Childminder in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regards to keeping children safe. She is aware of the different signs and types of abuse. The childminder knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities to safeguard children. She explains how she would identify potential risk of harm through daily risk assessments and knows the relevant procedures to follow to address these. n The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting children's health. She explains how she will support this through the provision of daily physical activity, healthy eating, and following good hygiene routines, such as handwashing and cleaning teeth. n The childminder discusses how she will identify children's starting points through gathering information from parents. She intends to use this information alongside her own observations to assess each child's current development and what it is they need to learn next.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will use observations and assessment in order to identify children's unique learning needs. This practice will enable her to ensure the activities provided support each child's development and offer challenge. The childminder intends to continually review children's progress in order to identify emerging gaps in their learning. n Parent partnerships are valued highly by the childminder. She recognises that trusted relationships with parents support children to feel safe and secure within the environment. The childminder intends to use various methods of communication to share information about children's progress. Written communication will also be used to inform parents of children's care routines. n The childminder explains how she will gain information from parents about the children's different cultures and lived experiences. She intends to use this to plan activities which celebrate the diversity of the children. The childminder states

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This provision meets requirements

that she will encourage children to learn about other cultures through books, cooking and creative activities. The childminder understands the importance of promoting the use of children's home language. n The childminder understands how being a positive role model can support children's behaviour. She will encourage positive behaviour by giving children opportunities to learn about different emotions. The childminder explains how she will support children to understand concepts, such as sharing, by providing turn-taking activities. She also recognises the importance of allowing children to practise these skills in order to be able to negotiate and manage situations independently. n The childminder manages her professional development effectively, ensuring mandatory training is completed. She also continues her professional development by accessing literature and online resources.

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This provision meets requirements

28 July 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2605011 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10295599 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 1 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

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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28 July 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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