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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a very well-resourced learning environment, which is rich in picture, text, and number. Care and learning takes place primarily outside and in a purpose-provided play cabin in the garden. The childminder and her assistants engage well with the children. As a result, children are settled and enjoy their time in the setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a range of activities linked to themes and topics. These capture children's interest and build on what they already know and can do. They confidently explore their surroundings and select activities of their choice. Children use their imagination well. They pretend to be archaeologists, collecting water in buckets and using tools to dig and excavate the soil. Other children practise early writing skills. They use chalk to draw roads, train tracks and traffic signs on the concrete, before manoeuvring their vehicles around the area. Even very young children are confident in taking risks, as they learn to negotiate the climbing frame and go down the slide.

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The provision is good

Children know and follow daily routines. They know to ring the bell to let their friends know when it is snack time. Children are supported to be independent. They learn how to use the toilet, how to turn on the tap and how to wash and dry their hands. They practise putting on, and taking off, their shoes and boots. They know how to behave because the childminder and her assistants act as good role models and reward positive behaviour. Children are supported to share how they are feeling. They are kind and polite to each other, saying please and thank you.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She has notified Ofsted of every person living or working on the premises so that the required suitability checks can be conducted. She ensures that assistants complete paediatric first-aid and safeguarding training prior to working with the children. At least one person with current paediatric first-aid training is always available. In addition, any driver who transports the children is appropriately insured to do this. n The childminder is committed to continuous professional development. She accesses a range of training, to strengthen her skills and enable her to meet children's individual learning needs. The childminder understands how to deliver an effective curriculum and is implementing this successfully. She cares for up to 14 children at any one time. As a result, she works with at least one assistant each day. Some assistants have been recently recruited and inducted. The

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need to do better?

childminder has plans to ensure that assistants engage in continuous professional development and enhance their early years knowledge, but has not

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need to do better?

22 August 2024 yet implemented these plans. n Daily routines, such as nappy changing and sleeping, are appropriately followed with the youngest children. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently seek her out for a cuddle, when they need reassurance. Meal and snack times are social occasions and children enjoy a plentiful range of freshly prepared, healthy food. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment with opportunities for children to sing songs and learn rhymes. She models language effectively, speaking with clarity and allows children time to practise their speaking skills. Children are encouraged to learn new vocabulary and its meaning. The childminder introduces words such as 'sour', 'sticky' and 'squeeze', to help children learn, pronounce and remember more words. n The childminder uses books, both factual and fiction, to engage the children and

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need to do better?

extend their learning. Children are developing a love of books. The childminder reads with enthusiasm, telling a story about a child taking an array of different fruits to her friend. She discusses the story and uses questioning effectively to maximise children's early literacy skills. The childminder then produces the same 'real' fruits, for the children touch, smell, and taste. Later, alongside a child, and using the internet, she finds what a 'star fruit' looks like and its country of origin. n The childminder shares information about children's learning and routines with their parents. She does this via online application, through newsletters and verbally at the beginning and end of the day. Parents state that they are happy with the care and learning that their children receive. The childminder also gives parents ideas of how to support their children's learning at home. However, she has not yet developed effective links with early years settings where minded

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need to do better?

children also attend, in order to ensure that these children's transitions are smooth and their learning experiences are consistent.

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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 implement plans to support assistants to improve their knowledge and undertake professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality learning and development experiences for children n engage effectively with other settings where minded children also receive their early education, to ensure that children's learning needs are consistently met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2652458 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10340792 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2024

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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 assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector considered any continued impact of the pandemic and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding, she explained the curriculum and how the provision is organised. n The inspector observed a range of routines and activities, to help evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She also spoke to the children, to help assess their experiences in the setting. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's provision through discussions.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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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22 August 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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