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 in the childminder's welcoming home. They show that they feel safe and secure. Children settle quickly as they arrive and chat freely about what they would like to do. They eagerly explore the wide choice of stimulating activities the childminder plans for them. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they explore various sensory activities. For example, children scoop and pour coloured rice through funnels. They enjoy the sensation, as they try to catch the grains in their hands and it seeps through their fingers.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending time outdoors and taking part in lots of active play. They benefit from access to resources the childminder has carefully arranged. Childen use a variety of materials to create tools as they explore the construction site. For example, they create hammers from piping, to hammer the wooden blocks. In the warmer weather children independently access water as they learn to care for the strawberry plants they grow.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They show care for the toys and resources. For example, they carefully sweep up spilt rice and tidy away toys when they finish playing. Children are kind to each other and use good manners as they play, saying, 'please' and 'thank you' as they share toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent for children's learning. She knows what skills and knowledge she wants children to learn while in her care. For example, the childminder focuses on children developing their independent skills. She has created an environment that encourages children to make their own choices. The childminder teaches children to dress independently for outdoor play, pour their drinks at mealtimes and wipe their faces after eating. n Children develop a love of books, which the childminder encourages through her focus stories. They sit well and are encouraged to join in with the repetitive phrases from their favourite books. Even the youngest children join in. For example, they smile and pull faces as they call out, 'squelch squerch' from the story. n The childminder understands the importance of building children's communication and language skills. She supports children to develop their

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listening and attention skills during group activities. For example, children take turns to choose a rhyme and are encouraged to join in with the actions. However, occasionally the activities are too long. Therefore, children lose concentration and are easily distracted by their surroundings. n The childminder plans for children's next stages of learning and development. For example, she encourages children to identify shapes and numbers in the

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15 February 2023 garden and count items as they play. n The childminder uses technology effectively to support children's play. For instance, children ask the electronic virtual assistant to play 'walking through the jungle'. The childminder encourages the children to act these out as they listen. Children remain engaged in the activity and giggle excitedly as they listen for the animal sounds. n Children's behaviour and attitudes are good. The childminder uses gentle reminders to help children to understand her behavioural expectations. For example she reminds children to be kind to each other and share toys. n The childminder encourages children to be healthy. For example children wash their hands before eating and following messy play. They benefit from healthy snacks and lots of physical outdoor play. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates effectively to parents about the learning experiences their children receive. She shares details

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about the next stages of learning and development their children are working towards, and how this can be supported at home. Parents say their children love coming to the childminder and they make good progress. They describe her as, "kind, warm and loving". n The childminder has a positive attitude toward her professional development. She regularly refreshes her mandatory training to keep her skills updated. She evaluates her practice well and seeks specific training to improve her knowledge and understanding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns about children's well-being. She confidently describes the signs and symptoms that could suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly refreshes her training to keep her knowledge updated. She has a good understanding of the broader areas of safeguarding, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She confidently describes the process to follow should an accusation be made against a member of her household. The childminder has rigorous risk assessments in place to ensure children are safe from harm while in her care.

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should:

n improve the organisation of group activities so that all children can engage in the planned learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469246 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10276454 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 5 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Dereham, Norfolk. On occasions, she works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round. She works from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during family holidays. She 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 childminder 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 their 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 the education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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15 February 2023 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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