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 arrive eager to start their day at this friendly, nurturing childminder's home. They separate from their parents with ease and excitedly show the childminder the toys they have brought with them. Children are self-motivated and explore activities with confidence. They quickly settle into their play and become engrossed in sensory activities. Children investigate the feeling of dried pasta, rice and cereal on a toy farmyard. They show great focus as they thread dried pasta through cereal shapes. Children fill pretend troughs and group toy animals together for feeding time. They identify large and small animals and tell the childminder, 'This is the daddy one'. The childminder questions children to extend their play. For example, she asks them how many horses are on the farm.

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The provision is good

Children invent their own imaginative games. They become animated as they explain, 'A giant is coming to the farm'. Children giggle as the childminder joins in with their games. For example, she says, 'stomp, stomp' and moves her hands up and down to pretend they are the giant's feet. She shares books about 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and explains the meaning of unfamiliar words. As a result, children make connections between different experiences and are able to build on what they already know.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She can confidently explain their progress and learning preferences. This helps her to plan activities that she knows children will engage with. She monitors children's progress through regular observations. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n Children demonstrate close, trusting relationships with the childminder. They sit with her to play games and snuggle closely to share favourite stories. The childminder offers praise to children. She tells them, 'Well done!' as they make sand castles and look for objects buried in sand. This inspires them to carry on. n Children's communication and language is promoted. The childminder consistently narrates children's play. She introduces the words 'squidgy' and 'slimy' as children mix water into sand. She asks a range of open-ended questions and allows children time to answer. For example, children investigate

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toy dinosaurs frozen in ice. The childminder asks them what will happen to the ice when the sun comes out. n Children's behaviour is very good. They play calmly and treat toys with respect. Children are polite and use their manners without being prompted. The childminder gives children confidence to identify and express their emotions. For example, in her interactions she talks about feeling happy, sad and angry. This supports children's emotional development.

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26 June 2023 n The childminder promotes children's good health. She ensures they have daily access to fresh air and exercise in her enclosed garden. She reminds children to drink plenty of water and she supports parents to provide healthy snacks and lunches. The childminder plans regular outings to local forests and parks, where children can be physically active. n Children make good progress in their mathematical development. They show proficiency in counting to 30 independently. The childminder engages children in mathematical problems. For example, children count groups of toy animals. The childminder adds more into their group and asks children to count again and identify which total is bigger. n The childminder is reflective and regularly evaluates her own practice. She accesses training to support her professional development. The childminder undertakes risk assessments to ensure her premises remain safe and suitable for

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children. She checks that toys are fit for purpose and is vigilant in discarding damaged toys. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They say the childminder 'is like an extra parent' and 'provides wonderful care' for their children. They report that their children love attending and are making excellent progress. Parents appreciate the detailed communication provided by the childminder and the wide range of activities she provides. n The childminder shares information about the assessment of children's progress with parents. However, she has not found successful ways to share this relevant information with schools that children move onto.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of the possible signs and indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder has clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She understands her responsibility to record and report any child protection concerns, including wider safeguarding issues such as radicalisation. The childminder knows how to report allegations made against herself or members of her household. She ensures the suitability of everyone living in the house through appropriate checks.

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should:

n find more successful ways to share information about children's learning, preferences and progress with schools that children move on to, in order to support the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494710 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10289647 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 5 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and Christmas. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. 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 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 her evaluation of the setting. 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 education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children talked to the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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26 June 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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