Childminder in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support children's speech and language development. She plans to provide a range of reading and singing opportunities, as well as time to talk to develop conversational skills. The childminder discusses the importance of modelling new vocabulary and repeating words for children to learn. n The childminder understands the importance of reading and how this supports children's understanding and speech development. She plans to offer children a wide range of books to encourage a love of reading. n The childminder explains how she will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has a good understanding of how to adapt activities to meet children's needs. This will ensure that opportunities are accessible and provide relevant challenge for all children. Furthermore, the childminder is mindful of the needs of children who speak English as an

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additional language. She plans to incorporate children's home traditions, helping them to feel welcomed and valued at the setting. n The childminder plans to provide settling-in sessions for all new families. She will use these sessions to get to know children and parents and find out more information about children's care and learning. This information will help her to support children through the transition period and settle at the setting quickly. n The childminder describes the support she will put in place for children to learn about the expectations at the setting and help them to understand right and wrong. For example, the childminder discusses the importance of modelling good behaviours, providing a routine so that children know what to expect next and teaching children about their emotions. Furthermore, she plans to incorporate British values into everyday routines, giving children choices,

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encouraging kindness and teaching good social interactions. n The childminder plans to support children's independence by providing opportunities for them to carry out tasks by themselves. She understands the importance of independence in preparation for school and will teach children useful skills, such as getting themselves dressed and carrying out personal hygiene tasks independently. n The childminder explains how she will work with any other settings and professionals to help ensure that children's care is consistent. Furthermore, she plans to share information with other early years settings and schools to support children's transitions to their next stage of learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and discusses how she will teach children to keep themselves safe, including when using the internet. The childminder plans to share information with parents regarding online safety and teach children how to protect themselves from harm.

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This provision meets requirements

24 September 2024 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 2757323 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10349686 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 3 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 2023 and lives in Kings Lynn. She operates term time only, from 8.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two co-childminders at the home of one of her co-childminders.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed with the childminder how she keeps children safe. n The childminder described how she organises her environment and how she plans to support children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about safeguarding young children. n The childminder shared relevant documentation.

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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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24 September 2024 24 September 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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