Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 26 February 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 is very caring towards children and builds good relationships with them. She is attentive and interacts with them effectively to help build on their learning. Children develop skills for their future learning and make good progress.  The childminder takes children to local events and toddler groups in the community. Children learn about the local area, and develop positive social skills and make friends.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. Information is shared well so that children's individual needs are clearly understood.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with other early years settings. She regularly communicates with them to meet the children's development needs.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas of strength and development in her practice and provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider all possible ways to involve children's ideas and interests to help tailor their learning experiences even more precisely.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's experiences of different materials to further develop their understanding and curiosity.

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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

 involve children further in their learning to more precisely tailor future experiences for them  provide more opportunities for children to explore different materials to further develop their imaginations and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of play activities.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and manage any concerns that may arise about children's welfare, including the procedures to follow. She keeps her skills and knowledge updated, such as through completing training and sharing ideas for good practice with other childminders and professionals. The childminder communicates well with parents about the individual needs of children. For example, they have daily discussions about what their children can do and what help they need to progress towards their next steps in learning. This shared approach helps to ensure children receive consistent care and learning experiences. The childminder carefully considers the ages of children being cared for when completing risk assessments to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching and assessment is good. The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress well and shares this information with parents. She uses a range of effective teaching methods to encourage and support children. For example, as children rode hobby horses she introduced words such as 'neigh' and 'gallop' to extend their learning. Children develop their physical skills effectively. For example, the childminder shows them how to use and handle small tools. She asks children questions to develop their thinking skills, for example, about what they think will happen next. She gives children time to explain and share their ideas, developing their communication and language skills further. The childminder teaches children to value differences in society, for example, when they celebrate different festivals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring in her interactions with children and provides a supportive and welcoming environment. She spends her time playing alongside children and promotes their learning and well-being effectively. The childminder teaches children about the importance of eating healthy foods and washing their hands to promote their good health. She encourages children to take well-managed risks, and teaches them how to keep safe. Children know the rules and boundaries to follow while on outings, such as staying close to the childminder while playing in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their starting points. They learn a good range of skills that prepare them for their future learning. Children confidently explore and make independent choices and decisions from the many play resources available. They learn to manage their own needs, such as putting on their own coats and shoes to play in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260116 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 833168 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Horley, Surrey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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