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 thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They happily arrive at the setting and quickly engage in a wide range of activities. The childminder's calm and gentle manner places children at ease. Children have good behaviour and understand what is expected of them. They play cooperatively with their peers and are encouraged to use their manners. Children display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. For example, they eagerly greet visitors to the setting. Children are excited to showcase their toys and tell visitors what they enjoy playing with while they are in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children make independent choices about what they would like to play with. For example, they develop their problem-solving skills as they enthusiastically explore jigsaw puzzles and learn to connect the correct pieces together. Children are supported well with their social and emotional development. They use pens to draw different facial expressions and discuss how they are feeling. Children learn how to care for animals. They eagerly discuss that the childminder's rabbit has just had 'baby bunnies'. The childminder teaches the children how to care for them and children listen with interest and awe. As a result, children learn how to be kind and compassionate to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and uses the curriculum to build on what children already know and can do. She gathers detailed information from parents about children's starting points. This supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. However, she does not yet monitor children's progress precisely enough in order to help identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills. For example, children use play dough to create different shapes and count how many they have. These experiences help children to develop an understanding of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder has developed strong parent partnerships. She shares pictures and detailed information with them so that they know what their children have been doing in the day. Parents discuss how the childminder supports their

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children's development and caters to their individual needs and interests. They feel she provides a stimulating and challenging environment and delivers much more than what is expected of her. n Children's physical well-being is given high priority. They enjoy playing outside each day and attend regular outings to the park, duck pond and local town. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and teaches them about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children understand the

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27 February 2023 importance of drinking water and discuss how it keeps them 'hydrated'. The childminder also teaches children about good oral health and how to keep their teeth healthy. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children are confident speakers and engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder and their peers. She reads stories to the children and encourages them to repeat key phrases and anticipate what will happen next. However, she does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of words to fully support children's language development. n The childminder supports children with their independence. Children confidently go to the toilet on their own and wash and dry their hands. The childminder thinks of creative ways to help children learn how to pour their own drinks. For example, children enjoy playing tea parties. They excitedly take turns pouring

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water from the teapot into their cups and learn when the cup is getting too full. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice to implement improvements. She is responsive towards children's needs and provides families with continuous support. The childminder ensures that she keeps her required training up to date, such as paediatric first-aid and safeguarding training. However, the childminder does not target her training and professional development precisely to enhance the quality of her teaching to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and keeps up to date with current safeguarding information. She can identify when children may be at risk from harm and has a secure knowledge of how to make a referral to the local authority. The childminder understands what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or her family. She carries out robust risk assessments to ensure that children are always safe. The childminder supervises children well and makes sure that her home is free from hazards, to help minimise any risks to children.

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should:

n strengthen the procedure for tracking children's development to ensure it provides a clear overview of children's progress and next steps in their learning n seek further ways to focus professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge to an even higher level n strengthen teaching to ensure that words are pronounced correctly to further support children's communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336057 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10264808 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 27 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Thetford, Norfolk. The childminder operates term time only, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

27 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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