Childminder EY219863

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 15 July 2010

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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

 Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals help to ensure that the childminder identifies and meets children's individual needs efficiently. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home, which aids continuity of care and learning.  Children demonstrate high levels of confidence in social situations and show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. For example, children interact positively with others, inviting them to be a part of their activities.  The childminder extends children's awareness of people's differences beyond their immediate families. For example, they celebrate some cultural festivals and use different resources, such as dressing-up clothes in their role play activities.  The childminder attends regular training courses to help her maintain a good level of professional development and update her knowledge. This contributes effectively

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This provision is good

towards her providing good-quality outcomes for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to strengthen children's growing independence further during their personal hygiene routines.  The childminder does not always use a variety of methods to gain parents' views to inform and strengthen her self-evaluation process.

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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

 continue to support children's growing independence in managing their personal hygiene needs  strengthen programmes to obtain parents' views to enable an even more robust self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play in the childminder's house.  The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of local child protection procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. She regularly monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning and plans relevant experiences to help close those gaps swiftly. The childminder evaluates her provision well overall and makes effective adjustments where necessary. For example, the outdoor area has undergone significant changes to provide the children with a safe and stimulating environment in which to play, learn and explore.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children effectively to help them make good progress. She makes regular assessments of children's play and achievements and shares these with their parents. The childminder helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning. For example, she follows a programme to prepare the children for school, which includes encouraging them to dress and undress themselves appropriately for the outdoor environment and writing their own name. The childminder promotes and extends children's learning and development effectively. For example, she extends children's interest in a spring activity by exploring aspects such as foods, the outdoors, diverse religious festivals and animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and develop good social skills. For example, they have opportunities to meet other children during visits with other childminders to local parks, toddler groups and the library. Children learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and eat healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Children choose from a wide range of interesting and well-organised resources. For example, children enjoy role play opportunities using the puppet theatre. The childminder effectively extends this experience for the older children by encouraging mathematics and early handwriting skills within their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and engaged in their play. Children have a positive interest in stories and regularly practise their early writing skills. They learn good manners, for example, they willingly take turns, share resources and say 'please' and 'thank you'. All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident and ready for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219863 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 846942 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Witley, a village near Godalming in Surrey. She provides care 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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Telephone number

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