Norona-Drew, Michelle Lin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2016 6 March 2012

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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 plans interesting activities. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She engages with parents about their children's learning and encourages them to contribute information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder has good relationships with other early years providers that work with the children. This consistent approach effectively promotes children's development and helps prepare them for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a calm and caring manner. She promotes their emotional well- being effectively. Children are confident and show a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments within her home and for outings to provide a safe play environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of everyday play to extend children's early reading skills.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to learn about each other's cultures and backgrounds.

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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 opportunities for children to see and use the written word in their play activities, to further promote their early reading skills  promote a wider range of experiences to show children that their different cultures and backgrounds are valued highly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her provision well to identify areas for improvement. She has successfully addressed all recommendations from the last inspection. For example, children have daily opportunities to explore, investigate and take part in learning experiences outdoors in the garden. The childminder attends training and networks with other childminders to share good practice ideas and enhance her knowledge and skills. She actively applies her learning in practice to help raise the quality of care and learning for children. The childminder and co-childminder closely monitor children's development, to ensure children make good progress. Parents provide positive comments regarding the quality of care and support their children receive at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident to extend their own play. They learn to write their names and actively count beyond 10, demonstrating their good awareness of numbers and counting. Children behave well. For example, they patiently await their turn when playing games with other children. Children develop their muscles through their everyday play. For instance, at inspection, they thoroughly enjoyed exploring the feel of soil as they enthusiastically filled their pots and planted bulbs in the garden. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. For example, she encourages children to reflect on their own experiences at home and encourages children's thinking skills during her interactions with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures settling-in procedures are tailored to each child. She uses her good knowledge of children to help ensure she is responsive to their individual needs. Children approach the childminder confidently and demonstrate good attachments. The childminder promotes a healthy well-being. For instance, she works with parents to provide a healthy and well-balanced diet. She talks with children about good food choices, for example, to promote their understanding of keeping healthy. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn when and where it is safe to cross the road, when walking in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a positive attitude to their learning. They are confident and develop the key skills needed for their future learning, such as starting school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425647 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 823186 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ashford, Surrey. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder works with her daughter who is also a registered childminder.

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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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