Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/05/2014 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 settle well in the childminders care because she responds to their individual needs and persists with helping them feel secure through her own positive involvement.  The childminder has a receptive approach to the choices that children make within their play and provides them with lots of support and guidance to help them achieve their aims.  The childminder successfully promotes children's ability to communicate by talking with them during their play and introducing lots of new words which they copy with enthusiasm.  Children are provided with good range of activities and experiences that motivate them during their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not share the next steps for children's learning and development with parents to strengthen their involvement.  The childminder does not provide a range of resources that reflect positive images to further develop children's growing awareness of differences between themselves and others.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 compulsory part 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 observed indoor activities in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and young child in Shepperton, Middlesex. The premises are close to shops, schools and public transport links. The childminder lives in a ground floor flat and all areas of the home are used for childminding purposes. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are two children on roll in the early years. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday for most of the year. The family has a pet cat.

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

 share the next steps for children's learning and development with parents to strengthen their involvement

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

 provide a range of resources that reflect positive images to further develop children's growing awareness of differences between themselves and others.

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who attend

The childminder meets children's individual needs well . She gives them lots of reassurance and cuddles, stays close to them and patiently helps them feel secure in her provision. Consequently, some babies who take longer to settle develop a close attachment to the childminder which provides them with a secure base from which they can begin to explore. The childminder focuses on children's learning, supports them well and gives them plenty of time to practise what they learn. She respects children's efforts and ideas, responds to their individual interests and encourages them to make connections in their learning. For example, she acts on children's interest in looking at books, talks about the pictures and shows them real related resources, such as sunglasses. The childminder provides children with lots of encouragement during their play and often praises them for their achievements. Consequently, children show

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who attend

confidence as they develop the skills they need for their future and starting school. The childminder fully embraces children's on-going achievements and makes good use of her observations and assessments to extend their learning. Consequently, children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points. The childminder talks to parents about children's achievements in her provision and at home. However, in the short time she has been caring for children she has not shared next steps for learning with parents to provide a unified approach to children's development. The childminder adopts a flexible approach to planned activities that motivates children during their play. Some children particularly enjoy transferring dried pasta into different containers, such as cake cases, bowls and flowerpots and pretending to feed dolls. Children are provided with a good range of age appropriate experiences, such as visits to a farm and a local garden

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who attend

centre where they are mesmerised by the birds they see.

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who attend

Children are starting to develop good control of their movements as they climb in and out of wheeled toys, throw footballs and enjoy going in and out of a playhouse in the garden. Babies show determination as they pull themselves up on furniture, balance independently and since starting at the provision have learnt to walk. The childminder provides children with challenge as she shows them how to use a small slide. Children develop good communication skills and wide range of vocabulary. The childminder encourages them to listen and follow instructions, for example, as she helps them to successfully match wooden shapes into a sorter. Some children frequently copy words the childminder uses as she joins in their play and since starting at the provision have started to use some of them in context.

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

Children move smoothly between their home and the childminders provision because the childminder fully meets their emotional needs. They are very relaxed and at ease with the childminder and form good relationships with other children. The childminder takes children to toddler groups, which further develops their independence and social skills. For example, whilse taking part in group singing activities. Children are well behaved and develop confidence as they show the childminder what they want to do. The childminder successfully gains children's cooperation by giving them clear information about what is going to happen next, so they know what to expect. For example, when it is time to have their nappy changed. Children's good health is fully promoted and they enjoy eating fresh fruit which is part of healthy meals provided by their parents. The childminder takes children on local walks and to toddler groups where there is space for them to move

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

around freely and be active. She provides children with a welcoming and well-resourced environment. The childminder sets up the sitting room and garden with activities and play equipment which children choose to use with enthusiasm. She extends children's learning by introducing different ways they can use the resources. For example, she shows them how to turn containers upside down and bang them to create sound, which they enthusiastically copy as she sings related songs.

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

Children are beginning to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, as the childminder reminds them not to put small lids from fruit pouches into their mouths at snack time. Children are beginning to learn about differences between themselves and others, for example, by looking at their features in mirrors on some toys. However, they do not have access to resources that reflect positive images in society to this area of learning.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She fully understands her responsibility to protect children's welfare. The childminder maintains children's safety through using risk assessments, which include all outings and daily checks of the premises. For example, on outings to toddler groups, she makes sure all exit doors are closed and does not go to places that are overcrowded so she can see children at all times. Children are well supervised and the premises are secure. The childminder has a clear understanding or her role and understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is vigilant about implementing her policies and procedures and ensures they are shared with parents through discussion and the recent introduction of a secure shared website. The childminder is fully committed to meeting children's individual needs and has

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provision

clear aims to attend additional training in the future that will give her further ideas for activities. She has recently accessed an interactive childminding support website to enhance self-evaluation and gain ideas for activities to help her plan more effectively. For example, she is proposing to improve the use of the outdoor play area by providing a digging and planting area and additional water play resources for them to use. Since registration the childminder has made changes that have improved the quality of the provision and outcomes for children. For example, she has recently signed up to a secure website that will allow parents to contribute and see information about their children's development at any time. Parents' comments seen during the inspection show they are happy with the provision. For example, they say, 'we have been so pleased with our child's progress since he has been with you and we appreciate everything you have done for him

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provision

The childminder monitors children's developmental progress and activities and uses observation, assessment and guidance to move them on in their learning. She provides children with challenge where they are reaching above expected levels of development, particularly in relation to their speech and language and physical development. The childminder establishes good communication with parents and uses a daily diary to inform them about children's care needs.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY464157 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 940542 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 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 ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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