McGee, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 5 October 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 uses her good knowledge of children's individual needs to provide a wide range of activities that successfully move them on in their learning. As a result, children reach expected levels of development.  The childminder establishes good ongoing communication with parents that enables her to respond to any changes in children's well-being, and helps her continually meet their individual needs.  The childminder takes children on a wide variety of outings and uses these activities to successfully develop their understanding of the world and extend their social skills.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to make continuous improvements to her practice and provision. This improves outcomes for children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides children with creative activities that adults lead and direct. However, she does not always give children opportunities to experiment for themselves with art and craft resources so that they can independently discover new ways to do things, rather than having their creativity led by adults.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to use art and craft resources independently, so they discover new ways to do things and experiment with them for themselves.

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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

Children are keen to learn because the childminder confidently supports and guides them during their play. The childminder often provides children with their favourite resources, such as bags and shoes, which they use to play imaginatively. Children laugh with pleasure when they sit together in an empty paddling pool and throw different sized balls to each other. They enjoy playing in a garden water tray, and develop control of their movements as they fill and empty containers. Children are well prepared for their future learning and starting school. For example, older children quickly learn how to write their name because the childminder shows them how to form the letters. The childminder talks with children throughout the day and embraces their attempts to communicate. Consequently, babies babble and are starting to copy words and other children confidently engage in conversation.

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good

The childminder effectively meets children's individual emotional needs. Consequently, they develop good self-confidence and are motivated in their play. The childminder takes children on outings to buy plants from a local facility, this helps extend children's learning in a practical way, especially those with additional needs. As a result, children are beginning to develop a positive awareness of differences in society. Children move smoothly between the childminders care and pre-schools they attend, and they are happy and settled. The childminder provides them with a familiar routine which means they know what to expect during the day. She sets clear boundaries for the behaviour she expects, which she consistently implements. Consequently, children are well behaved, cooperative and enjoy being together. Children develop good self-help skills and independence because the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves.

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provision is good

Children's welfare is fully safeguarded because the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures. She fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder regularly seeks information from childcare organisations and the internet to implement new policies and procedures in her setting. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been met. The childminder carefully observes, assesses and monitors children's progress, which she shares with pre-schools that children attend. Consequently, children are provided with good continuity in their care and learning. Parents' written comments show that they are happy with the childminders care of their children. For example, they write 'our child took to the childminder immediately and has gained confidence'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120727 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 836086 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 5 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Farnham, Surrey. She provides care for children from Monday to Friday, 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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