Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well- planned learning experiences to help children make good progress.  The childminder carefully assesses and monitors children's progress to ensure she identifies and promptly addresses any gaps in their learning.  The childminder is a positive role model. She offers encouragement to support children's self-confidence. Children share warm supportive relationships with her. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. The childminder teaches children to respect others and behave well.  Children make independent choices about their play. The childminder plays alongside them, following their ideas. Her positive interaction helps to promote children's language development.  There are strong relationships with parents. The childminder and parents regularly share information between the home and the setting. Therefore, the children benefit

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This provision is good

from consistency in their learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnership working with other settings that children attend is not fully embedded.  The childminder has not sought opportunities for her professional development for some time to help her provide more highly effective teaching and learning opportunities and to maintain and enhance her good quality provision.

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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 the partnerships with other settings that children attend to enable them to benefit from a more shared approach to their care and learning  update professional development to help maintain and improve the current good practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the setting and during outdoor play.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults within the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She reflects on her practice to continually improve outcomes for children and their families. Children benefit from her broad selection of exciting resources. The childminder uses these successfully to spark children's interests and curiosity in new subjects. Children quickly join in with activities and relish new opportunities to discover and investigate. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child, and she is fully aware of her duty to protect the children in her care. The childminder shares information with parents very well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has competent teaching skills. She knows how to support children's learning. Her questioning skills help children to think more deeply about their learning. The childminder uses parents' knowledge of what children can already do in order to help plan initial activities that are meaningful and that children enjoy. Children are enthusiastic and curious. The childminder plans activities that capture their individual interests well and they are motivated to learn. Children use their imagination as they role play. The childminder uses number names and introduces counting into play. This helps to support children's mathematical development. Children talk about their home lives and people familiar to them. This helps to promote their language and recall skills. Children also learn about people beyond their personal experiences. This contributes to their understanding of diversity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled. They have strong bonds with the childminder, and are secure and confident. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. They behave well and understand boundaries. The childminder promotes sharing and taking turns to encourage good social skills and respect for others. The childminder promotes their independence well. She encourages the children to be actively involved in assessing risks in the environment where they play. For example, children wipe away rain water before their use the slide during outdoor play. Daily outdoor exercise and healthy eating contribute towards promoting good health. Children enjoy a range of regular outings and attend local groups. This helps to foster their social skills and extend their experiences in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress as the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Children are acquiring the necessary skills to support their future learning and help them to be ready for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448876 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 917049 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round. Her normal operational hours are from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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