Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/12/2012 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 thrive in the warm and welcoming, child centred environment. The childminder ensures that she meets their individual care and learning needs; therefore, they make good progress in their development.  The childminder fully fosters good relationships with parents and provides them with a fully comprehensive portfolio, which supports the operations of the setting.  The childminder actively contributes to children's understanding of healthy eating, by providing healthy snacks, drinks and meals that help them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Babies have a good range of toys, but the childminder has not yet developed the use of treasure baskets to enable them to explore natural resources.

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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 play room/dining room.

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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.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her partner and young child in Horley, Surrey. All of the home is used for childminding purposes although play takes place mainly on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for four children, all of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder is happy to take and collect children from local schools and pre-school.

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

 provide a range of objects of various textures and weights in treasure baskets to excite and encourage babies' interests.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has revised her observation, assessment and planning system to reflect the areas of learning. She shows a good understanding of child development. She knows how to support individual children in her care. The childminder undertakes written observations of children as they play. She then uses these to evaluate and assess their stage of development and highlight any potential gaps in their learning. She uses her written observations to inform each child's learning journals and parents contribute to this by completing the 'All about me' sections. Therefore, she is able to demonstrate that children make good progress in their learning and development. On a daily basis the childminder provides parents with information about their child's activities and achievements. This enables parents to be involved in their

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who attend

child's learning. Although the childminder does not yet need to undertake a two-year check, she has documentation in place ready for use.

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who attend

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They demonstrate increasing confidence and independence as they actively explore their environment and select their toys and resources. They delight as they press the buttons of the electronic shop till, and they dance to the beat of the music made by the interactive dinosaur. This enables them to enhance their physical skills and to develop an awareness of information and communication technology. The childminder provides children with a running commentary of all that is happening, and what they are doing. This supports their developing communication and language skills. Young children demonstrate their newly acquired physical skills such as walking, with the childminder always close by to provide support and to ensure their safety. Children celebrate important milestones and events in their lives such as birthdays. They have a cake with candles to blow out and sing the birthday

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who attend

song. These celebrations enable children to develop a strong sense of belonging and enhance their self-esteem.

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who attend

Children show a great love of music as they explore and play the different instruments. Some of the instruments are homemade. The childminder has made use of small plastic bottles which she has filled with different objects so the children can listen to the differing sounds. Exploring music and instruments enables children to gain an understanding of rhythm, pitch and tone and well as supporting their physical skills. The childminder is also innovative in recycling materials. She uses small drinking bottles and wooden rods for children to work out how to fit objects inside of different sized objects. Young children are adept at communicating with the childminder. For example, when asked if they would like to eat, the children quickly make they way to the high chair. They then put their arms up to the childminder to ask to be lifted into their seat. Children are beginning to use resources such as modelling dough. However, young children do not always have

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who attend

opportunities to explore a wider variety of different textures and weights in everyday and natural objects such as those used in treasure baskets. Children are able to rest or sleep in accordance with their own needs and routines. The childminder settles children thoughtfully, which enables children to feel secure and at ease to drift off to sleep quickly.

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

Children's behaviour is good. They consistently hear and receive words of praise for their efforts and achievements. They gain an understanding of how to share toys and show kindness to each other. For example, they take turns in using the beater to play the xylophone. They develop good relationships with each other and show that they feel safe and secure in the childminders care. She makes sure that children's comforters from home are always close by so that children can have them whenever they need them. As a result, children have a willingness to participate, become self-motivated and confident.

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

Children access a homely environment where their safety is of high priority. For example, the childminder undertakes thorough written risk assessment of the home and outings. Therefore, children are able to take risks in safe surroundings and to develop an awareness of their own and other's safety. The childminder is very supportive of children at all times and encourages their understanding of safety. For example, she gives them an explanation as to what may be the consequences to their actions in a manner in which they are able to understand. The childminder has a fire evacuation procedure, which the children practice. These factors enable her to keep children safe and they learn the skills to keep themselves safe in the event of a fire or the need to evacuate.

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

Children play in a child-orientated environment, where their toys and resources are plentiful easily accessible and cover all areas of learning thoroughly. This increases children skills of independence as they select where they wish to play and with which toys. The premises are clean, tidy, and free from hazards. The childminder has a good understanding of the need for children to have access to a healthy balanced diet. They enjoy snacks of fresh fruit and access fresh drinking water throughout their day. Children are cared for in an environment that supports their developing understanding of the need for appropriate health and cleanliness routines. The childminder demonstrated a good understanding of how to support children who are making the transition to pre-school or primary school.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding her responsibilities to safeguard 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 procedures are in place, which supports her in her role. She also records existing injuries and makes it very clear to parents to inform her of any injury on a daily basis. All of these factors enable her to keep the children safe.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, she monitors children's progress well. The childminder demonstrates that she has a strong partnership with parents. She has a clear settling in procedure, and asks them to sign written permissions forms to safeguard the children in her care. This enables children to feel secure with their new carer before their parents have to return to work.

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provision

The childminder has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation and has identified aspects to improve. For example, she has highlighted further training that she wants to attend and she also intends to develop her resources to positively reflect diversity and disability. Her other priorities include acquiring feedback from parents and children to fully inform her self-evaluation. Her plans are well targeted and realistic. She demonstrates a good capacity towards maintaining continuous improvement and improving 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 EY428264 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 765246 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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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