Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/10/2012 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

 Good relationships exist with parents and there are effective ways of seeking their views about their children's care and the sharing of ideas and activities to promote children's learning.  Children make good progress because the childminder devotes so much time and attention to them, participating in their play well and communicating both clearly and constantly with them.  The childminder understands the unique needs of each child and as a result, she provides a stimulating environment where the children engage in a wealth of quality learning and development experiences.  The childminder provides an interesting learning environment both indoors and out. She has a good awareness of how young children learn and robust systems are in place for observation, assessment and planning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Resources and equipment are plentiful; however, those to aid the development of walking skills are not always freely available to young children.

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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 inspector looked at the development files the childminder creates for each child and the planning of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the implementation of the new Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage with the childminder and how the changes have impacted on the care she provides.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions at appropriate times with the childminder about children's activities and their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at daily diaries, planning files, weekly menus, a selection of policies and children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives with her parents and family in Merstham, Redhill, Surrey. Her parents are also registered childminders. The whole of the home is used for childminding purposes where children have access to a playroom, lounge, kitchen, dining area, study, bathroom and one bedroom. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play within the secure garden and at local parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The family have three dogs, two cats and a rabbit.

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

 Support and encourage babies' drive to walk by offering low-level equipment so that babies can practice walking, ensuring that they are safe at all times, while not restricting their explorations.

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who attend

Children engage in activities that stimulate and interest them, for example, the childminder uses stacking cups to make towers which the child knocks down with delight. Their developing knowledge of language skills is enhanced as the childminder responds to their early communications. She ensures that children have face to face contact with her as she provides ongoing commentary. She responds well to children's babbles and gestures with a warm, calm and friendly tone to her voice. This supports children's confidence as they find their voice and also enables them to view expressions and sound formation from the childminders face. Children enjoy looking at books and explore the pictures of animals and listen as the childminder makes the noises relating to each animal. This enables children to relate noises of the animals and link them to pictures and well as enhancing their love of books.

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who attend

Children have good opportunities to explore textures and malleable materials through treasure baskets, creative play and resources. This supports developing small muscle skills and sense of touch and exploration. For example, they use their fingers to touch the material textured part of the puzzle board pieces. Again, the childminder enhances children's play experiences as she talks about the puzzles pieces and supports their sense of achievement. Children demonstrate a sense of wonder as they listen to the rain maker instrument and watch in awe as the beads fall to the bottom. Repetition of the activity supports children's enjoyment and encourages them to use their skills to try to turn the rain maker over themselves.

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who attend

Children smile and giggle with delight as they see themselves in the mirror, which evolves into a game of peek-a-boo, enhancing children's enjoyment and fun. Children are able to use the furniture within the playroom to pull themselves to a standing position. However, resources to fully support children's walking skills are not always freely available to them. Children take part in daily outings within the community. For example, they have the opportunity to interact with lambs at a farm park and play in the sand pit at the play park. These factors support children's understanding of their senses, community and development of physical skills.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a very good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has fully researched the revised framework to ensure that she is able to meet the requirements. For example, she is has revised her observation, assessment and planning system to fully reflect the prime and specific areas and resourced required information about the two year check. She is able to demonstrate in writing and verbally that children make good progress in all of their areas of learning and development. The childminder uses learning journals alongside daily diaries to which parents contribute their knowledge of their child's interests, starting points and provide updates as required.

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

Children show that they feel secure in the warm and comforting care provided by the childminder. They enjoy close relationship bonds, which enables them to develop a strong sense of belonging at the setting. The childminder works with her co-minders and also other registered childminders within their community. This enables children to make relationships with many other children of a wide variety of ages and develop their social skills. The childminder manages children's behaviour in a positive manner. She stated that she rewards and praises good manners and behaviour, for example, by using stickers and sticker charts. The childminder has a written policy regarding behaviour management which includes appropriate strategies and techniques.

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

The childminder maintains good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in areas used by children. Children are learning good personal hygiene through consistent routines and positive role modelling. The childminder provides a wide range of nutritional snacks and meals. She clarifies the nutrition content of the meals by using a website which enables her to ensure that individual children are receiving a well balanced diet. Water is freely available which helps to keep children hydrated. Children have daily access to the childminder's garden and also enjoy trips to the local parks and play areas. This supports children's awareness of how exercise can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

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

Wide ranges of toys, which are suitable and of good quality, are stored in colourful boxes within the shelving unit as well as on the floor within easy reach. All of the boxes are labelled with both words and pictures enabling children to gain an understanding that print carries meaning. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children during the transition to school. Along with her co-minders they have devised an information package for teachers and other early year's providers. This details the current assessments of children's development across the seven areas of learning and also includes any individual child's relevant information.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children. Appropriate guidance and up-to-date legislation are at hand, should there be any concerns regarding any child's well-being. A written safeguarding policy and procedure is in place which supports her in her role. This enables her to keep the children safe. An emergency evacuation procedure is in place and regular fire drills are undertaken, which helps to protect children's safety. Daily checks and written risk assessments are in place, which further help to protect children's safety.

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provision

The childminder fully adopts positive partnerships with parents. They sign appropriate consents and the policies, as well as providing relevant information regarding their child to safeguard them. The childminder provides a settling in period which enables children to feel secure with their new care giver in their new environment before their parents have to return to work. On a daily basis the childminder communicates verbally with the parents as well as through the use of a daily diary, which details their achievements across the areas of learning. They also receive an update of activities and outings through the use of newsletters. Parents provide feedback and they comment that 'our child is thriving and a very lively and happy baby this is a huge testament to the childminder and the loving family environment she is in each'.

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provision

The childminder has a positive approach towards further development of the service provided and high aspirations for the future are clearly evident. She has been proactive in accessing information about the new Early Years Foundation Stage and has made changes where required. Therefore, she has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has reflected on the setting's strengths and areas for improvement by networking with her co-minders, which promotes good outcomes for children.

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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 EY437855 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 786628 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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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