Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2015 8 January 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 childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She makes good use of her knowledge about how children learn to plan activities that promote their individual learning.  The childminder ensures children's safety is a high priority. Effective safeguarding and risk assessment procedures mean that any potential risks to children are minimised. As a result, the childminder safeguards children's welfare and well-being.  The childminder offers children lots of praise and support for their achievements. This promotes children's self-esteem. As a result, children develop friendships and play cooperatively together. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.  The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information on children's progress and achievements. As a result, she consistently meets children's care and learning needs.  Resources are stored in low-level storage boxes and this enables children to choose

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This provision is good

resources for themselves and make their own choices about their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities available to children to promote their understanding of diversity, and similarities and differences in themselves and others.  The childminder does not always challenge children to think and develop ideas for themselves during their play.

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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 the experiences provided to promote children's understanding of similarities and differences in themselves and others  strengthen children's learning even further by challenging children to think and develop ideas for themselves.

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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 knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a variety of learning experiences that reflect children's individual interests and learning needs. Furthermore, she gathers a wealth of information from parents when children start, including information about their child's development. This enables the childminder to plan accurate next steps in children's learning, right from when children start. As a result, they make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder engages in children's play, and constantly talks to the children to encourage their language and communication skills. Children enjoy planned craft activities. The childminder uses this opportunity to teach children about letters and their sounds. In addition, she incorporates counting and colour recognition to support children's mathematical development.

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good

Children form strong attachments with the attentive childminder. As a result, they are happy, settled and feel secure in her care. This promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder promotes children's independence well. The childminder helps to raise children's awareness of how to stay safe. For example, the childminder talks about the importance of safety throughout daily routines and activities. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors. The garden has a range of equipment, including a planting area, for children to use to develop their physical skills. Furthermore, children socialise with other children at local parks, which helps to promote their confidence and social skills. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She encourages good hygiene practices and children enjoy a well-balanced diet.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare, or an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder is committed to enhancing her professional development. She uses the knowledge acquired from training to support children's learning. For example, following recent training, the childminder has developed good systems for observing, assessing and checking children's progress. This means that she is able to swiftly identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice, and seeks the views of children and parents to develop her provision further. This improves outcomes for children. The childminder works well with other settings children attend, exchanging relevant information with them to support continuity in their learning. This also helps support their move on to school. Parents

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provision is good

written comments demonstrate that they feel very informed about their child's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120431 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 836081 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 8 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. She lives the village of West End, in Surrey. The provision operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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