Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 15 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 makes effective use of what she learns during training to provide children with a wide range of experiences that help them make good developmental progress.  Children are motivated, independent and confident during their play because the childminder fully embraces the choices they make and supports them well to achieve their aims.  The childminder talks with children throughout the day, which successfully develops their communication skills. Some children reach above expected levels in this area of their development.  The childminder provides children with a good range of activities and outings that develop their understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to explore numbers as they play to extend their mathematical skills.

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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

 make effective use of activities to further enhance children's emerging understanding of numbers.

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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

The childminder helps children to learn by joining in their play when appropriate. For example, she shows them how to use the pump on a toy fire engine to operate a water hose. Children quickly develop good control of their movements as they run around the childminder's garden and use wheeled toys. They squeal with excitement as they crawl through a tent and play in the tunnel. Children persist during their play because the childminder sets up resources she knows they enjoy using, such as water and a tea set, which inspire them to play imaginatively. The childminder responds to children's interest in books and often reads stories to them throughout the day. This successfully develops their pre-reading skills and prepares them for their future and starting school. The childminder takes children to farms, toddler groups, parks and trips into the local town on the bus. Children enjoy collecting dandelions from the childminder's garden to feed her pet

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good

Children are well behaved and form close bonds with the childminder and other children. They often laugh together during their play and are happy and settled. The childminder successfully promotes children's physical well-being and provides them with lots of opportunities to be active. For example, children run freely during outings in the woods and climb and jump on soft play resources during outings to a gym. They frequently play in the childminder's garden. The childminder explains to children about road safety and what they need to do when travelling on public transport. This helps them learn to keep themselves safe and extend their understanding of the world.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and has recently attended additional safeguarding training. This has strengthened her understanding of when to make a referral to protect children's welfare. The childminder fully understands and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She holds a Level 3 childcare qualification and uses her good knowledge of children's individual needs to monitor their progress. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been met. The childminder makes effective use of self-evaluation to make ongoing improvements to children's care and learning. Since the last inspection, she has made changes to the rooms in her home. This enables her to see and supervise the children well at all times, which successfully maintains their safety. The childminder works effectively in partnerships with other early years provisions that children attend to meet their individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121293 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 840376 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 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. She offers care to children from Monday to Friday for most of the year and holds a relevant qualification at Level 3.

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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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