Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/05/2014 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

 The childminder provides a very good range of resources and experiences to promote children's learning well in all areas of learning.  The childminder has very good settling in procedures so children are secure and happy and are well motivated to play and learn.  Children show good levels of independence. They are happy and settled and have developed a good relationship with the childminder and her family.  The childminder uses good questioning skills to help children think and respond supporting their communication and language skills effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not explore all opportunities to encourage children's understanding of how numbers are used.

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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 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 sampled children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time with the childminder observing her and the child she was caring for.  Safeguarding was discussed with the childminder and her policy sampled.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the range of resources and experiences available to children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and three young children in Carshalton. Her home is located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor of the childminder's home are available for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has three children on roll, one of whom are in the early years age group.

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

 enhance the learning environment to include opportunities for children to access, see and make use of numbers and images to build on their mathematical skills.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children. She plans activities well to make sure that they are exciting, practical and stimulating for children. This helps to keep children motivated so that they want to learn new things. As a result, children are making good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder completes regular and precise observations and assessments of children. She uses them effectively to monitor children's development and achievements. At the start of a placement the childminder gathers useful information from parents. This gives her a clear picture of children's starting points. The childminder shares a daily contact book with parents on a daily basis. This helps them to know how their children spend their day and

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who attend

enables them to support their child's learning at home.Children are developing good mathematical skills. They enjoy playing shops and use a cash register with coins to pay for items in the shop. Consequently children are beginning to learn coin names. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about weights and measure. For example children make boats from using recycling materials and put them in a water tray to see if they float. However, there are few pictures, posters or labels displayed for children to see numbers in print around the setting to raise their understanding of using numbers in purposeful contexts. Children are developing a growing interest in literacy. They choose their own books to look at and concentrate well as they listen to stories told by the childminder. She uses questioning skilfully to get the children to name familiar characters in books and encourage them to predict what will happen next in the story.

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who attend

Children are gaining a good knowledge and understanding of the world. They celebrate festivals and different events throughout the year, including learning how to use chop sticks. Children enjoy investigating the life cycle of caterpillars and watch them transform into butterflies. The childminder organises her garden well so children can grow their own vegetables and flowers.

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

The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's background. This means children are able to participate fully because activities are thoughtfully adapted to meet their individual needs. The childminder spends time getting to know children's home routines such as interests, likes and dislikes and sleep patterns. This helps to ensure that she creates a welcoming and secure environment where children are happy and well supported during their time with her. Children's behaviour is good. They are learning the importance of sharing and taking turns when playing through gentle reminders from the childminder. The childminder's home is organised so children feel comfortable and confident accessing a wide range of stimulating play materials and equipment. These skills support their future learning and independence, for example, when they move to school.Children play in a safe and secure environment because the childminder takes

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

positive steps to reduce risks and hazards. Children learn to keep themselves safe indoors through the childminder's gentle reminders. The childminder explains the reasons why they need to be careful going up and down the stairs so they do not hurt themselves. Children practise regular emergency evacuation procedures with the childminder, which reinforces children's developing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children develop good self-care skills, for example they dress themselves and put on their own shoes and are independent in their personal care. The childminder encourages healthy eating through providing well balanced meals and snacks. As a result children make healthy choices. For example they enjoy eating chicken and ham wraps, cucumber, peppers and baby tomatoes for lunch. Children regularly have opportunities to ride bikes, play ball games and take part in races in the childminder's garden. They use slides and

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

ladders at soft play areas and often take scooters to use in parks. These activities help to support their understanding about the importance of physical exercise.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to minimise potential risks to children. Appropriate safety equipment is used according to the age and needs of the children attending. The childminder's up-to-date safeguarding knowledge means that children are well protected. She has attended training and has clear procedures in place to ensure children remain safe in her care. A full range of policies and procedures are in place which the childminder shares and discusses with parents. They are effective and inclusive for children who attend. The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors and tracks children's progress, which effectively shows how well children are developing in areas of learning and towards the early learning goals.The childminder has made a very positive start to her

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provision

childminding and demonstrates a commitment to improving her service. She is currently attending a course to enhance her childcare knowledge. She has plans to attend further training courses to support her in her role as a childminder. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to encourage children to achieve to the best of their ability. Parents have clear information about their children's progress through discussions with the childminder. Parents have given positive feedback about the service the childminder provides. They appreciate the information about their children's achievements and what activities they take part in. Parents feel that the childminder is very supportive and actively listens and takes on board any concerns they have about their children. The childminder works well with other early years settings where children attend. She works closely with them to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care.

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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 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 EY468380 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 939191 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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