Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 8 November 2011

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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

 Children play confidently and independently in the childminder's care. They develop good physical skills at an early age using a wide variety of interesting and challenging resources.  The childminder accurately evaluates her practice and includes the views of parents and children. She successfully identifies and takes action to address areas for improvement to strengthen the learning experiences of children.  The childminder effectively monitors children's development. She quickly identifies gaps in learning to help target support and teaching. All children make good progress.  The childminder is nurturing and affectionate with the children and promotes their emotional well-being. She helps them to settle easily and they form a strong relationship with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children spend time outdoors each day. However, occasionally, the childminder does not recognise when to offer the option to go outdoors as part of their freely chosen play.  The childminder does not make the most all opportunities to encourage young children to develop their vocabulary further.

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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

 extend further the activities and experiences available for those who enjoy playing outdoors  make the most of all opportunities to help young children develop their vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder had a discussion about safeguarding and self-evaluation.  The inspector observed all areas of the house used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and training well to improve outcomes for children. For example, she researches cultural celebrations to help the children learn about respect and tolerance for others. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and knows how to report concerns. The childminder observes children's interests and needs. She uses this information to plan a broad range of challenging activities. The childminder develops strong relationships with parents and other settings. For example, she shares information with parents and external agencies to provide support for children's specific needs. The childminder shares details of children's daily activities, achievements and any assessments she makes with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children well through effective teaching and purposeful play. She has a good understanding of how children learn. For example, she encourages young children to explore the sounds instruments make to extend their understanding of the world and develop their creative skills. Children attend a wide variety of outings with the childminder that help them explore the wider world and socialise with others. For example, they visit the farm to learn about animals and attend playgroups to interact with other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical develop very well. For example, she takes them regularly to the park or to places with soft play equipment to help them exercise and develop their physical skills. The childminder helps children to build their confidence and self-esteem. For instance, when children do something independently, the childminder gives them lots of praise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Young children explore resources independently and are confident and motivated to learn. They investigate how objects work and, from a young age, develop good physical coordination. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131885 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 836325 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder operates her service from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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