Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 12 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a range of planned and challenging activities, which appeal to children's interests and supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are confident and comfortable in the safe, secure environment and build good relationships with the childminder.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning and development.  Children follow good hygiene routines, and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. This promotes their good health.  Children develop good communication and language skills. They enjoy holding conversations with the childminder about their daily activities.  The childminder helps children's problem-solving skills through skilful questioning techniques.  The childminder regularly gathers views from parents and children to help improve her provision and service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to extend children's imaginative play through wider resources.

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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

 improve resources to enhance children's opportunities for imaginative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. She skilfully develops children's language as they talk about their day. As a result, children are confident and making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder supports children's early literacy as they look for letters and sounds in the environment. Children learn to write their names; for example, when they make cards for their parents, the childminder encourages them to write messages inside. Children have good opportunities to practise counting, such as the number of crayons they wish to use for their projects. Children have free access to labelled toys and resources that help them develop independence. However they do not benefit from a wider range of resources to extend their imaginary play, such as dressing-up clothes. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents through

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who attend. This is good

regular communication, which supports children's care and learning.

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good

Children have good relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and actively include her in their play. The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have daily opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and during visits to the park. Children benefit from regular outings to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder is a good role model, helping children learn to behave well. She promotes children's awareness of diversity as they learn about different languages and cultures. Children who are learning English as an additional language benefit from looking at books in their home languages. Children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning. This helps them get ready for their move onto nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is well organised and required documentation is easily accessible. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. She reviews risks in the environment regularly to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and their parents. She is developing her self-evaluation procedures well and regularly seeks the views of children and parents to improve her provision. The childminder regularly shares children's progress with parents to support their development at home. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain consistency and maximise learning opportunities for children based on their interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264010 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 847120 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Woking, Surrey.

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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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