Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a relaxed and calm manner, and builds warm and affectionate relationships with children. Children are well-settled and secure as a result.  The childminder has a robust approach to children's safety. For example, she identifies any potential hazard as part of her daily checks, and immediately minimises any risk to children. This means that children can play safely in her home or on outings.  Children benefit from a wide range of good activities which cover all the educational programmes. Children are becoming independent and active learners.  The childminder has a very professional approach to her work and maintains her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She keeps her records and documentation in good order, which underpins children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children do not consistently hear mathematical language as part of their general play, which means that they have few opportunities to consolidate mathematical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the provision for mathematical development by using mathematical language in child-led play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documentation including children's records.  The inspector read recent parent questionnaires to gather their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works closely with parents and shares a great deal of information in care diaries and learning journals to build a strong partnership. As a result, she knows children's individual needs really well and plans activities to suit their interests and learning needs. For example, the children enjoyed following their own play ideas in shop role play, and also explored sensory play using glue and cotton wool. The childminder skilfully divides her time between the children, changing how she talks with them to build their personal language skills. This helps young children to build a good vocabulary and older children to learn to express themselves confidently. The childminder has good arrangements to complete the required progress check for two-year-old children. She also writes effective summary reviews at the point children move to school. The childminder tracks children's achievements and this shows that they make good progress in their

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good

The childminder has created a good learning environment for children, which gives them lots of choice and independence. Children can choose freely from the good quality toys and equipment. They also benefit from a wide variety of outings and outdoor play, such as digging in the garden. Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals and snacks, and follow the well-established hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before and after eating. The childminder is very firm about her house rules so children know what is expected of them. The childminder is also very clear when children are achieving and having fun, as she frequently gives praise and makes them laugh. This promotes children's enjoyment of learning. Children become involved in the appropriate care of pets, which helps them to be confident around animals. Overall, children have good skills to help them in their future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder builds strong partnerships. She gathers parents' views informally at handover times and also uses questionnaires to help evaluate her provision. The childminder reflects on how she works and maintains her professional knowledge and understanding via her training and using mentors. For example, she meets frequently with other childminders to share good practice and new ideas. The childminder initiates contact with the key persons in day care settings that minded children attend. As a result, she knows the child's next steps in learning as identified by her and in the other settings, and can provide complementary activities. The childminder is skilled at sharing strategies to meet children's additional needs and provide good consistent care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442047 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1004169 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Pyrford near Woking, Surrey. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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