Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 16 July 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 lovely relationship with the children in her care. They are happy and confident in her home and have a good sense of belonging.  The childminder has a very good understanding of the children's development and uses good teaching methods to help them make good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder spends time reflecting on the success of the way she works and attends regular training. As a result, she has improved the way she assesses children's development.  The childminder has made strong relationships with the parents which ensures children are well supported in their routines and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She is aware of the process to follow if she is worried about a child or an allegation was to be made against her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of toys and daily activities to develop children's understanding of shape and space to further their mathematical skills. The childminder chooses which of the children's toys and equipment to put out. However, she does not always ensure children have regular access to toys that promote their understanding of technology.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to learn about shape and space in the environment and during routines  ensure children have access to toys that promote their understanding of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and resources to support their learning and development. She ensures they are in easy reach for the children so that they can be independent and make choices. For example, young children develop their imaginations as they play at being at home with a toy kitchen. The childminder talks to the children about what they are doing and introduces new words to them. She repeats words back that children say. As a result, children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder introduces basic counting to young children, for example, counting to three as they slide dolls down a slide. The childminder is attentive to individual children's needs. She supports their routines and provides comforters at times when they need them. Children are supported well for their move on to nursery or school. The childminder creates a more focused routine for them

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who attend. This is good

with things they will do in the setting, such as quiet, focused activity time.

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good

The childminder uses sensitive settling-in arrangements to suit each child and their family to help them settle. Regular communication provides reassurance for parents and children settle quickly. The childminder praises children constantly for their achievements, and they seek her out to share their experiences. As a result, children are confident and their self- esteem develops well with the childminder. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activity both in the garden and on outings to local parks. The childminder ensures children are safe when out and teaches them how to be safe near roads. Children benefit from spending time at local playgroups that help to build their social skills and confidence. The childminder regularly assesses the risks in the environment to provide children with a very safe place to play and explore. Identified risks are dealt with promptly.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She regularly reviews the children's progress in their learning and shares this with their parents. Her systems for evaluating what is working and what needs improving are developing well. The childminder is committed to providing good-quality provision for children and their parents. She gains regular feedback from parents and uses this to implement any changes to her work. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures that she effectively implements to support her good practice. She shares these with parents to provide them with more information about the service and to promote their understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn and develop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387398 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 838281 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 16 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Staines, in the London Borough of Surrey. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday. At times, the childminder works with another registered childminder on her premises.

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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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