Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2015 28 February 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not completed the required written progress check for two-year- old children.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to promote children's independence.  The childminder's assessment arrangements are not effective in supporting her to easily monitor the rate that children are progressing. This means that she does not have a fully clear picture of how best to target her teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder fosters positive relationships with children and forms strong bonds. Children are happy and relaxed and enjoy the time spent with the childminder.  The childminder understands how to safeguard children in her care.  The childminder establishes generally effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. A three-way flow of information between the childminder, parents and pre-schools enables continuity of care and education.  The childminder provides an interesting range of craft activities. Children develop their creativity, imagination and physical skills during activities such as making bracelets and hair slides with beads.  The childminder organises a range of well-planned activities and outings for the children. This helps children to learn about the community they live in and the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the progress for all children aged between two and three years is reviewed, and that a short written summary of their progress in the prime areas of learning is shared with parents.

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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 children's independence by encouraging them to develop skills such as cutting up their own fruit for snack time  enhance the procedures for assessing children progress to more easily identify any gaps in development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder and looked at her safeguarding policy.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder's home is welcoming and accessible. Children confidently determine their own play and freely select from a range of resources that cover all areas of learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language because she constantly talks to them and asks questions that make them think. Children learn about colour and shape as they skilfully thread the beads onto string to make bracelets. The childminder uses mathematical language effectively, for example as she asks the children to find two small and large beads. The teaching and learning taking place during play helps to prepare children for school. The childminder completes written profiles on the children, reviews their progress termly and identifies the next steps in their individual learning. She uses photographs and written observations to evidence their achievements. However, this arrangement does not give her a fully precise knowledge of areas where children are not

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who attend. This requires improvement

all progressing rapidly to help her narrow the learning gaps. Children develop appropriate physical skills and coordination as they independently complete puzzles. They benefit from the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder.

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good

The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. They go on regular outings to parks, gym clubs and music and movement classes. This supports their physical development well. Children spontaneously wash their hands before snacks, and explain they are washing the germs way. The childminder provides healthy snacks. During the inspection, the children enjoyed fresh fruit. However, the childminder does not develop children's independence fully by encouraging them to complete useful tasks such as cutting up the fruit themselves. Children demonstrate a sense of security. They confidently ask the childminder for help and support as needed, and regularly involve her in their play.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she has failed to complete the two-year-old progress check for children when required. This is a breach of the requirements, although there is no evidence that this has had a significant impact on children's learning and development. The childminder completes a written self-evaluation and clearly identifies her strengths and areas for development. She involves parents and children in the evaluation process. Parents have written testimonials that demonstrate they are happy with the care their children receive. They report that the childminder provides 'invaluable support'. The childminder shares information with parents about what she plans for the children, and this enables parents to extend learning at home. The childminder has attended mandatory training and has completed some on-line training to keep her knowledge up to date. This has a positive

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120476 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 840333 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 28 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 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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