Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 26 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets these well. She has met the recommendations of the last inspection in full.  The childminder has a strong understanding of the needs of children who also attend school and full-time nursery. She provides an exceptionally welcoming and well- resourced play environment in a purpose-built, self-contained cabin.  Children have exceptionally strong emotional attachments to the childminder and each other. They are extremely polite and well-behaved. Children all say they 'love coming here' and 'never get bored'.  Children engage in a great deal of outdoor play and physical activity, which supports their good health very well. For example, the childminder teaches children to play a range of racket sports. Children have great fun using the bouncy castle, following DVD

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This provision is good

workouts and climbing trees in the woods.  The childminder has well-established partnerships with parents and the nursery settings children attend during the day. She shares a good deal of information with them about children's progress and developing needs so that children receive consistent support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to build on children's interest in nature.  The childminder misses some opportunities to build on children's strong sense of belonging. She does not involve them fully in helping to plan and organise routines and activities. They have some great ideas for improving the range of activities but the childminder has not established a clear process for them to contribute their ideas.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about different aspects of living things and the natural world  build on children's existing strong sense of belonging by allowing them to take more responsibility for the organisation and planning of activities and routines, and to contribute to improvement plans.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including the impact of her teaching methods and care practices on children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation relating to safeguarding, children's well-being and the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She is extremely dedicated to providing good quality care for young children before and after school and during the holidays. The childminder pays meticulous attention to ensuring the premises are safe and secure. She seeks ideas from the internet for supporting children's progress, for instance in early reading and mathematics. Overall, the childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to identify and target priorities for improvement. For example, she plans to complete training to strengthen her understanding of the new safeguarding requirements and playwork practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She works closely with children's nursery settings in assessing, tracking and planning for children's progress. Children thoroughly enjoy the varied range of activities available. The childminder provides children with a wide range of play and learning resources, all of which are easily accessible so that children can make their own play choices. For example, they set up role play, put on performances and enjoy searching for worms and snails outdoors. The childminder encourages younger children's early reading and mathematical skills well. For example, she provides books and audio devices and plays games with them, such as bingo. She takes children to interesting places, such as a motor museum and airfield, which help to broaden their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, children have a strong sense of belonging to what they describe as 'the club'. They are very sociable and confidently talk about their feelings. There is a family atmosphere which children enjoy. The childminder explains behavioural rules clearly and children respect these. Older children are very kind, considerate and inclusive of younger children. All children enjoy celebrating culturally diverse and British traditions which help them learn to respect differences. Children have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they know how to behave safely on outings and what to do in the event of a fire. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they eat a varied and nutritious menu. They have hearty appetites.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and are therefore well- prepared for starting school. They form firm friendships with older children who help them to feel confident about the move to school. Children gain personal independence in this nurturing environment. They develop good negotiation skills as they decide on group games together. They practise key early reading, writing and mathematical skills through games, such as playing school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375121 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1024590 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Weybridge, Surrey. The childminder works Monday to Friday throughout the year, before and after school, and during the holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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