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 settle well and have formed secure bonds with the childminder, who is warm and caring towards them. They readily ask for her help when needed. The childminder knows the children well. She knows what interests them and makes sure that their favourite resources are readily available each day. Children sit and concentrate as the childminder encourages them to look for the pieces of jigsaw that 'match' and rephrases, asking if they look the 'same'. This helps them develop their early awareness of mathematical concepts while extending their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They show their understanding of the childminder's rules, and she encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. She helps them to learn that some rules are in place to keep them safe, such as tidying away the toys so that they do not fall over them. The childminder understands and meets children's care needs effectively. This supports their emotional well-being. The childminder joins in children's play and asks questions that help to build on their knowledge. This helps children gain the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. The childminder uses additional funding effectively to support children and reduce any differences in their learning. She works closely with parents and a range of other professionals to review children's next steps, which helps her to decide what to teach children. n The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines and abilities before they start at her setting. This helps her to tailor the settling-in process, according to children's individual needs. The childminder shares information with parents about what their child is learning and encourages them to continue this at home. n The childminder knows what the children in her care need to learn. This helps her to plan a curriculum so that children build on their skills in a way that suits each child. The childminder makes regular assessments of what children can do

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and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides good support for young children's language development. She talks to children about what they are doing during activities and introduces new words to help them build their understanding and vocabulary. n Children are developing an awareness of healthy eating habits as they enjoy nutritious meals. The childminder encourages young children to be successful at feeding themselves and praises their efforts. This helps to support their growing independence.

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need to do better?

15 January 2025 n Children enjoy playing outside, in the garden or visiting the local park. This provides them with a range of opportunities to build strength in their larger muscles. The childminder understands how this contributes to children's physical development and their overall sense of well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to build on what they know and can already do. However, she has not fully considered more effective ways to develop children's resilience and encourage them to keep trying when they encounter difficulties. n The childminder takes part in regular training opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date. She has focused her professional development on developing a more thorough knowledge of teaching. This has helped her to continually build on the quality of her teaching so that children make the best possible progress in their learning. n Feedback from parents is positive. They speak highly of the childminder and the

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need to do better?

service she offers to their children. Parents feel that the childminder treats each child as an individual and is responsive to children's needs.

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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 further ways to help children continue to develop their resilience in the face of challenge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540241 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10368203 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 7 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Freethorpe, Norwich. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning discussion together to understand how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first- aid certificate and records of children's attendance.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2025 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

15 January 2025 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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