Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 28 March 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 works effectively in partnership with parents and other early years provisions that children attend to support their individual development.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's learning to help them progress to expected levels of development. Therefore, they develop the skills they need for their future learning and are well prepared for starting school.  The childminder provides children with a good range of resources and activities that successfully motivates them during their play, and provides them with challenge.  Children develop good independence and self confidence during their play because the childminder encourages them to choose what they want to do.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of different cultural beliefs and faiths.

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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

 provide a wider range of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of different cultural beliefs and faiths.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments within documentation.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress and reach expected levels in most areas of their development. The childminder plans activities that successfully promote children's understanding of numbers. For example, children count with enthusiasm as they use their fingers to paint spots on pictures of ladybirds. They develop their pre-writing skills while making marks using paint and brushes, chalk, and in trays of dried lentils. The childminder regularly rotates a wide range of accessible books and children often ask her to read favourite stories. They develop their vocabulary as they remember and use familiar words and phrases. For example, in relation to a story about a hunting a bear and books about babies. Children concentrate well as they look at the books independently. They enjoy collecting eggs from the childminder's chicken run, which they then use during cooking activities. Children use their imagination as they play with dolls and pushchairs, draw

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who attend. This is good

pictures of 'fish and crocodiles', and use modelling dough.

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good

Children form close relationships with the childminder, and are happy and at ease in her care. She reassures them when there are changes to their usual routine, which successfully helps them to feel secure. Children are generally well behaved, and develop good social skills through regular outings to toddler groups. The childminder introduces resources that successfully promote children's ability to play together cooperatively. For example, children use foam tubes together to create large constructions. The childminder successfully promotes children's physical well-being. Children energetically jump, run and negotiate space during outings to soft play facilities and the park.

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provision is good

Children's welfare is fully safeguarded. The childminder has recently attended training that has enhanced her understanding of child protection procedures. She fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Self-evaluation is good. The childminder often shares ideas for good practice with other childminders. For example, since the last inspection, she has obtained climbing equipment which children use confidently in her garden. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to identify that they are happy with the care of their children. She uses her good knowledge of children's individual needs to monitor their progress and provide them with extra support when needed. The childminder establishes effective communication with parents and pre- schools to identify and meet children's individual needs. Consequently, early intervention is successfully sought for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294453 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 847351 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. She provides care for children from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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