Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 2 February 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 develops good partnerships with parents. She regularly updates them on their children's progress and shares ideas to help them support their children's learning at home.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identity her strengths and weaknesses. She seeks the views of her assistants, parents and children to target areas for improvement.  The childminder helps children to learn good social skills and play well together. Children learn to share and include each other in games.  The childminder and her assistants encourage children's ideas and communication skills very well. For example, they skilfully ask thoughtful questions to help children think and respond. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always develop the interests of children who enjoy outdoor experiences, to consistently promote their learning.  The childminder does not fully promote opportunities for children to gain an awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others in the community and wider society.

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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 learning opportunities for children who enjoy outdoor play, to further enhance their enjoyment and learning experiences  increase children's knowledge of society, and the similarities and differences between people, to strengthen their awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning, and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector spoke to children and parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her assistants. She evaluates their practice and identifies areas to improve children's outcomes. For example, they recently rearranged the playroom to encourage younger children's independence. The childminder continually develops and improves her knowledge and teaching skills, including through training. She provides her assistants with effective support and guidance to develop their skills and knowledge. Good risk assessments are in place and the childminder uses these well to remove or reduce possible hazards to children's well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. They are very aware of the appropriate procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good awareness of each child's developmental stage. She regularly observes children's play, assesses their progress and plans for the next stages in their learning. The childminder monitors their development closely and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning, to provide extra support where this is needed. She plans activities in all areas of learning, to encourage children's good progress. Children explore different textures and materials around them. The childminder and her assistant spend time playing alongside children and extend children's learning well. Children are motivated well to learn. The childminder and her assistant successfully promote children's learning and achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form positive relationships with the childminder and settle quickly into her care. They feel safe and secure. Children learn to be polite, respectful and tolerant of each other. The childminder is kind and caring, and promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. Children learn good hygiene practices and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise to promote their physical well-being. They develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they take part in regular evacuation drills and discussions about road safety when they go on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident in their abilities and have good communication, language and physical skills. Children develop the key skills needed to prepare them well for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431162 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 823665 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Warlingham, Surrey. The childminder has Early Years Teacher Status. She cares for children between 7.30am and 6pm each weekday, all year round. She works with two assistants.

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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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