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

The childminder offers a warm and relaxed environment. She works very closely with parents so that she gets to know children well. This supports children to settle and develop close bonds with her. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel confident in her care. For example, older children welcome visitors and chat about their toys while younger children smile from the safety of the childminder's lap. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises children for acts of kindness to each other. They learn to take turns and share. The childminder gently reinforces her behavioural expectations.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an environment that is inviting, and children are eager to explore. They benefit from first-hand learning experiences such as observing the life cycle of butterflies and releasing them into the childminder's garden. The childminder encourages children to recall their learning, and they confidently explain to visitors what happened to the caterpillars.

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The provision is good

Children have regular opportunities to engage with and explore the local area. They visit the local beach, where they hunt for shells and stones or dig and build sandcastles. Children socialise with others at playgroups and enjoy taking the bus to visit the library. This helps children to gain an awareness of the world around them and to be physically active.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes regular assessments to monitor children's learning and development. She uses this information to plan activities to build on children's current stage of learning. However, on some occasions when children clearly demonstrate secure knowledge, the childminder misses opportunities to offer them further challenge to really understand if they are ready to test what it is they know and can do. n The childminder models language well. She comments on children's actions, asks them questions and repeats back children's spoken words to ensure they hear the correct pronunciation. Children learn a variety of songs and action rhymes. Older children sing along, and younger children join in with movements and actions. The childminder introduces musical instruments for them to play along to the songs, which the children do with enthusiasm. n The childminder promotes a love of books. Children snuggle to the childminder

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need to do better?

as they look through picture books. They point at objects in the illustrations, and the childminder discusses with children what they can see. Children visit the library with the childminder and have access to a wide range of different reading materials. They listen intently as she reads. She asks children questions about the stories to determine their learning.

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need to do better?

17 September 2024 n Children develop some mathematical knowledge and display problem-solving skills. They enjoy sorting coloured lids and fitting them into shaped inset boards. However, the childminder does not always make full use of opportunities to introduce counting or shape and measure recognition during children's play to support their mathematical development further. n The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. For instance, they manage their own personal care and wash their hands before eating. Children independently dress for outdoor play, and the childminder encourages children to help tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. n Parents speak highly of the childminder, describing her as part of the family. The childminder develops strong and supportive partnerships with parents. She provides valuable advice on how to support children's learning at home. The

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need to do better?

childminder maintains effective communication with parents to keep them informed about the various activities and experiences she provides. n The childminder is committed to her role in giving children the best start in life. She has a positive attitude to her continuous professional development. In addition to completing mandatory training, she sources training to build on her practice and improve her provision. This supports all children in her care to make good progress.

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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 how to offer children further challenge when they show competence in completing tasks to allow them to continue to develop their knowledge further n provide children with frequent opportunities to count and explore shapes and measures in their play to support the development of their mathematical understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253866 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10359834 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 9 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Heacham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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 teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n Parents provided written feedback during the inspection. The inspector took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to assess the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

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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