Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 15 December 2009

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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 offers a welcoming, well-organised home environment. Children play with a good range of age-appropriate resources that they can easily choose for themselves.  Children have good relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder keeps parents well informed. She provides a daily written diary and talks to them every day. She provides regular updates about children's progress and achievements. These help to involve parents in their child's learning.  Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities and experiences that help them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder shows a good commitment to continually developing and improving her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for younger children to explore a varied range of different media and materials, such as sand, paint and corn flour play, to further enhance their physical and creative skills and understanding of the world.  The childminder has not fully developed systems for involving parents and children in identifying areas for improvement as part of her self-evaluation process.

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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

 extend opportunities for young children to explore different media and materials to further support their development  increase the involvement of parents and children further in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that children use.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder finds out as much as she can about children before they start, to ensure she can meet their needs. She makes regular observations of children's achievements and knows children well. She plans activities based on children's ages and needs. She teaches children a range of useful skills that effectively prepare them for the next stage of learning and eventually for school. She supports young children's communication skills by talking and singing to them as they play, repeating words and sharing stories. She builds on their physical skills by offering them new challenges and gives lots of encouragement and praise. She gives children time to experiment as they tap a toy with a spoon and discover what sound it makes.

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good

Children form close relationships with the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder is warm and responsive towards children and is sensitive to their individual needs. She makes sure she follows young children's home routines when they start. This helps them feel secure and promotes their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder makes daily checks of the home and garden to make sure children can play safely. She reviews her risk assessments as needed, for instance as young children become mobile. She promotes children's good health effectively. She follows careful hygiene routines for changing nappies to reduce the risk of cross infection. She offers children healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy playing outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has developed her knowledge of the learning and development requirements since the last inspection, by attending training courses. This has had a positive impact on the quality of teaching. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively through observation and assessment. This helps her identify any areas where children might need additional support. She has completed child protection training and this ensures she knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps all of the necessary records for childminding. The childminder reflects on her practice in order to identify areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388521 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 815902 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Sutton in 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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