Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder because they take part in a wide range of activities that are stimulating and fun.  The play space within the home is organised well to allow children to follow their own interests and desires both indoors and outside.  The childminder undertakes thorough observations of children as they play, which enables her to plan well for their next steps in their development.  The childminder fosters valuable partnerships with parents that promote and extends children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children are not yet fully encouraged to share the different parts of their home lives with others, for example, their culture.  The partnerships with other early years setting are not yet fully secure to ensure that children receive consistent learning support.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The majority of inspection time was spent with the childminder observing her and the children she was caring for. This took place in the childminder's home in the lounge and playroom.  Children's information and development records were sampled.

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Inspection activities

 Ongoing discussion and joint observations with the childminder took place throughout the visit. Safeguarding was discussed with the childminder and her policy sampled.  Parent's views were gathered through recently completed questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her partner and two children aged 18 months and five years in Reigate, Surrey, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and bedrooms on the first can be used for sleeping children. The family has one cat. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is happy to collect children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen the positive impressions children have of their own cultures and faiths, and those of others in their community, by sharing and celebrating a range of practices and special events

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents and/or carers, and other providers, if a child is attending more than one setting, to help ensure the child's needs are met.

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who attend

Children have ample opportunities to take part in a wide variety of interesting, stimulating and fun activities. This enhances their skills for their next stage of learning. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, therefore children make good progress in their learning and development. Information regarding children's starting points, likes and interests are sought by the childminder. This ensures that appropriate experiences can be provided for each child from the beginning. The childminder undertakes thorough written observations of children at play during activities. She uses this information effectively to plan for each child's next steps in their learning. Children's developmental information is made available to parents regularly which enables children to view their parents and the childminder as equal partners in their learning. The childminder has begun to establish systems to

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who attend

develop communication links with others and where children attend other early year's settings. However, she is yet to share her development and assessment information to ensure that each child is consistently and fully supported in their learning and development.

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who attend

Children demonstrate a good understanding of the routines of the setting. For example, they know to hand up their coats on their named pegs and place their belongings in their individual boxes. Each child has individualised their own peg and box which enables easy recognition. Children take turns as they read their books from school and they are able to sound out words that they are unsure of. The childminder gives children the time that they need which enables them to persevere and develop their understanding of the written word.

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who attend

Children take part in making their own food which allows them to observe cause and effect. For example, they make their own pizza and discuss what impact the heat from the oven will have on the various ingredients. Children's creative flair is supported well. For example, they created some three dimensional self-portraits which have been displayed on the playroom wall. This enhances their sense of belonging. Children mixed their own paint colours to match to their own hair, eye and skin colour. Children access information from books regarding different cultures and disabilities. However, they have not yet had opportunities to share experiences from their own cultures or backgrounds such as different languages spoken at home.

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who attend

Children thoroughly enjoy activities such as a floating and sinking experiment. They are fully involved in helping to fill to mini paddling pool and they pour the water from the jugs carefully and slowly. Children choose what objects from around the playroom and are asked to predict whether they will float or sink. They find that most of the objects are floating so the childminder asks them opened ended questions are to why this could be, given them a few suggestions. An activity such as this allows children to gain confidence in speaking with others and to look closely at similarities and differences.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children demonstrate a sound understanding of their own health and self-care needs. For example, they can dress and undress themselves, attend to their personal routines and show an awareness of healthy eating. They thoroughly enjoy snack times where they are given responsibilities of helping to pour the drinks and hand out the fruit. This supports their confidence and independence as well as supporting their physical development skills. Outdoor activities such as visits to the local park enable children to further develop their physical skills, healthy lifestyles, knowledge of the world around them and the environment. For example, they count and identify different birds, recognise danger signs and are aware of how to dispose of rubbish correctly without endangering the environment.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children who are new to the setting are fully supported by the childminder. For instance, she plans fun activities to encourage them to talk about themselves or ask questions of others. This aids their self-esteem as they settle and form strong friendships bonds. Children's behaviour is good and they demonstrate appropriate manners as they say please and thank you without needing to be reminded by the childminder. They learn to share and take turns, for example, as they listen to each other read. This supports their development as they learn to play co-operatively.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children safety is given high priority. For example, the childminder undertakes written risk assessment of the environment and outings which are clearly documented and adapted as required. Children are able to take risks in safe surroundings. For example, they develop a good sense of balance as they climb and jump over logs at the park and use scissors with skill A wide range of toys which are suitable and support children's all round development are stored in colourful boxes. All of the boxes are labelled with both words and pictures which enables children to self select independently. The childminder currently only offers after school care to children. She shows good awareness of how to support children as they move on to school, which enables children to feel secure in a new environment.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has researched the revised framework and has updated her documentation in order to meet the learning and development requirements. The childminder assesses children developmental stages in accordance with supporting publications. This allows her to highlight any potential gaps to ensure that she can plan for any emerging concerns. The childminder effectively safeguards children as she has updated her knowledge and understanding of child protection as she has attended a safeguarding course. She has a secure understanding of the procedures that she would follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. This means children are well protected and safe. The childminder has a fire evacuation procedure which the children practice regularly. This means children learn the skills to keep themselves safe in the

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provision

event of a fire or the need to leave the premises. Children learn to keep themselves safe, through the childminder's guidance and also through taking part in fire evacuation drills.

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provision

Since registration the childminder has completed required training and has identified her strengths and areas where she could make improvements. Her plans are well-targeted and realistic. Therefore, she demonstrates a sound capacity towards maintaining continuous improvement and improving outcomes for children. Strong, trusting relationships are formed between the childminder and parents. They contribute their thoughts and opinions to her self-evaluation which enables her to quickly address any issues that may arise. Parents comment very positively about the care the childminder provides.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429939 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 790908 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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