Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2015 4 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 constantly reflects on her practice, identifying strengths and weaknesses to make improvements. She includes suggestions and feedback from parents and children in this process.  The childminder makes observations of children, assesses their development and tracks their progress to ensure they make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder, who is warm and attentive. During activities, the childminder encourages children to develop their confidence and personal well-being. For example, she supports children to make choices and praises them when they have done something well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to complete the small tasks she sets for them, such as tidying up their toys.  On occasion, children do not have enough time to think about what the childminder is saying to further develop their thinking skills and language.

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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

 strengthen children's self-esteem further by helping them to enjoy the responsibility of completing the small tasks set for them  extend opportunities for young children to think and develop their speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children playing inside and outdoors.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends training to provide children with enriched experiences. For example, she recently attended training on providing an enabling environment, which has helped her to extend her outdoor activities and provide additional learning opportunities for children. The childminder has open communication links with parents, other settings that children attend and external agencies. She shares information, implementing strategies and targets set by others to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs, are fully supported. Overall, parents are happy with the childminder's provision; they feel the childminder communicates well and provides flexible childcare for their children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She keeps up to date with current guidance and legislation to review her policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of resources for children to learn through play. She plans her activities using the interests of each child, catering the activity to their needs and stage of development to challenge them. For example, the childminder sang a song about 'five little men in a flying saucer'. She then used saucepans and magnetic men along with various media, such as sponges, cotton wool and ribbon, so children could pretend to be the little men from the song. This helped promote children's physical, creative, communication, literacy and mathematical skills, and they gained a simple understanding of how magnets stick to metal. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, she gives them access to a wide variety of self-chosen activities. The childminder takes children on a variety of outings, many of which are outdoor experiences, to promote their social and physical skills, and understanding of the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

wider world. For example, children attend playgroups and visit the goats and horses on nearby farmland.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure her home and the outings she takes children on are safe for them. Children learn to manage risk through activities, such as climbing on logs in the park. The childminder encourages children to express themselves. Children learn to respect each other's differences and similarities. For example, the childminder celebrates the cultural traditions of all children in her setting. The childminder approaches children in a positive way, encouraging them to behave well and leading by example. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being well. For example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks, and encourages children to participate in active play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with additional needs, are prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting school. They make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident learners, and happy and secure in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391557 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 838331 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hersham, Surrey. The childminder's service is open from 7.20am to 6.30pm, from Monday to Friday for 48 weeks a 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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