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

Children settle well into this fun and interesting setting. The childminder is thoughtful and intentional. She considers all aspects of her provision to ensure that it meets children's needs. The childminder provides each child with a cuddly toy when they start. This eases their transition into the setting and helps them feel secure. The childminder teaches children a wide range of songs that she uses to manage the routine. Children know exactly what to do when she starts singing the tidy-up song. Children behave well. The childminder reminds them of their manners and praises good behaviour. She patiently reminds children about the need to take turns when choosing activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children wash their own hands and spread their own crackers with hummus at snack time. The childminder carefully explains how they should put their shoes on and gives them plenty of time to do this themselves. Children tell her they have been showing their parents how well they put their own shoes on at home. The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's development. She quickly identifies areas that require further support and uses effective strategies to help children make progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps children safe in the setting and when out in the community. She teaches children about road safety while walking to school and reads appropriate stories about keeping safe when using electronic devices at home. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. There is a strong focus on healthy eating. The childminder provides healthy snacks and shares information with parents about creating a healthy lunch box. n The childminder focuses on providing an engaging environment outside and plans activities to support children's individual needs. For example, some children have a new sibling, and the childminder provides a range of baby resources for them to explore. Children wash toy babies with soap and water. The childminder teaches them the importance of drying babies carefully. They put nappies and clothes on the babies, which helps them develop their fine motor skills.

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need to do better?

n Children make good progress with their language skills. The childminder speaks clearly and listens to children's ideas. She builds children's early literacy skills as they sequence key events in a story and learn about rhyming words. Children remember key words she has taught them, including 'lavender' and 'rosemary'. The childminder uses excellent teaching strategies to build children's understanding of concepts. She counts with children and helps them understand what 'one less' means when they sing 'Five Currant Buns'. n The childminder provides a wide range of outings, to air museums, forests,

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18 July 2025 beaches and zoos. Children have their own miniature gardens to grow vegetables. They enjoy observing and counting the insects, excitedly counting grasshoppers and watching the caterpillar munch their cabbages. This helps children learn about the world around them and develops their confidence. n Children participate in small-group activities, and the childminder helps them to become aware of each other. For example, they sing the welcome song to each other in the morning and wait for each other to finish eating at snack time. However, the childminder does not always support children to work together. This means that children do not always get the opportunity to develop collaboration and negotiation skills and a sense of responsibility towards each other. n Parents comment on the childminder's kind, attentive and caring nature. They are happy with the progress their children have made with their communication

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need to do better?

and social skills. All parents comment on how happy their children are in the setting and how prepared their children are for school. They appreciate the photos and other frequent communication they receive about their children's progress and achievement. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas to develop further. She regularly attends training to develop her skills and knowledge. She plans to develop a song book so that parents can learn key songs used in the setting.

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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 develop further opportunities for children to work together to build on their collaboration and negotiation skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2704153 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10394665 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, and closes for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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

18 July 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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