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

Children have a lovely time in this warm and happy setting. They play contentedly and confidently explore the wide range of opportunities that the childminder offers. Children build very strong and loving bonds with the childminder, who is enthusiastic, nurturing and kind. The childminder helps them to build good friendships, play together in an age-appropriate way and learn positive behaviours. She teaches them to share, take turns and follow simple routines. The childminder works with parents to ensure children's needs are met right from the start. Children demonstrate that they feel settled, safe and confident as they chat, laugh and become deeply engaged in their favourite activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children how to get along with with each other and welcome visitors. Children are keen to demonstrate their interests and engage others in their play. They learn the language that they need to express their emotions as the childminder encourages them to notice what the other children are feeling and doing. She teaches them to be kind and considerate as they learn to play together harmoniously and build friendships. They learn to be helpful and happily help to tidy up before mealtimes and when they have finished playing with activities.

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n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They value how much their children love to attend and the wide range of activities and outings the childminder provides. She work conscientiously with families, for instance by providing a joined-up approach to toilet training. She gives parents information about healthy eating and activities that they can use to promote children's speaking and listening skills at home. The childminder works diligently with parents to support children's development. n The childminder is passionate about providing children with a thoughtful and well-equipped environment, both indoors and outside. She carefully ensures that favourite toys and activities are always available and uses them to engage children and further their learning. The childminder carefully considers how she can thread through learning, such as counting and measuring quantities, as children engage in water play. She plans how she will use themes, such as

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Christmas, to explore all areas of learning. For instance, children practise their fine motor skills as they scoop glitter and name shapes in the messy play Christmas tree. n The childminder has a very strong commitment to developing children's communication skills. She provides a very language-rich environment. She chats to children as they play, regularly introduces new language and encourages children to use it in their play. The childminder teaches children to develop a

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12 December 2024 love of books. She seeks out books about their interests and children learn that sharing a book is a time of joy, fun and excitement. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe. The childminder reminds them of why they need to wear their 'puddle suits' to keep themselves dry and how to manage the steps to get to the exciting outdoor playroom safely. She teaches them about how to protect themselves from germs as they wash their hands after playing outside and before lunch. They learn important life skills in preparation for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder regularly assesses children's development and shares this with parents. She carefully checks that children are making continued progress in their development and learning. When children are slower to develop in any area, the childminder plans activities that offer them targeted opportunities to build their knowledge and skills. The childminder has a very good understanding

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of how to access additional support for children who might need it. She has a positive attitude to working with other professionals to ensure the continued progress of all children in her care. n Occasionally, the childminder does not teach children how to extend their emerging problem-solving and self-care skills. For example, she does not give them the time to work out how to manoeuvre the ride-on toys around obstacles or harness their interest in opening their own packets at mealtimes.

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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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n provide even more opportunities for children to build on their independence and develop their problem-solving and self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283009 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10364166 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and is located in Hethersett, Norwich. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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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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