Childminder 121742

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 27 October 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of her role and regularly updates her knowledge and attends further training. For example, she is now more aware of how to identify children with special educational needs and how to plan for their continuing progress after attending a recent training course.  The childminder has effective monitoring and tracking systems in place to help identify any gaps in children's learning and provide the appropriate support. Children make good progress in all areas of development.  The children form warm and secure attachments to the childminder. She gives them praise to build on their developing self-esteem.  Children make particularly strong progress in their personal and social skills, and learn a good range of skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are valued and respected. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to choose independently what activities they would like to do.  The childminder does not always give parents enough ideas to help them extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 encourage children to make more choices about the activities they want to do to help build on their independence  strengthen opportunities for parents to build on their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written and views of parents.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare and keep them safe, and whom to contact if she has a concern. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with any legislative and practice changes and shares this with parents to keep them fully involved in their child's care and learning. The childminder continually evaluates her setting and seeks the views of children to drive improvements. For example, after completing an evaluation of an activity, children identified new resources to allow them to further explore art and craft activities. Effective planning and assessment help children to have good-quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children very well and plans activities to engage their individual interests. She effectively supports children's developing communication and language skills. For example, she reads stories using facial expressions and different voices to bring the story alive. The childminder encourages children to think for themselves and asks questions to extend their learning. For example, a child used tools to 'fix' a broken play oven; the childminder named the tools and asked challenging questions, such as, 'Do you need a spanner to tighten the bolts?' to make the child think for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children's behaviour is very good. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other's differences. The childminder teaches children to manage risks and their safety. Children learn how to keep safe online. For example, the childminder discusses internet safety and children have an awareness of the danger of using some electronic devices. Children have opportunities to be active in a number of ways. For example, they regularly visit the local zoo, soft-play areas, and a local small animal centre. They explore the natural world and benefit from visits to local woodland areas. The childminder discusses the importance of healthy foods and the effects they have on the body, which helps children develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that help them get ready for school. For example, they learn personal care skills, such as using the toilet. Children recognise mathematical language as they begin to understand 'big' and 'little'. They use a wide range of resources to learn about information technology. For example, they play with electronic toys, push buttons and begin to understand how things work. Children gain confidence in preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121742 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 825281 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Woodmansterne, Surrey. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. She has a recognised qualification at level 3.

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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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