Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 16 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

 Children are very confident and have high levels of self-esteem because the childminder makes them feel safe and secure. She gives children time to explore their own ideas and enjoy their play. As a result, they are self-motivated to learn.  The childminder successfully reflects on her own practice, which enables her to monitor the quality of her provision. It also helps to ensure children are accessing and making good progress in all areas of learning.  Children behave very well because the childminder is a good role model and they know the boundaries and the behaviour that the childminder expects of them.  Children's safety is a priority in the setting. The childminder regularly completes risk assessments in order to minimise potential hazards. She attends regular safeguarding training and knows who she must contact if she has a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder involves parents in their child's learning. This is through daily

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This provision is good

exchanges of information, sharing development records and through close consultation when completing progress assessments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to teach children to use mathematical language, such as talking about how full they fill plastic bottles with lentils, to further support their understanding of volume.  The childminder does not always reinforce the importance of good hygiene practices with children to contribute to their learning about how to keep themselves healthy.

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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 opportunities for children to improve their mathematical skills, for example, by using words, such as 'empty', 'full', 'more' or 'less', to support their developing understanding of volume  consistently promote children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene during spontaneous opportunities and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, children's records and evidence of suitability.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder plans a wide variety of activities, which cover all areas of learning. She clearly identifies children's next steps and plans fun activities to help them move on in their development. As a result, children make good progress and learn the skills to help them move confidently on to school. Through skilful interactions, the childminder develops children's thinking skills. For example, she helps young children to think how to build a vehicle track by experimenting with different sizes and shapes of track. The childminder praises them for their good ideas, which develops children's confidence. The childminder then develops children's learning further by using the activity to reinforce road safety. For example, by using role play with the help of play figures so children learn how to keep themselves safe. Children learn about sizes, shapes and numbers during their play.

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good

Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors because the childminder has created a stimulating environment. Children delight in watering the plants and painting the fence with water. Overall, the childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and ensures children exercise daily. However, the childminder does not always reinforce the importance of good hygiene. For example, she does not wash her hands after helping to wipe a child's nose. The childminder teaches children about living objects as they plant flowers and study the wild birds that visit the garden. This gives children a sense of responsibility and teaches them about the natural world. The childminder has created strong relationships with children and their families, following their wishes when caring for children. The childminder learns about children's individual needs during the settling-in process and keeps up to date with any changes through daily conversations with parents. As a result,

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended training, which helps her understand how children use all their senses to learn. She has a good range of policies and procedures, which underpins her good practice. The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents and other early years settings the children attend. This promotes continuity of care and learning very well. Resources are good quality and easily accessible. This means that children develop the ability to make choices in their play and are becoming independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410831 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 831878 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Brookwood, near Woking, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates 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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