Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 31 May 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 regularly reflects upon her practice and the service she provides. She has successfully met the recommendations from her last inspection. The childminder has a positive attitude to continually make improvements to her setting.  The childminder has recently gained a level 3 qualification in childcare and attends training courses; this has a positive impact on teaching and children's learning.  The childminder knows each child extremely well; she follows their routines and care needs effectively. As a result, children are very happy, confident and thrive in this welcoming environment.  Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities and resources which provide suitable challenges and result in children's eagerness to learn through play.  Children behave well and are learning how to respect and be kind to one another. They learn about other people through taking part in outings into the local community and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the correct pronunciation to the words they use, to extend further their vocabulary and communication skills.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to promote children's understanding of the reasons for eating healthily and making healthy choices.

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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

 enhance the already good teaching methods used, through consistently providing children with the correct pronunciation of words during conversations  enhance children's understanding of the reason for eating nutritious food and how to make healthy choices, to increase their awareness of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector made a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, children's records and evidence of suitability.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn which enables her to plan effectively for children's individual needs. Children listen to the childminder, share resources and have high levels of self-esteem. As a result, children are confident, motivated to learn and develop the skills they need to start school. The childminder provides effective commentary during activities and daily routines. She provides suitable challenges and children are becoming confident communicators. Young children blend shaving foam and paint together, making swirls with their fingers and paint brushes; this helps to promote their early writing skills. The childminder works closely with parents and has effective systems in place to involve them fully in their children's learning. She tracks and assesses children's progress effectively. This enables her to clearly plan for children's next steps in learning and swiftly close any

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who attend. This is good

gaps that she identifies. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning.

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good

Children settle quickly because they enjoy spending time with the childminder who is extremely warm, caring and kind. She supports children's emotional and physical well- being effectively because she works closely with parents, right from the start. The childminder follows children's routines, and medical and dietary requirements very well. Children benefit from the healthy snacks and meals she provides and independently help themselves to drinks of water whenever they wish. However, she misses opportunities to discuss the benefits of healthy eating with them. Children enjoy playing in the fresh air each day and develop good physical skills. Children are learning how to manage risks. The childminder encourages them to position play equipment away from any hazards so that they learn how to negotiate space safely.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. All required documentation is in place and underpins the effective running of this childcare setting. She ensures that children remain safe through effectively risk assessing her home and garden. The childminder recognises signs and symptoms that would cause her concern in regard to child protection issues. She has a detailed safeguarding policy which she shares with parents so that they are also aware of the procedures she must follow. The childminder forms effective partnerships with other settings that children also attend. This has a positive impact of continuity of children's care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418822 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 832532 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Woking, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates 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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