Childminder in Norfolk

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the areas of learning, and how she can support children to make progress in their development. The childminder demonstrates how she will give children varied and positive experiences to build on their confidence and help them enjoy their time with her. n The childminder understands how to effectively organise the childcare she provides. Her home is inviting and she explains how she will deliver childcare in it. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place, which she regularly reviews and intends to share with parents. n The childminder shows that she understands how to assess and manage risks in her home. She shows how she will work to prevent accidents from happening. The childminder understands how to teach children to keep themselves and others safe. n Overall, the childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of how to keep children safe and well. This ensures that she knows how to meet the requirements of her

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registration. However, there is scope for the childminder to increase the amount and type of professional development she completes, to help her improve her knowledge of how to deliver a highly effective and purposeful curriculum. n The childminder has plans in place for how she will work closely with parents to support children's well-being and progress. She explains her understanding of how to work with other professionals and when it may be necessary to signpost parents to other services to seek support for their children. n The childminder understands the possible indicators of abuse and/or neglect. She has a clear policy about what action to take if she has concerns that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has completed relevant training to help her to understand wider aspects of safeguarding. n Supporting children's communication and language skills to develop well are one of the childminder's main intentions. She explains that she will talk to children,

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play games with them and read them stories to help them learn and understand new words. n The childminder understands how to help children develop their mathematical understanding. For example, she explains how she will help children to have real experiences, such as shopping and cooking, where they can experience and experiment with number, shape and measures.

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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 EY474177 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10360008 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 1 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Horsford, Norfolk. The childminder operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector reviewed essential documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from the parents of older children, and took account of their views.

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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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