Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of this outstanding childminder who supports children to succeed at every opportunity. The childminder values and nurtures children's unique personalities and traits. Children have a very close bond with the childminder. They engage with great focus in all interactions. Children are comfortable exploring the environment, which the childminder has planned with outstanding attention to detail. She works well with the local authority to access funding that she uses to purchase resources that reflect children's individual interests. This supports their engagement at times when they choose to play on their own.

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The provision is outstanding

Children experience a wide range of activities at the setting and in the wider community. The childminder places importance on expanding children's understanding of the world. Children take part in community competitions. They plant flowers in the local community garden and help the local farmer plant vegetables as well as harvest them.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is always mindful of how children are feeling each day. She adjusts her plans according to how each child is feeling. With the support and dedication of the childminder, children make great progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder looks after children with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and is very passionate about her role. She invests her time in researching and training to keep her knowledge up to date. This ensures she can support the children to the best of her abilities. n The childminder meets the children's needs exceptionally well. She is very knowledgeable about them as individuals, understanding all their likes and dislikes. She engages in conversations with them in their own unique language, which they revel in. n Using her skills and knowledge, the childminder tracks the children's development in small steps. These smaller steps allow herself and the parents to assess and celebrate every skill children achieve. The childminder is acutely aware of the challenges families face. She works to support families at home and always focuses on the positive achievements of the children.

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need to do better?

n Children know the routines and are able to make independent choices. They find their 'resources books' and carefully consider what is available on each page, before deciding on what they would like to do next. The childminder follows their interests throughout the day. n The childminder has high expectations for all children. Their behaviour is outstanding. There are clear rules and boundaries in place that encourage the

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need to do better?

15 February 2023 children to make positive choices. Discussions with parents ensure consistency at the setting and at home. For example, when children indicate that they want the television on, the childminder is clear that they can do that at the end of the day, and they calmly choose another activity. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They comment on how happy their children are to go there and sometimes reluctant to leave. Parents say they are always aware of what their child is going to learn. They explain the outstanding two-way flow of information and open-door policy means discussions can take place at the time, if any concerns arise. n The childminder works well with other professionals, such as occupational health and speech and language therapists, to provide the best outcomes for each child. This means she can target activities that best support the individual children in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very clear about her curriculum. She talks in great detail about children's achievements and how she is working with a clear plan to close any gaps in their knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a solid understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of the complexities when safeguarding children with SEND. She is aware of the warning signs that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She has clear policies and procedures in place and knows how to refer any concerns she may have. The childminder keeps accurate records of accidents, any medication given, as well as children's attendance. The childminder strives to ensure that children are safe and secure in the setting. She has a robust set of risk assessments, and talks with confidence about her dynamic risk assessment process when they are on trips.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341078 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10264331 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 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Hickling, Norfolk. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 or above. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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 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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 February 2023 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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