Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/12/2014 19/03/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise to ensure they are physically active.  Children are very happy and contented in the childminder's care. They show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their learning and, consequently, are making good progress in their development.  The childminder takes effective measures to create, and maintain, safe and secure learning environments for children.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge and skills to drive improvement to benefit children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The resources and activities do not always reflect the language and culture of children attending, or support them to learn about diversity.  On occasions, the childminder does not always make full use of skilful questioning to extend children's thinking.

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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 carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's engagement in activities, and their development and progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging in a variety of learning experiences with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation including children's learning journals, records and written policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and three children in a residential area of Guildford, Surrey. Local shops, schools and parks are within walking distance. The downstairs of the home is used for childminding activities, with bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a cat as a pet. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently six on roll, three of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder has qualification in early years practice at level 3.

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

 review and reflect on how better use can be made of skilful questioning, in order to challenge children's thinking further

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

 extend opportunities for children to experience activities that enable them to understand and respect their own needs, views, cultures and beliefs and those of other people.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She obtains good information from parents about their children's individual needs and level of development at the time of entry to her setting. In addition, she carries out observations while children settle in. As a result, the childminder establishes children's starting points effectively. Ongoing observations and assessments means the childminder tracks children's progress closely. This securely tailors children's learning to their individual needs. As a result children make good progress.

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who attend

The childminder is a good role model. She plays alongside children, providing running commentaries and encouraging them to try new things. For example, she introduced number, colour and shape as children engaged in play with shape sorters. As a result they are developing an understanding of mathematics. The children are confident communicators and the childminder repeats words back to them, extending their vocabulary. However on occasions, she does not always make the most of questioning to encourage children to think and explore ideas further. Nevertheless, children enjoy listening to stories and show good concentration with familiar books. The childminder reads at a good pace and the children join in with the repetitive phrases. The childminder values books and ensures children can freely access them. Children are able to turn the pages one at a time, showing good control of their hands. Children are also beginning to

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who attend

grasp their crayons and pencils correctly while developing their hand to eye coordination.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements to complete the progress check for two-year-old children. She uses information from the effective observation, assessment and planning system. She works closely with parents to ensure that the information provided is clear and accurate, and indicates that children are making progress as expected for their age and stage of development. This enables her to address any possible delays quickly. As a result, children who may not be making progress as expected get support quickly to enable them to move forward in their learning.

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

Children are happy and settled in the warm and welcoming environment. They show a strong sense of security and belonging. Effective settling-in procedures ensure children, parents and the childminder develop meaningful relationships. Familiar routines are well embedded and children respond positively to requests and boundaries. For example, children help to tidy away toys before moving to play elsewhere. The childminder is fair and consistent in her practice; consequently, children behave well and are happy.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming and inviting environment to children overall. However, she has not fully considered how to reflect their diverse backgrounds to raise their awareness of themselves as individuals and of each other. Nevertheless, secure attachments, embedded routines and well implemented procedures ensure that children are emotionally secure and ready to learn. As a result, they are making good overall progress and are well prepared for the next step in their learning, including school. Young children are confident to explore their surroundings, safe in the knowledge they have the support of the childminder.

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

Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks. As a result, they learn about the foods that contribute to a healthy diet. They eat at the table where the childminder promotes good table manners and positive social skills. Children have access to drinking water throughout the day, enabling them to help themselves when they become thirsty. Children develop a good understanding about the importance of regular exercise as part a healthy lifestyle. The childminder supports their physical development well. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor exercise through walks and visits to local parks and playgrounds. As a result, children also have opportunities to learn about taking reasonable risks in physical play as their whole-body coordination develops. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and garden and puts measures in place to minimise hazards. Consequently, children play in a safe environment.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she should follow in the event of any safeguarding concerns regarding children. She keeps her knowledge up to date and has all required policies, which she implements to protect children's welfare. These include the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against herself or her family. All adults living or working on the premises have been checked for suitability. The childminder has a valid qualification in paediatric first aid. As a result, she can deal with minor incidents without delay. The childminder completes risk assessments for the premises and all outings in order to identify hazards and minimises these to promote children's safety. Risk assessments are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective and reflect the needs of children attending. The childminder also completes daily checks on the areas of the premises used for childcare. All required documentation is meticulously

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provision

kept to underpin the safe and effective running of the childminding setting.

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provision

The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She is reflective in her practice and has made necessary changes to her service and procedures to benefit the children that attend. She has attended training to further her knowledge in the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result she has successfully reviewed her professional development and as a consequence, has gained the knowledge and skills needed to plan effectively for children's learning. Self-evaluation procedures are secure to ensure continuous ongoing improvements. For example, the childminder has recently reflected on how she monitors children's progress. This means that the childminder is able to check children's progress in line with the developmental milestones appropriate for their age and ensure that the educational programme fully meets their needs.

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provision

The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. They benefit from daily verbal and written feedback about their children's day and progress. Parents are very involved in their children's learning and comment they are extremely happy with the provision and that their children are developing well in the childminder's care. The childminder is aware of the importance to work with in partnerships with other professionals and agencies to support and promote children's individual care and learning needs successfully.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY397677 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 816109 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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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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