Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 18 October 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 secure knowledge of how to keep children safe; she regularly checks her premises and removes any hazards, so children can safely explore.  The childminder uses a range of teaching techniques, activities and resources to help children make good progress in their development and learning.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder; they feel safe and secure in her care. She implements effective settling-in procedures to ensure children's emotional well-being is supported at all times.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents, keeping them fully informed about their children's learning and development.  The childminder works particularly well with her co-minders. Together, they demonstrate a clear vision to continuously improve and make changes to provide better experiences for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder effectively evaluates her provision. However, she does not fully incorporate parents' and children's views to contribute to areas for further development.  The childminder does not actively encourage children to talk confidently and freely about the people and events that make up their life experiences.

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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 the evaluation of practice to identify areas for improvement by involving parents and children in the process  help children talk more about the important people and special events in their lives to increase their confidence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children while they engaged in activities.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to children, safeguarding procedures and feedback from parents.  The inspector talked with the childminder and the children.  The inspector sampled parents' letters to gain their views about the childminding provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good procedures to keep children safe, such as what to do if she has concerns about a child. She uses well-written policies to support her practice, and implements rigorous procedures to minimise risks to children to keep them safe and secure. Children regularly practise evacuating the home, which helps them learn how to keep safe in an emergency. The childminder reflects on her provision with her co-childminder and identifies strengths and any areas for development. She has identified and attended a good range of training to benefit children. For example, she has improved how she teaches early reading and writing, which has strengthened children's development in early literacy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children in her care very well. The childminder provides a broad range of activities and engages children's curiosity through effective teaching. The childminder follows children's interests and makes the most of opportunities to build on their ideas to extend learning. She monitors children's development and is quick to identify any gaps in their progress and plan support to close these quickly. Children enjoy working out how things work when they explore and investigate the activities. The childminder helps children positively reflect on the diverse world and they learn to understand, respect and consider the views of others. Children have great fun as they play with small-world resources using their imagination as they make up games, taking an active role in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring and children show genuine affection for her. She praises children when they do well, which promotes their self-esteem. The childminder fosters children's growing awareness of healthy lifestyles, for example, during the daily routines and discussions. Children learn about the benefits of physical exercise as they play vigorous games outside and explore the nearby woods. The childminder encourages children's independence. They quickly learn to manage small tasks and develop a sense of responsibility, for example, when they tidy away toys when they have finished playing. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides children with clear and consistent boundaries, promotes good manners and encourages children to be kind to each other. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. They acquire good skills and attitudes to learning to support their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121458 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 825269 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Redhill, Surrey. She operates her service for most of the year. She works alongside her husband and daughter who are registered childminders.

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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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