Zoe Alice Rowell

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 flourish in the nurturing care of this patient and kind childminder. They settle quickly and show that they feel safe and secure. Children approach the childminder for hugs, snuggling on her lap and wrapping their arms around her. Babies benefit from frequent cuddles. When they wake from their sleep, the childminder greets them warmly and helps to introduce them back into their play. The childminder supports children to explore the activities on offer. She aids babies' developing strength and balance by positioning low-level furniture and walkers in their easy reach. The childminder reminds older children to play gently near crawling babies. This helps children to develop an awareness of younger children's needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language. She engages children in frequent singing and story times. Children join in with words and actions of familiar songs. The childminder uses these opportunities to reinforce turn-taking. She asks children to choose which song they would like and says, 'It is your turn next to choose.' Children are enthralled by interesting stories about 'The very hungry caterpillar'. The childminder extends children's vocabulary as she reads. She names unfamiliar fruits and uses the words 'juicy' and 'delicious'.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum builds on what children already know and can do. The childminder uses information obtained from parents to establish children's starting points and interests. She assesses children's progress and acts on this information to support their next steps. As a result, children make good progress. n Children have opportunities to be physically active. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring that children wear suitable clothing to keep them safe and warm while playing outside. She keeps children active by initiating games, such as hide and seek. Children delight in being chosen to count and rush off to search for their friends. The childminder uses these opportunities to help children learn about the world around them. She shows children objects frozen in ice and explains freezing and melting. n The childminder builds on children's interest in numbers and counting. She involves children in counting games to capture their interest. Children show high

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need to do better?

levels of engagement as they search for hidden toy frogs. They confidently say number names in sequence to find totals. The childminder extends children's learning by introducing simple problems. She says, 'You had seven frogs and now you have got five.' Children expertly use their fingers to work out the difference.

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need to do better?

16 January 2024 n Children display positive behaviour as a result of good modelling by the childminder and respectful exchanges with the childminder. They play calmly and treat toys with respect. Where minor disputes occur, the childminder explains how their actions might make other children feel sad. This helps children to understand the impact that their behaviour may have on others. Children hug each other to express remorse for their actions. n The childminder checks that any assistants are competent in their role. She ensures their suitability and works with them to identify their training needs. The childminder evaluates her own provision effectively. She works closely with her co-childminder, and they continually strive to improve the service they offer. n The childminder ensures that the premises remains safe and suitable for children. She undertakes daily checks and identifies ongoing risks as children

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play, such as trip hazards. The childminder teaches children about their own safety. For example, she reminds them that paths may be slippery due to frost. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's service. Written testimonials demonstrate the high regard they have for her. They say she is 'amazing' and 'incredibly kind'. The childminder provides written daily feedback in bespoke communication books. Parents say this helps them feel 'connected' and involved in their children's learning. n The childminder supports children's healthy eating, for example, by providing freshly prepared snacks and home-cooked meals. However, snack routines are not always managed effectively. Some babies become unsettled as they wait to leave the table.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop the organisation of snack-time routines for babies so that they do not become unsettled as they wait to leave the table.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547234 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10316875 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 17 Date of previous inspection 29 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and works at the house of her co-childminder in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Tuesday, except for bank holidays and Christmas. She holds an appropriate childcare 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 provider and has taken this into account in their 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 this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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

16 January 2024 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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