Casserley, Lucy Victoria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 20 December 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 place a strong emphasis on keeping children's safe. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to report any concerns.  The childminder uses consistent and clear boundaries for children. She encourages them to understand each other's feelings. As a result, they develop a good understanding of how to manage their behaviour.  The childminder knows children's interests and makes plans around them. She provides a broad range of resources that are easily accessible. This means children progress well.  The childminder encourages an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides children with regular physical play opportunities by taking them on walks and outings to local parks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with time to respond to questions to develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to develop counting skills and to reinforce children's understanding of size and number, for example at snack time.

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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

 strengthen children's developing counting skills and understanding of size and number through everyday routines  strengthen the support for children to develop their thinking skills by providing time for children to respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's engagement in activities, and their development and progress.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a variety of learning experiences with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including samples of children's learning records and written policies.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands the learning and development requirements well. She takes time to observe and assess children and highlights areas for development. She uses good opportunities to encourage children's speech and language, and to introduce new words. For example, as children played with the farm animals, they developed an understanding of different animals and the sounds they make. However, the childminder does not always provide time for children to answer questions, so they are not always encouraged to think for themselves. The childminder encourages counting skills and discussion about number and size during everyday activities. However, she does not use all opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of mathematical concepts, for example, by encouraging counting skills at snack time. Nevertheless, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and uses a variety of teaching methods effectively.

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good

The childminder has good relationships and close bonds with children. She gives all children her individual attention. As a result, children are secure, settle well and explore their environment with confidence. They develop independence and manage their own personal and self-care skills well. The childminder is a good role model and has a calm, caring and patient manner. Children learn to share toys and play together to promote their social skills in preparation for the later move to nursery and school. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. Risk assessments are reviewed within the home and on outings. This means children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as how to exit the premises in an emergency. Healthy food and drink, and good hygiene routines, help children develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is committed to promoting good quality provision and has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she now evaluates her provision successfully. This improves outcomes for children. She has a strong commitment to training and developing her knowledge of good early years practice further. She has established links within the community, and attends local toddler groups where she meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She liaises with them daily and invites them to share home learning through ongoing dialogue. As a result, children make good progress towards their next stage of learning. Parents comment they are pleased with the service the childminder offers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430644 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 845449 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her partner and children, in Sunbury- on-Thames, Middlesex. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks, the library and toddler groups.

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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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