Lynch, Michele

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2015 16 August 2011

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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 stimulating activities that interest and challenge all children.  The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and demonstrates a good awareness of each child's individual needs and abilities.  The childminder supports the development of babies' language through constant communication during play activities.  The childminder has effective risk assessments to ensure the safety of all children in her care, whether at her home or on outings.  A wide variety of resources are available to children indoors and outdoors.  The childminder recognises and celebrates children's work and achievements by displaying their work in the playhouse.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to encourage children's independence and to share their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have effective procedures to regularly take account of the views of 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

 improve opportunities for parents to regularly share their views and offer ideas to help shape future improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the purpose-built playhouse.  The inspector observed snack and lunchtime routines in the kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at risk assessment documentation, children's learning journeys, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a range of policies and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how children learn. She uses this knowledge to plan activities that suit the needs and abilities of all children. As a result, all children progress well and develop skills to prepare them well for moving on in their education. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and uses these assessments to plan for their continued learning. The childminder shares information about children's learning and development very effectively with their parents. However, parents do not receive many opportunities to formally provide comments and feedback on the childminder's practice. There is a wide variety of resources available to children, which are interesting and motivate them to learn. There is a purpose-built playhouse for children to play and access resources. The playhouse is a colourful and stimulating environment in which the childminder displays children's work, posters and images. She uses these

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who attend. This is good

displays effectively to encourage children's awareness of numbers, letters and the natural environment.

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good

Children are happy, content and form good, secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder develops children's self-esteem and confidence through constant praise and positive reinforcement. She takes account of the wishes of parents to implement particular eating strategies for their children. The childminder takes the children on regular outings and uses these opportunities to discuss and reinforce issues such as road safety. The childminder has effective procedures to ensure the well-being of all children in her care. Children are aware of the childminder's house rules and positive behaviour is consistently encouraged. The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend, which enable her to provide continuity of care and learning.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and has suitable policies and procedures to meet these requirements. The childminder provides activities that encourage independence and that are interesting and challenging. She monitors to ensure that all children are making progress through detailed and evaluative observations of their learning and achievements. The childminder has a strong awareness of safeguarding procedures and understands the process of referring a child protection concern if necessary. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other professionals, such as reception class teachers, to meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423198 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 838809 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. 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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