Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 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

 Children are confident and form strong relationships with the childminder.  The childminder knows the children well and supports their physical and emotional needs.  The childminder makes detailed observations of children as they learn. She uses these to plan stimulating and supportive activities for children.  The childminder understands how young children learn and her teaching skills ensure that children are engaged and learning well.  The childminder is very reflective and uses ideas from other childminders to help her develop new skills and ideas. As a result, she is continually improving her practice.  The childminder carefully monitors children's learning to identify areas where children need further support. As a result, all children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly share or obtain information about children's learning with other settings where children also attend.  The childminder labels drawers of resources with words, making self-selection harder for children who cannot read.

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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

 develop further the relationships with other settings where children attend, to share information about children's learning more regularly  strengthen children's independence in making choices about their play, by making the contents of the drawers containing resources clearer.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children working together.  The inspector looked at children's progress folders and had discussions with the childminder about children's learning, planning and assessment.  The inspector toured the premises and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed some documentation and spoke to the childminder about her evaluation processes.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities for children based on their interests and needs. She provides a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities. This means children take control in their own learning, and are keen and enthusiastic as they play. Toys and resources are at child height, although drawers containing resources only have word labels about the contents. This means children may not be aware of the choices available. The childminder takes children out to join in different local play sessions, including 'messy-play'. This gives children the opportunity to extend their social experiences and to take part in new activities. The childminder takes children on regular outings to parks and other places of interest. This positively supports children's physical development and their understanding of the world around them.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and they confidently choose where to play. The playroom and garden are full of exciting and interesting things to do and an outdoor area is available all day. The childminder settles new children by finding out about their interests before they start. This means she can plan activities that engage them and help them to feel comfortable. Parents report that their children are always happy to go to the childminder and often very excited as they arrive. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She makes her home safe for children and plans how to reduce risks when on outings. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals, and teaches them about good hygiene practices. Children's independence is encouraged and even young children have a go at doing things for themselves.

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provision is good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school, such as being sociable and having an interest in books. The childminder writes regular reviews about children's learning and shares these with parents. Parents are keen to contribute to these reviews and share lots of information about what the child has done at home. If the childminder has concerns about children's development, she discusses these with their parents. She knows how to access further support if needed. Parents and the childminder work very closely together to support children's progress. However, the childminder is not routinely sharing information about children's learning with other settings, when relevant. This possibly means she has fewer opportunities to identify interests or learning concerns. The childminder is keen to develop all areas of her practice. She identifies areas where she needs more support and actively seeks guidance and training in these areas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434446 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 779818 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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 2011 and lives in Banstead, Surrey. The childminder works Tuesday to Friday.

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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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