Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 6 November 2008

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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 has lovely relationships with the children. They are happy, settled and confident in her care.  The childminder has extended her knowledge of safeguarding. She has information available to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder provides a good selection of toys and activities for the children to help promote their learning. They make good progress in their development.  The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for the children she looks after. They spend lots of time outside and eat healthy snacks.  The childminder provides parents' chats with parents about how their children have been each day. For example, she provides information about how they have eaten, slept and activities they have enjoyed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children opportunities to express themselves freely during creative activities.  The childminder does not fully include parents and children in the evaluation of her practice. As a result, she does not always take into account parents' and children's views and misses opportunities for them to contribute by making suggestions for improvement.

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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 express themselves freely in creative activities  strengthen the involvement of parents and children in the self-evaluation of the service to establish their views about what is working well and what is not, and take these into account when making improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides activities that excite children and extend their learning. She supports children well so they gain the skills they will require when they move on to nursery or school. The childminder teaches them essential skills like dressing themselves and writing their names. She introduces children to letter names and their sounds to promote older children's early literacy skills. Children are excited to make their own passports by writing letters and digits, which reinforces their understanding of initial sounds in words and number recognition. The childminder uses the daily routine to encourage mathematical language. She encourages children to count and talk about the colour of objects they see and find in the environment.

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good

The childminder understands the individual needs of the children. She supports children's well-being, giving caring support through cuddles and affection. The childminder has flexible settling-in sessions to meet the needs of the parents and children. She keeps in regular contact with parents to reassure them when they first leave their children. The childminder frequently praises children for their achievements. This develops children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder's garden provides children with the opportunity to engage in physical activity. She resources it well to promote skills for the varying needs of the different aged children. Children benefit from attending local playgroups and outings, which means they build friendships with other children. The childminder is a good role model for children and has basic house rules, which children are learning to respect. As a result, children behave well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements to keep children safe. The childminder's home is a safe environment. She assesses risk and deals with these promptly to remove any hazards. The childminder keeps up-to-date with training. For example, she has attended a course to support children's speech and language development; she now provides more activities to help children make good progress in this area. The childminder's good knowledge of child development helps her to monitor and highlight children's achievements. She works closely with parents to identify any gaps in children's learning and agrees any necessary steps to address these. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331999 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 828186 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Ashford, Middlesex. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm but is flexible to meet parents' needs.

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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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