Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 19 July 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 regularly observes and assesses children's development. She effectively identifies the next steps in children's learning and plans activities that help them to make good progress. Children learn a range of skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning.  Children form trusting relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company, feel confident to ask for items they want, and enjoy their time in her warm and welcoming home.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They take part in regular evacuation drills and learn how to cross the road safely.  Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy healthy meals and snacks and take part in a wide range of physical activities in the garden and local parks.  The childminder keeps up to date with current good teaching practice and new guidance or regulations. She shares good practice with other childcare providers and

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This provision is good

uses her knowledge to maintain and improve the quality of children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather information from parents about their children's existing skills to track their progress right from the start.  Children have few opportunities to explore and investigate an understanding of the natural world.

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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

 gather more information about children's existing abilities, to know children's level of achievement and track their progress right from the start  strengthen children's experiences to encourage an understanding of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She supervises children vigilantly and risk assesses the suitability of her home, activities and outings. Policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to help keep children safe. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She ensures that children benefit from a high-quality learning environment and monitors children's progress closely to quickly identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder takes account of parents' and children's feedback. She works hard to strengthen the quality of her setting and to improve the good service she provides for children and families. The childminder provides good suggestions for activities that parents can do at home with their children to support individual learning aims. She works in partnership with other early years providers that children attend to ensure continuity in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides resources that successfully support children's interests and learning. The childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities to promote children's early mathematical skills as they engage in play. For example, she encourages children to count and talks with them about size and shape during play dough activities. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She joins in their play and talks about what they are doing to engage them in discussions. The childminder nurtures children's enjoyment of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes the time to get to know children and their families well. She consistently praises and acknowledges children's achievements, which helps to develop children's self-esteem and gives them confidence in their abilities. The childminder encourages children to behave well, learn about and value diversity. For example, she supports children to engage with activities in the local community, where children can socialise and learn to respect the views of others. Children are gaining a good understanding of the wider community around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. Children excitedly choose books to look at and actively talk about the story. They listen attentively and learn new words. Children are confident and motivated to explore and learn. Children behave well. They develop their independence skills at a young age. For example, children learn to manage their personal needs and make choices about what they do as they freely choose toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404714 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 838511 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Esher, Surrey. The provision operates Monday to Thursday, term time only.

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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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