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

Babies and young children are appropriately supported to settle. They are given attention and a reassuring cuddle from the childminder and her assistants. Children know and follow the routines of the day. Children sleep and rest according to their needs. Those who are toilet training are supported to do so and show pride as they receive a sticker when they succeed.

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The provision is good

Children choose what they want to play with in the purpose-provided playroom and outside in the spacious garden. Children learn about their immediate living world. They take a peak at a pigeon's nest and link this experience to their memory of a duck that recently hatched ducklings in the garden. Children plant and grow vegetables and take keen interest in watering the seeds to ensure they grow. Children speculate what happens when you mix two or more paint colours together. They learn to handle paintbrushes as they paint their own crown to celebrate the King's coronation. Later, older children's learning is extended as the childminder helps children to find out more about what a coronation is.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants get down to the children's level as they play alongside the children. They have high expectations for the children's behaviour and conduct. Children learn to follow instructions, share and take their turn. Children are encouraged to say 'please and thank you'. Good behaviour is recognised and praised.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with no more than two assistants at a time. On occasions, in order to provide care for sibling babies or continuity of care for other children, they make exceptions to the usual ratios. The total number of children under the age of eight being cared for does not exceed six per adult. At all times, adults are effectively deployed to meet the needs of the children. n Since the last Ofsted visit, the childminder has addressed weaknesses in her practice. She has introduced supervision meetings to support her assistants and encourage ongoing professional development. Together, the childminder and assistants have completed training to enhance their knowledge and skills. They ensure that children's behaviour is consistently managed in a positive way. n The childminder and her assistants chat easily with the children, providing commentary. The childminder repeats what children say, clearly pronouncing

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words. She uses rhyme and alliteration to embed initial sounds. She introduces new words such as 'orb' and 'sceptre', when finding out more information about the new King's coronation with the older children. n Children learn to be independent. Older children can take themselves to the toilet. All children are learning to roll up their sleeves before washing their hands

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3 May 2023 with soap and water. Children help to tidy up toys and younger ones have a go at taking their own shoes off. Older children relish the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they wipe the table at lunchtime. n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She talks to parents at collection and drop off. She offers practical parenting advice and support. The childminder provides clear information about the activities that the children experience. She uses an online application effectively. This ensures parents are well informed about their children's progress and can be involved in their children's learning. n Overall, children eat and drink well. They can make choices about what they eat from their lunch boxes but are also encouraged to have a taste of any new foods or textures. Older children sit at a low-level table for mealtimes, but babies and young toddlers sit away from the other children in high chairs. The childminder

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does not make the best use of mealtimes or other group sessions to model expected behaviours, encourage children's social interactions or help them to practise their speaking. n The childminder uses observation and assessment to effectively track children's progress. She works with parents and is confident to seek external support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has identified some specific training and has developed some activities to support children who are not meeting expected milestones. However, she has not yet put these into practice. As a result, gaps in some children's learning are not being reduced as swiftly as they could.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed designated safeguarding lead training. She understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder understands correct reporting procedures, including the process she needs to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a family member. Safeguarding policies and procedures help to underpin practice for the childminder and her assistants. Assistants attend training and have a secure knowledge of child protection and the steps they must take should they have concerns about a child or concerns about any adult caring for the children.

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should:

n make better use of occasions when children are grouped together, such as mealtimes, to model expected behaviours, guide children's social interactions and give them opportunities to practise their speaking n implement plans to support children with SEND, so that these children are able

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should:

3 May 2023 to make as much progress as possible and gaps in learning are reduced.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406133 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10281544 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 18 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in South Wootton, Norfolk. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with up to two assistants at any one time.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and considered the impact this has on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder plans and organises the early year provision. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a sample of parents and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid qualifications, during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

3 May 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

3 May 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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