures children's interest in stories by changing the pitch and tone of her voice. This helps young children maintain concentration until the end of the book.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. She incorporates simple counting and colour recognition into most activities. For example, she repeats numbers in order to embed learning. Children show a keen interest in naming colours as they play. They name red, purple and blue as they examine coloured blocks. n The childminder plans sensory activities for children. Children enjoy feeling the texture of wet sand. Babies investigate sieves and show control when scooping sand into containers. Older children incorporate dinosaurs into the sand. They press them into the mixture and notice patterns. The childminder supports children's learning and talks about big and small 'footprints'. n Children's behaviour is good. They share toys and play gently alongside each other. The childminder encourages children to take turns. For example, she reminds older children to let babies turn pages in books. Children show

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need to do better?

kindness. Without being prompted, they pass drinks bottles to each other. n The childminder plans a curriculum based on children's interests. She clearly understands how to extend children's learning and uses assessments to identify their next steps. She liaises well with outside agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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need to do better?

9 November 2022 n The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her own practice. She engages with professional development to sharpen her skills and knowledge. She is proactive in networking with other professionals to share ideas. n Children's language skills are promoted through nursery rhymes and songs. Babies giggle as the childminder sings 'The wheels on the bus'. Older children freely join in with actions and words. The childminder uses stories to model language and introduce new vocabulary. For example, she invites children to feel the texture of sensory books. She uses the words 'smooth' and 'shiny'. n Parents speak warmly of the care their children receive from the childminder. They describe her as 'amazing' and say their children love attending. Parents are appreciative of the support the childminder provides with wider aspects of their children's development, including sleeping and toilet training.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to have regular exercise and fresh air. She takes them to the park and for walks to her allotment. She uses these visits to enhance children's experiences. For example, children help to pick pears and build a compost pile. n The childminder promotes children's health. She provides healthy snacks and ensures portion sizes are appropriate. She uses story time to introduce books about teeth and oral health. n The childminder plays closely with children and shows an interest in what they are doing. However, sometimes interactions are focused more towards the age and stage of development of the oldest children. The childminder does not always fully consider how she can provide babies with consistent high-quality interactions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children safe and treats them with kindness. She has a good understanding of how to report concerns and keep up to date with safeguarding training. This includes knowing who to contact to make a referral. She shows an awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. She recognises the importance of tracking attendance and acting immediately on any concerns. The childminder knows how to identify and minimise risks to keep children safe.

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should:

n strengthen teaching further to ensure children of all ages receive consistent high-quality interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256551 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10234455 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 6 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and Christmas. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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 since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The childminder talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and how the curriculum is planned. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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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9 November 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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