Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 8 June 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

 Children are very happy in the childminder's care and she promotes their positive well- being. They have a strong bond with the childminder and show they feel safe and secure with her. For example, they enjoy snuggling into her lap for their milk and settle themselves happily off to sleep in a cot.  The childminder safeguards children's welfare well. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She carries out daily risk assessments to minimise accidents effectively.  The childminder has a good understanding of child development and makes good use of observation to assess, track and plan so that children make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of the outdoors to promote children's good health and learning. For example, she teaches children about nature.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents to provide children with a

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This provision is good

consistent approach to their care and learning.  The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to identify her professional development needs and to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder talks to children while they play, she does not always build on their interests. Consequently, she misses some opportunities to extend their communication and language development.  The childminder does not always make the best use of the space and resources to promote children's curiosity and learning fully.

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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

 build on children's interests to extend their communication and language skills  review the organisation of the space and resources to fully promote children's curiosity and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her practice and discussed the impact of her teaching.  The inspector looked at children's progress records and sampled documentation relating to safeguarding, the children's health and well-being.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities that link with young children's specific interests. Toddlers concentrate for sustained periods as they transfer water from one container into another and water the flowers. The childminder encourages children's developing mathematics by repeating number names, which they copy. For example, as they climb the stairs for sleep time they develop an awareness of number names. The childminder shares books with children daily. Children enjoy these most when they can touch and feel the textures, such as feeling the curly tail of a pig. The childminder provides a good range of messy play activities and resources to encourage young children to develop the muscles in their hands. This helps them progress quickly to holding pencils to make marks on paper. Children enjoy daily trips to the park where they practise climbing, which contributes to their good physical well-being. They learn about their

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who attend. This is good

community by visiting places, such as the library and farm. Children make good progress and the childminder prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting pre-school.

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good

Children are cared for in a clean, safe and overall well-equipped environment. The childminder communicates closely with parents about their child's well-being and individual needs. She plans the day very well to ensure children sleep at times consistent with their home routines. Toddlers smile constantly, are exceptionally sociable and well behaved. They get along well with other children and adults. Children show good levels of independence. They climb the stairs safely and use spoons to feed themselves. The childminder promotes road safety consistently when out in the community. She teaches children how to behave around dogs and practises the fire evacuation with children so that they know how to keep themselves safe. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements, such as for watering the flowers, which raises their self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and meets these well. She has met the recommendations of the last inspection, refining her assessments of children to plan effectively for their progress. The childminder has achieved a level 3 qualification and attended a variety of training run by the local authority. She makes good use of what she learns to improve her practice. For example, she provides young children with activities that stimulate their senses. The childminder has a clear procedure in place for working in partnership with external agencies when the need arises. Parents are immensely pleased with the quality of care and range of activities the childminder provides for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301362 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 837698 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Fetcham, in Surrey. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years. She works Monday to Friday throughout 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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