Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2016 11 May 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 benefit from warm, caring relationships with the childminder. They are happy and comfortable, and the childminder sensitively and promptly meets their emotional and physical care needs. The childminder knows the children well as individuals.  The childminder is clear about safeguarding procedures and provides a safe, homely environment for children to play and explore safely.  There are good partnerships between the childminder and parents. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with parents. This helps them feel involved in their children's learning.  The childminder provides children with interesting experiences and a broad range of activities that support their interests and learning priorities.  Children make good progress and gain the essential skills they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to encourage parents to help her evaluate her provision and plan improvements.  On occasions, the childminder does not always give children time to think and respond when she asks questions.

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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 opportunities for parents to share ideas, to help identify areas for improvement, as part of the ongoing evaluation of the provision  give children more time to respond to questions, to enable them to consider their answers and develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities.  The inspector observed the children playing independently.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends training to help develop her teaching and practices. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. The childminder monitors children's well-being carefully and knows how to report any issues that may arise. Safeguarding is effective. She regularly risk assesses activities indoors and away from her home, helping to keep children safe at all times. The childminder effectively checks children's progress and quickly addresses any learning gaps with extra support. Overall, the childminder reflects well on her practice and identifies plans to improve children's learning. Parents comment very positively about how she supports their children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of resources that help children enjoy their play and learning. She extends children's skills, for example, by challenging them with more difficult and intricate puzzles. The childminder interacts well with children and is skilled as she supports their play and develops their learning. Children show good motivation and happily spend long periods engaged in an activity. They gain a good interest in their early literacy skills; for example, they choose books for the childminder to read to them. She successfully engages children in stories, such as adding resources to act out the plots and songs. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well; for example, she provides very clear explanations and ensures children listen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out the likes and interests of children from parents before children start. This helps her meet children's individual needs well and they settle quickly. The childminder effectively supports healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy eating the nutritious food, and benefit from outdoor play with trips to parks and play areas. This helps encourage children's physical well-being and skills well. The childminder promotes their language development and is keen for them to voice their opinions. Children behave well and the childminder promotes this effectively; for example, she gives them praise for sharing and good work. She skilfully supports children to become aware of the needs and feelings of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are eager to learn and develop key skills, such as confidence and independence. Children concentrate well and keep trying even when an activity is difficult. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419477 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 832575 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Caterham, Surrey. She works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout 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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