Childminder in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

n Daily checks and risk assessments help the childminder to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder has secure plans to review the outdoor spaces and ensure these are inviting and safe for children to explore and learn. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children how to adopt aspects of a healthy lifestyle. She recognises the benefits of children learning outdoors and describes the need to make learning enjoyable. The childminder intends to create daily opportunities for children to be physically active and follow good hygiene routines. n Through discussion, the childminder is able to demonstrate a commitment to forming partnerships with parents and carers. She understands the importance of working closely with them and sharing information regarding all aspects of their children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to use observations and assessments to plan

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learning activities to build on what children know and can do. She understands how to check children's progress and target any gaps in their development. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about the importance of being a good role model to children. She knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. She explains how she will ensure that children learn to share and take turns when they play. n The childminder explains how she will ensure an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first. She is confident to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder attends training to extend her knowledge of wider safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2672345 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10350694 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Eaton Norwich. She provides care for children between 7.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of the premises that the children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessment and planning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including her training certificates. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide activities and experiences to support children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and

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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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