Childminder EY302867

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 14 September 2010

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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 skilled at extending children's early language development. For example, she repeats children's speech and teaches them new words. Children learn to communicate well and make good progress in their learning.  Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder builds good bonds with children. She is calm, caring and positive with them. Children are happy, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder helps children learn social skills and grow in confidence. They are prepared well for their move on to nursery or school. For example, the childminder takes children out into the community and regularly attends local play groups.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements to benefit children. For instance, she seeks the views of parents and

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This provision is good

children and receives very complimentary feedback about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always check children's progress closely to identify any possible gaps in their learning.  The childminder sometimes provides solutions for children, missing opportunities for children to learn to solve problems themselves.

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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

 check children's progress more closely to identify any possible gaps in learning and development  provide further opportunities for children to solve problems that they encounter during play, to encourage their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to continue to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends courses, does research and shares ideas with other childminders. The childminder effectively evaluates and develops her practices so that children benefit. For instance, after recent training she has improved her understanding of promoting children's emotional well-being and added new resources to support this. The childminder develops effective links with other settings that children attend. She works closely with them to share information on children's progress and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She confidently knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively. This contributes to maintaining children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and creates effective next steps in learning. She links these to children's interests and plans fun, challenging activities to encourage progress. For example, she takes children on walks to explore nature and hunt for insects. Children show good motivation in their learning and spend a long time engaged in activities. The childminder promotes mathematical development well. For instance, she counts with children as they play and teaches them to recognise colours. The childminder supports the children's own ideas in play. For example, she encourages them as they concentrate on building towers. Children's imagination is well promoted. For instance, children enjoy preparing pretend meals and acting out different roles at a play picnic.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy playing with a wide range of exciting toys. They confidently explore their environment and lead their own play. Children take pride in their achievements, which builds their confidence for future challenges. For example, children enjoy naming the animals they see in books and respond well to the childminder's praise. The childminder develops the children's independence well, overall. For example, children learn to wash their own hands and enjoy taking ownership of simple tasks. The children benefit from good outdoor experiences, such as regular trips to local parks. Children speak to the childminder with respect and learn good manners. The childminder supports children's good behaviour well and they learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning in relation to their starting points. They show good physical skills. They use imagination during their play, confidently taking on roles. Children listen well and positively respond to instructions. Children are engaged in their play and are learning the skills they need for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302867 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 847425 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Redhill, Surrey. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and cares for children between 8am and 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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