Roberts, Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 19 October 2009

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities that are adapted to children's individual learning needs. As a result, children are motivated and engaged in their learning.  The childminder builds good relationships and close bonds with children. Consequently, children are happy and settled, and are eager to involve her in their play.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training. As a result, she is confident about the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. This is because the childminder provides freshly cooked meals and snacks, and ensures children have daily opportunities to be physically active at her home and in the local community.  Children behave well in the childminder's care. They learn to share and take turns, and help each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with parents are effective overall. However, the childminder recognises that she can make partnerships more successful by increasing the depth of information she shares with parents to help them further extend their children's learning at home.  On occasion, the childminder does not always give children sufficient time to respond to the questions she asks to encourage them to think for themselves.

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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

 review how information is shared with parents to provide precise detail about the ongoing progress their children make and to maximise continuity in children's learning and development  build on the already good partnership with parents to extend the range of information about their children's interests and achievements  strengthen the already good questioning skills to ensure that children are consistently given the time to think and respond.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's engagement in activities and their development and progress.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a variety of learning experiences with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning journals, records and written policies.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She carries out regular observations of children to identify their interests, learning styles and next steps in their development. The childminder actively participates with children as they take part in their play. As a result, children are motivated and thoroughly enjoy their activities. The children explore the sand using a range of tools, such as funnels and scoops. The childminder effectively extends children learning by adding additional resources, such as ice, to encourage children to investigate changing textures. Children thoroughly enjoy this activity and learn to make predications, such as whose ice will melt the fastest. The childminder positively encourages children's literacy skills. Children are curious about the insects in the garden and successfully find information on the foods that dragonflies eat. This extends their learning.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills as they access a variety of equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder helps children to understand about keeping themselves safe. For example, children develop an understanding of personal risk as they climb on the outdoor apparatus and learn how to cross the road safely. The childminder supports children's growing independence, for example, they put on their own shoes and access their own drinks. Regular routines, such as hand washing before snacks, provide children with good opportunities to learn about healthy practices to support their physical well-being. Children benefit from weekly visits to local community groups. This promotes their social skills and prepares them well for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She carries out risk assessments to help her to minimise any risks to children. The childminder keeps her necessary qualifications, such as first-aid training, up to date. This means she has the knowledge and skills to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or an emergency. The childminder seeks to improve her current knowledge and skills. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and she attends local authority meetings. This approach ensures her practice is good. For example, the childminder has devised robust assessment procedures. She monitors children's progress effectively to identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with other early years settings children attend. This promotes continuity in children's learning and helps to ensure that children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121215 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 836094 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Ash, Hampshire. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, 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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