Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 14 December 2010

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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 regularly observes and assesses children's development, which enables her to plan challenging next steps in their learning. Consequently, all children are making good progress in preparation for their future learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's needs and interests and provides purposeful extension during activities to help them develop.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice and the provision for children. She seeks the views of parents and children and introduces new activities based on their feedback.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and provides them with a range of information about her setting. She informs them of their children's progress and future learning goals through regular conversations and sharing information.  The childminder works in partnership with additional settings and key persons, which provides a consistent approach to learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer opportunities for children to explore resources for making marks and early writing in order to support their literacy development.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the activities on offer to children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector viewed children's developmental records and sampled the childminder's written documentation.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good quality interactions, which motivates children to engage in learning. She provides a range of resources for all children, which they independently explore. The childminder takes children's lead and focuses on their interests to influence the activities she provides. For example, when older children explore shells the childminder develops their knowledge by encouraging them to look at books about creatures that live under the sea. She challenges children to count different creatures, which develops number language. Children explore sand mixture and the childminder encourages them to mould it into shapes. Babies enjoy feeling the mixture and press their fingers into it. Older children make shell shapes, leading to discussion about visits to the beach. Children enjoy daily walks to school and visit local parks. The childminder has undertaken training on outdoor learning activities and provides children with opportunities

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who attend. This is good

to visit local woodlands and explore their natural environment.

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good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's routines and makes provision to meet their needs. Children are happy and demonstrate confidence when exploring. They have secure relationships with the childminder and seek her out for support if needed. Older children understand hygiene procedures and act as positive role models to support younger children's knowledge and understanding of routine. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals and uses these times to promote self-help skills. The childminder promote babies' physical development by supporting them to walk. She gently guides babies as they take steps and praises them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder praises children for helping to tidy and being kind to their friends, which reinforces positive behaviour.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of procedures up-to-date by attending refresher courses and subscribing to online updates. Consequently, she has a confident knowledge of how to keep children safe. The childminder carries out regular fire drills. This develops children's knowledge of how to keep themselves safe in an emergency. The childminder has attended a range of courses to further develop her knowledge and understanding of good practice. For example, she has attended training on support children speech, language and communication. This has a positive impact on her practice as she provides children with an environment that is rich in language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410395 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 831839 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cranleigh, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday during term time.

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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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