Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety is not assured. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of every adult who works with her so that their suitability can be checked. In addition, assistants are left alone with children when they do not have a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the weaknesses, the quality of education that children receive is good. The childminder reads stories to children frequently. Consequently, they develop an interest in books. The childminder has a strong awareness of children's need to learn to move freely, confidently and in a variety of ways. She provides plenty of different opportunities for them to do this. As a result, children make excellent progress in the development of their physical strength and coordination. Children learn to manipulate tools and materials. For example, the childminder provides a large sheet with paints for children to make marks. While they paint, the childminder shares with them the language of a familiar story to help them to make links in their knowledge and learning.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for children. They show respect and kindness as they support children to learn how to share though gentle explanation. They are respectful of children's wishes and listen carefully to what they say, alert to what the body language and behaviours of young children tell them. Consequently, even young children feel confident to express their own wishes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with relevant details about adults working with her, in order for the required checks to be carried out about their suitability to work with children. She has not made sure that her assistants have a current paediatric first-aid certificate before leaving them in sole charge of the children. For example, assistants are left alone with children while the childminder goes on a school run with other children. In addition, her assistant transports children in a vehicle and is not adequately insured. This compromises children's welfare. n The childminder designs and delivers a purposeful and well-designed curriculum for children. Children thrive on spending extended periods outdoors so long as the weather conditions are safe to do so, in accordance with the childminder's risk assessment. They also enjoy using a dedicated cabin in the garden where they can choose to spend time. This room has plenty of resources, which

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need to do better?

children confidently select. n Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They hear lots of new and interesting language and share songs

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8 March 2024 with the childminder. The childminder and her assistant chat to children as they play. This helps to broaden their vocabulary. Young children use words that the childminder introduces them to as they play in the sand, such as 'tractor' and 'pat'. Children react with excitement at the regular singing time, showing that they enjoy this part of their daily routine very much. n The childminder and her assistant follow children's interests with them. They help them learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder helps children to notice the emerging signs of spring in the garden. The childminder also takes children on outings to nearby woodland areas for planned learning opportunities. n Children are supported to develop an understanding of feelings and emotions. The childminder talks to children about how they are feeling and what is affecting their mood. For example, she acknowledges when children are missing

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need to do better?

their parent. n The experienced and qualified childminder demonstrates strong skills with regards to how she supports children to make progress across all areas of learning. However, she does not have clear plans in place to develop the teaching practice of assistants to a similar level. At times, this affects how much children's learning is enriched through skilled interactions from adults who fully understand when and how to extend their learning. n The childminder works closely and flexibly with parents to ensure that she understands and meets children's needs. The childminder keeps parents well informed about how their child is progressing and what they do when they are with her. She does this through verbal discussion and by using an online system.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure that Ofsted is notified of every person aged 16 or over living or working on the premises so that the required suitability checks can be carried out 22/03/2024

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Due date

8 March 2024 ensure that assistants are suitable, have the relevant training and have passed the required checks to fulfil their roles, before including them in ratios or leaving them alone with children 22/03/2024

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Due date

ensure that at least one person with a current paediatric first-aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times when children are present and accompanies children on outings 22/03/2024

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Due date

ensure that any drivers who transport children are appropriately insured for business use of the vehicle. 22/03/2024

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should:

n find ways to develop the skills and knowledge of assistants to help them to raise the quality of their teaching so that they can consistently extended children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2652458 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10332969 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 10 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in a village close to the town of Aylsham, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n Children spoke to with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n The inspector discussed the delivery of a planned activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

8 March 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

8 March 2024 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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