Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 very professional approach to her work and sustains a good standard of provision.  The childminder is a skilled teacher with a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She is patient and persistent in teaching new skills and has a warm, enthusiastic approach.  Children build strong, settled relationships with the childminder and clearly feel very much at home in her care. Children's emotional well-being is good.  Children develop a strong drive to learn and enjoy their games and exploratory play. They make good progress.  The childminder has good partnerships with others who care for children such as schools and nurseries. She communicates effectively with them to provide children with highly consistent care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The process for self-evaluation is not sufficiently precise to fully drive improvement to the next level.  Young children do not have extensive opportunities for sensory exploration.

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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

 enhance the process for self-evaluation to set precise targets to drive improvement  provide younger children with more opportunities to explore using all of their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector and childminder evaluated the learning that had taken place.  The inspector read letters from parents and saw a display created by children which shared their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding regularly and she knows what action to take should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder works with parents and children to evaluate her provision and takes action to make general improvements. For example, she identified several ways to adapt her learning environment to suit the needs of younger children. The childminder attends regular training courses and professional meetings to build her knowledge and understanding of childcare. She puts her learning into action in very effective ways, such as making a range of resources to promote children's mathematical development. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder supervises the work of the assistant and they work effectively together to provide children with consistent care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works very closely with parents to get to know each child as an individual and understand their abilities and interests. The childminder plans activities using themes to add interest to their learning. A wide range of interesting activities and outings engage children and help them make good progress. The childminder makes well-judged observations and uses them successfully to develop children's skills. The childminder shares children's achievements with parents in a variety of ways to keep parents well- informed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a very strong learning environment with a wide variety of good- quality toys and play equipment, including home-made items. Children are confident to explore the different equipment and are well-motivated to play and learn. Children's physical care and well-being is good. The childminder knows the routines of babies and toddlers very well and provides a high standard of care. She gives children a wide range of healthy foods at snack and meal times, and lots of opportunities for physical activity and outdoor play. Children are happy to take responsibility for helping to tidy up, and learn to cooperate and share in play. The childminder is a very strong role model in treating children with respect and valuing what they have to say.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children enjoy being independent in choosing what to play from a wide selection and initiate various games with each other and the childminder. They gain a wide vocabulary and make rapid progress in their communication and language. Children achieve well within the typical range of development for their age and demonstrate a real eagerness to enjoy learning. They acquire good skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457212 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 928557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Redhill, Surrey. She is available to work Monday to Friday all day, for 48 weeks of the year.

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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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