Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder delivers intentional and exceptional teaching which she highly attuned to children's individual needs. She uses what she knows from getting to know them and from closely monitoring their development and progress, to inform her. Together with her co-childminder, the childminder carefully plans every learning opportunity to ensure that children thrive in her care. She and her co- childminder are extremely attentive and listen carefully to what children say. As a result, children feel valued and respected. The childminder creates a positive, friendly atmosphere where enjoyment and meaningful learning are key features.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are enthused by the childminder's patient and captivating teaching. They show their enjoyment through high levels of concentration and listening intently to the childminder, and to one another. For example, while children play with resources reflecting arctic habitats and wildlife the childminder introduces new information to children during conversations. She and children wait with their eyes covered, poised, ready to notice what is missing from the table while another child carefully hides an item in a toy igloo. Children then patiently take their turns. Children's faces light up when they get to chose their favourite nursery rhyme to sing together. They join in with the actions enthusiastically. Young children spontaneously sing a 'Happy birthday' song after singing it with peers and the childminder earlier in the day.

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n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make remarkable progress. This is because the childminder and her co-childminder are passionate about making a positive difference to the life of every child that they care for. They work in close liaison with other professionals and parents to uniquely tailor children's care and teaching. n After interruptions in children's lives and education during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the childminder and co-childminder have refocused their curriculum to help children to catch up. The childminder places an even stronger focus on supporting children's communication and language development. She has completed professional development which has helped her to develop an extremely strong understanding of the difference this makes to children's ability to succeed in later life. n The childminder's organises her home, which she uses together with her co- childminder, exceptionally well. She carefully reflects on how children access the

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spaces she provides and adapts them accordingly. Consequently, children play without interruption the way which they wish and need to. For example, out in the garden there are spaces for physical play and exercise such as playing football , and quieter areas where younger children practise cruising and moving

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5 December 2023 undisturbed, and engage in quieter sand play with their friends. n The childminder delivers expert teaching. She uses several highly-effective strategies to support children's speaking and listening skills. This includes the use of sign language, frequent singing of songs and rhymes, one-to-one time spent reading each day, and the purposeful use of key vocabulary. This helps children to gain a wide vocabulary and confidence to communicate. n The childminder gently guides children towards the learning goals as they play. She fully supports children to develop their tendencies for effective learning. For example, she comments to children about how they are 'concentrating on their careful work' when filling a container with sand. This careful commentary and praise reinforces children's positive attitudes to learning. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents comment that the

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childminder has a 'unique ability to understand each child's needs, and make them feel safe and nurtured.' They report that spending time with the childminder is a favourite thing for their children to do. n The childminder is extremely mindful of how to include all children in the setting. She seeks to understand the unique backgrounds of the children and families and to help children to learn about and value their friends. The childminder and her co-childminder purposefully plan how they can allow children to meet and learn about others beyond their immediate experience. For example, they attend a local community hub where children socialise with other members of the local community. The childminder also invites parents to come in to speak with children about festivals that they celebrate.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to protect children from potential abuse and/or neglect. She works with her co-childminder to ensure that all policies with regards to safeguarding and promoting children's safety and well-being during their time with her are followed at all times. The childminder understands how to work, without delay, with other agencies where there are concerns about a child. She demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting children with families in times of need.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495921 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10301001 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Taverham, Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector about their play and how the childminder helps them to feel safe. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder supplied a sample of key documentation, including her

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paediatric first-aid qualification on request.

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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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