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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder and her recently appointed assistant work effectively as a team. They are clear in their roles and deploy themselves to ensure children are well supervised, often 'shadowing' those children who need additional support. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make independent choices from a range of accessible, well-presented activities, within the purpose-provided playroom. Children show they feel safe with the childminder. They sit on her lap for cuddles and for reassurance. The childminder and her assistant spend lots of time on the floor, at the children's level. They engage with sensitivity, gently blowing bubbles to capture children's attention before helping them to have a go.

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The provision is good

Children are helped to understand about their own feelings and emotions and those of others. Both the childminder and her assistant model expected behaviour. Children are learning to say 'please' and 'thank you' and to be kind to each other. Even children's smallest achievements are recognised and celebrated, building their self-esteem. When children present challenging behaviours, the two adults manage this both calmly and consistently. Children explore their local community. They take a trip to the park or go out for walks in the village, often accompanied by the family dog. They also play outside in a secure section of the large garden. This has been well set out to provide children with not only physical challenges, but also with opportunities to use their imaginations, explore and experiment.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder, with support from the local authority, has continued to improve her practice. She no longer applies an exception to the usual ratios and now only cares for a maximum of three children in the early years age range, when working on her own. She has reviewed the service that she offers and has attended additional training, which is having a positive impact on the care and learning that she provides to the children. n The childminder is aware of potential risks to the children. Risk assessments are carried out before children attend and adapted throughout the day to ensure that all children, but particularly those with SEND, can continue to play and learn in safety. n The childminder plans her curriculum to meet the differing learning needs of the children. Particular attention is given to children attending who have SEND, to ensure that they are included. Activities are adapted or changed throughout the

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need to do better?

day in order to maintain children's interest and attention. n The childminder and her assistant ensure all children, including those who are non-verbal, hear plenty of spoken language. They sing songs, count and provide commentary as children post shapes onto a peg or drive their vehicles into the

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need to do better?

9 December 2022 garage. They sit with the children as they look at books that interest them, helping them to turn the pages and carefully lifting the flaps on the page. They pose simple questions and encourage children to respond, repeating words and/or phrases to embed learning. n Children's individual care routines are followed. Nappy changing is managed sensitively and children have opportunities to sleep in comfort. Parents provide meals and snacks for their children. While the childminder is aware of what constitutes a healthy menu, she has yet to work effectively with parents to ensure that the meals provided are balanced and nutritious. Parents spoken to are happy with the care and learning their children receive but have not yet been given ideas on how they can continue to support their child's learning at home. n While children are free to access toys and activities independently, there are times when children are not provided with opportunities to be as independent as

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need to do better?

they could be. For example, they do not have regular opportunities to practise drinking from a cup, using cutlery at mealtimes or having a go at washing their own hands before meals. With a bit of perseverance, even the youngest children could manage these tasks for themselves. n The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach. She has started to work with other professionals, which includes visits to her setting, and has already taken their advice on board with regard to nappy-changing practices with older children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended mandatory child protection training. She demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She is aware of the types of abuse and the known indicators that may suggest a child's welfare is at risk. She knows what to do should she have a concern. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and knows how to deal with accidents to children. She understands about safe recruitment practices and has followed these when appointing an assistant. Her assistant has also attended child protection training and has been appropriately inducted into her role, which includes safeguarding.

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should:

n engage more closely with parents in order to promote healthier eating practices in the setting and to share ideas on how parents can continue their children's learning at home n enhance routines and other activities so that they are delivered to help children

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should:

9 December 2022 to be as independent as they can be and to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525225 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10220839 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 3 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Rockland All Saints, near Attleborough, Norfolk. On some days she works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional care for children on Saturdays and Sundays by prior arrangement.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion about how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed this with the childminder. n The inspector considered relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with a sample of parents and took account of their views.

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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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