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 the nurturing childminder. She has a calm and encouraging tone which helps children to feel safe and secure in their environment. She arranges her provision so children can self-select toys. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play to extend their vocabulary and build on their knowledge. She supports children's behaviour well and makes them aware of behaviour expectations in the setting. Children show good listening skills and respond positively to instructions. They tidy away their toys with ease and are encouraged by the childminder to say 'please' and 'thank you' throughout their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with wider learning opportunities by taking them on regular outings to the park and local amenities. This supports children's physical health and understanding of the wider community. Children develop a love for books. They eagerly sit alongside the childminder and match toy animals to the animals they identify in the book. The childminder supports children's independence well and ensures that they are ready for the next step in their education. For instance, children confidently wash their hands, attempt to dress themselves and learn how to express their feelings and emotions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses the curriculum to build on what children already know and can do. She tracks their progress to ensure that they are reaching their developmental milestones. She sets targets to help children achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder gathers in-depth information from parents about children's starting points. This helps her to ensure that children make good progress in their learning and development from the start. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development as part of her daily practice. She introduces new mathematical language, such as 'big', 'small', 'long' and 'short'. Children use counting in their everyday play. For example, when tidying up, the childminder encourages the children to count the toys as they place them into the box. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to extend their learning and interests. For example, children enjoy learning about birds and their habitats and

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they use binoculars to spot them in the garden. The childminder extends children's interest in birds by using stencils to draw pictures and reading stories about the different birds they see. However, during some planned, adult-led activities, the childminder does not fully adapt her teaching to precisely match the learning needs of children who are at different stages in their development. This means that some children are not able to fully participate because activities are too challenging.

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need to do better?

9 January 2023 n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges frequent information about the children's development with parents and provides ideas to support their learning at home. Parents speak highly of the setting and feel that the childminder and her assistant are 'amazing' and good role models for their children. n Children learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They have ample opportunities to play outside each day and are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder understands the importance of good oral health and encourages children to brush their teeth after lunch. n The childminder shows genuine pleasure in her work and enjoyment in spending time with children. She is responsive to their needs and provides families with continuous support. The childminder is well organised, and reviews and reflects on her own and her assistant's practice to implement improvements. She makes

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need to do better?

sure that they attend regular training to extend their professional development. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well, especially for children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she clearly emphasises key words and models the correct pronunciation in her interactions with children. She asks children questions as they play and explore. However, at times, she does not give children enough time to think and respond with their own ideas and thoughts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children from harm. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child, or if she needs further advice and guidance. The childminder can identify different signs and symptoms of abuse, including female genital mutilation and when a child may be at risk of radicalisation. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against herself or her family. She ensures that her, and her assistant's, safeguarding training is up to date and refreshed regularly. The childminder maintains necessary and effective records and documentation about any accidents or concerns.

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should:

n revise the planning of adult-led activities to meet the needs of all children, in particular younger children, to increase their participation and progression n allow children more time to think and respond during interactions to further support their thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382564 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10264080 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 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Taverham, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder sometimes works alongside her husband, who is her assistant.

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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 discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for the children. n The childminder explained her intentions for the children's development and how she plans and implements her educational programme. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials and through

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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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