Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 12 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 closely links planning to children's interests so they enjoy and learn from their activities.  The childminder tracks and records children's progress well so she can share it with their parents. This enables them to be involved in their children's learning and support them at home.  The childminder provides nutritious, home-cooked food so children eat a very healthy diet.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She responds promptly to feedback and seeks support to make key improvements so children are well cared for.  The childminder is calm and sets a good example to children for behaving well.  The childminder prepares children well for future changes, such as starting school or moving on to another setting, so promotes their emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 As children begin to speak more, the childminder does not always repeat what they say to show them how to pronounce and use words correctly.

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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

 strengthen children's language development during play and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation including risk assessments, children's records and planning.  The inspector took account of parents' views from written testimonials.

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who attend. This is good

Children generally develop their vocabulary and communication skills well because the childminder talks to them, questioning and describing what they are doing. When they bathed the doll the childminder said, 'It's a big towel,' and asked, 'Where has your hand gone?' when the soap bubbles covered it. This skilfully enhances other learning, such as mathematics and helps children begin to solve problems. The childminder plans this type of activity based on children's interests and their level of ability so they make consistently good progress in their learning. For example, by bathing dolls, they named the body parts and compared them to their own. The childminder cleverly extended the learning by hiding pictures of the body parts in pasta for children to find. The childminder includes the children's parents in their learning from the start, when they share details of their children's routines and preferences. She regularly shares the records she keeps of

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who attend. This is good

children's progress and planning so parents can continue and complement the learning at home.

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good

The childminder takes children outside every day so they benefit from fresh air and exercise. They go to local parks and gardens where children can run up and down hills and talk about how good the exercise makes them feel. The childminder makes sure children are safe on outings, dressing them in brightly coloured t-shirts bearing her details so she can easily see them. She teaches them about road safety and the importance of staying together to look after each other. Children are relaxed and confident in the childminder's home. She helps them settle well by getting to know and trust her. Children behave well with the childminder. She encourages their increasing levels of independence, such as putting on their own coats and shoes.

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provision is good

As a graduate in early years practice, the childminder is qualified to meet children's learning, development and care needs very well. She continues to refresh and improve her knowledge through further training and links with other early years professionals. The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection. She helps children to follow good hygiene procedures and to develop their independence during mealtimes. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare and how to report any concerns she may have. She works in close partnership with parents and shares useful information about the children every day so they can complement and support children's learning well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420217 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1007396 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey. She operates from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder's home is situated on the first floor and accessed via an indoor flight of stairs. The childminder collects children from the local school.

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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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