Childminder EY462963

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 good knowledge of the children's development and provides age-appropriate activities. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder shows enthusiasm. She demonstrates a willingness to adapt and change her practice and is keen to attend training to enhance her knowledge.  The childminder builds secure emotional attachments with the children. She consistently praises and reassurances them; children are settled and happy.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder works well with parents and other early years providers to ensure consistency in children's learning and care.  The children's behaviour is very good and the childminder gives clear messages to children on how to be polite and kind to others.  The childminder observes children during play. She uses this information effectively to plan experiences which promote good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider parents' views when identifying areas for improvement, in order to strengthen her self-evaluation process.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to instil in younger children the importance of hygiene practices, for example, during handwashing routines.

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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

 develop further self-evaluation processes to include the views of parents, to continuously improve the provision  continue to strengthen younger children's awareness of good hygiene practices throughout the daily routine.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and viewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She implements a range of policies and procedures, which she uses to underpin her good practice and share with parents. She ensures that children are safe inside the home and during outdoor play. For example, she regularly completes risk assessments to identify and remove any hazards. She effectively encourages children to manage their own risks. For example, when visiting the park, she teaches children about road safety and checks the environment before the children play. She has developed good links with other childminders and generally seeks their views when reflecting on her practice, to drive improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows effective teaching skills. For example, she interacts positively with children and allows them to lead their own play. She responds well to their interests and children are constantly enthusiastic and engaged during play. For example, they squeal with delight when filling and emptying a toy box with cars. She observes children and effectively monitors their individual progress, in order to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents on their children's learning and development, and is aware of what she should do if she is concerned about a child's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure and the childminder is very caring towards them. She knows how to meet their needs well and children form secure attachments with her. The childminder effectively promotes children's healthy lifestyles; for example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks, and takes them out for regular exercise. The childminder maintains a clean environment for young children to explore. For example, she ensures her home is always tidy, and she regularly cleans toys and equipment to prevent the spread of germs. She promotes children's social skills well and is a good role model. Children learn to be caring and respectful towards others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are gaining the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning. They display increased confidence in their physical development. For example, they develop their smaller muscle control well, such as when manipulating playdough and inserting puzzle pieces. They make effective progress in their early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy mark making on the easel and confidently turn the pages of a book when reading stories with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462963 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 951041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 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 June 2013. She lives in Virginia Water, Surrey. The childminder is available between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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