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 have a happy and busy time with this friendly, caring childminder. They show that they feel safe and comfortable in her provision. Babies explore with growing curiosity crawling towards toys that interest them. They clamber into ball pits and enjoy the sensory experience of moving balls around as they kick their legs. The childminder supports babies' early language development, naming colours and numbers as babies play. She encourages babies to copy her and gives positive praise when they have a go. The childminder engages older children in making decisions to help them feel involved. She asks them which toys they would like to play with. Children confidently share their thoughts and preferences. They enthusiastically tell the childminder which songs they would like to sing.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. Older children copy her calm leadership. They pass toys to babies and tell them, 'Thank you'. The childminder holds interesting conversations with children to help develop their social skills and vocabulary. She chats to children about places they visit with their family. She uses these opportunities to reinforce social etiquette and politeness. For example, children agree that, when eating, you should not leave the table until everyone has finished.

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n The childminder ensures that her curriculum follows children's interests so that they are motivated to learn. For example, activities support children's growing interest in numbers. She makes regular observations of children's learning and shares their progress with parents. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has built strong, trusting relationships with children. She supervises them closely and attends to their needs promptly. For example, she notices when babies appear tired and settles them into cosy cots. Older children affectionately cuddle on her lap and wrap their arms around her. New children settle in quickly. This is because the childminder offers flexible sessions tailored to suit individual children's needs. n Children develop a good understanding of early mathematical concepts. The childminder weaves learning into children's play. She counts balls as she rolls

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them across the floor. She names shapes and colours and introduces the language of size. n The childminder consistently embeds hygiene practices and enhances children's learning of their self-help skills. Babies wipe their own hands with flannels after eating. Older children find their named towel to dry their hands. n The childminder ensures that children spend time playing outside in her spacious garden. This promotes their good health. Children dig in sandpits, filling buckets

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16 January 2024 and making sandcastles. The childminder organises trips to local woodland and parks to widen children's experiences. This helps to develop their confidence and socialisation. n The childminder provides an environment that supports children's independence. She encourages children to carry out tasks for themselves from an early age. For example, young children help to get things ready for their nappy change. The childminder asks, 'Can you get your mat?' Older children put on their own wellies and waterproof trousers. n Children's behaviour is good. They listen to instructions and play calmly with one another. The childminder empowers children to tidy toys away in the correct place. This helps children to feel involved and gain a sense of satisfaction. The childminder praises children's efforts, which helps to boost their self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report that their children have

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'bloomed' in confidence. They say they 'could not be happier' and would highly recommend her to others. Parents appreciate the range of trips the childminder organises. They say she has a 'genuine love' for their children. n The childminder is fully committed to providing excellent care and education for children. She works effectively with a co-childminder and two assistants to share ideas and planning. She is reflective and undertakes her own evaluations to make improvements to her provision. n The childminder supports children's healthy eating, such as providing freshly prepared snacks and home-cooked meals. However, snack routines are not always managed effectively. For example, 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 consider 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 EY498937 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10316873 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 2016 and lives in Norwich, Norfolk. She operates all year round, Tuesday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and Christmas. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5 and works with a co-childminder. She 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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