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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder welcomes children and families to the setting. Children arrive happy and are eager to join in games with their friends. The childminder encourages children to make choices about their play and follows their interests. Overall, children behave very well. The childminder reminds children about the importance of sharing and being kind to their friends, introducing British values across the setting. When children have a disagreement, the childminder is quick to intervene. She talks to children about how they are feeling and offers comfort and reassurance. Furthermore, the childminder uses these examples to teach children even more. For instance, if children begin to take toys, she helps them to reflect on their previous emotions to help them understand how others may be feeling. This helps children to show compassion and take responsibility for their own actions.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy visiting a range of places outside of the setting to learn about the world around them. The childminder provides regular outings each week to a variety of places such as the local farm and parks. She uses these opportunities to teach children and extend their knowledge, sparking conversations and learning new facts about the world.

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n The childminder promotes children's personal development, focusing on confidence and self-esteem. This lays the foundation for children's future learning. For example, children are confident to communicate, explore new activities and attempt challenges throughout their play. The childminder prioritises this in preparation for school and learning in a larger environment. n Mealtimes at the setting are a fun learning opportunity for children. The childminder talks to children about their day and reflects on the learning that has taken place that morning. Children enjoy joining in conversations and practising their language skills. Furthermore, children are encouraged to be independent. They wash their own hands, use cutlery to feed themselves and clean their own faces after eating. This promotes children's confidence in their own skills. n Children thoroughly enjoy participating in activities with the childminder. They

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are excited to go on a bug hunt in the garden, where they search for a range of minibeasts. The childminder talks to children about what they find, extending their vocabulary and teaching children about the world around them. For instance, children feel a range of textures and learn the words 'rough', 'smooth', and 'bumpy,' helping to develop their comprehension and language skills along with learning about animals and habitats. n The childminder is kind and compassionate. She talks to the youngest children gently and initiates learning opportunities that spark their interest. When playing with the bubbles, the childminder introduces new words such as, 'pop' and

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4 March 2025 'bubble'. They watch together as the bubbles float away in the air, sparking awe and wonder about the world around them. n The childminder teaches children about the boundaries and rules in place at the setting. For example, children learn not to walk in front of the swing or under the trampoline. However, the childminder does not always teach children about the reasons why these rules are in place. n The childminder knows her key children very well and plans learning opportunities to support their continued development. She prioritises children's language and communication by planning activities that extend what they already know and can do. Furthermore, the childminder shares this information with parents regularly. She plans clear next steps and gives suggestions to parents about how they can continue this learning at home. n The childminder has developed good relationships with the local school and

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invites teachers to the setting to meet children prior to them moving settings. The childminder provides a progress report for schools that outlines children's learning and development. Furthermore, the childminder communicates with other early years settings that children attend. They share information about children's development and next steps, supporting them to make good progress in their learning.

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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 extend the curriculum and children's current learning to help them have a deeper understanding of risk and dangers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2791653 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10392006 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 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Bunwell, Norfolk. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and their co-childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector received feedback from several parents during the inspection 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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