Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 9 November 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 good teaching skills and a confident understanding of how children learn through purposeful play. Children make good progress in their development.  Children show excitement in adult-led play activities; they are focused and engaged as they discover and find out about different materials. Older children play harmoniously with their friends in child-led play.  The childminder has high standards of care and hygiene practice, which effectively supports the personal care needs of young children.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents, who praise her highly for her service and care of their children. She works closely with parents to identify individual children's needs.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection; she keeps her training up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not highly skilled in teaching mathematics, particularly the promotion of simple number problems during the routine and adult-led activities.  The outdoor learning environment and opportunities for outdoor play are less well developed and this sometimes restricts children's learning, particularly those who prefer to learn outside.

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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 teaching skills in mathematics to fully extend children's mathematical skills  evaluate and develop the learning environment, particularly outdoor play experiences and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play activities and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children and looked at their learning records.  The inspector sampled some safeguarding and leadership documentation.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that children are well cared for and well supervised. She keeps her required training up to date, such as first aid, so she can act in an emergency. The childminder is fully aware of her duty to protect the children in her care by following correct procedures. She has a good understanding of the legal requirements and shows dedication and a strong commitment to the service she offers. The childminder regularly reviews her overall practice to ensure that she continually improves the quality of her setting. For example, she has developed children's learning records and checks their progress carefully to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a warm, spacious and relaxed environment with play resources and activities to challenge and motivate them. Each day she plans activities which cover all areas of learning and supports children skilfully to achieve their next learning aims. For example, as they enthusiastically explore rainbow rice, she demonstrates and talks about how to use the tools and uses varied vocabulary, modelling good communication and language skills. The childminder accurately observes and assesses children's progress and shares this information with parents so they too can become their child's key educator; for example, to encourage children to hold a pencil correctly during early writing activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and form strong bonds with the childminder. They enjoy attentive care and cuddles, particularly when they feel tired. The childminder organises their daily routines to match with those at home. For example, after lunch children settle quickly to sleep in their cot on freshly laundered linen, with personal toys and comforters around them. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene practices and clearly understand when and why they need to wash their hands. The childminder provides children with home-cooked meals and healthy snacks, with good attention to nutrition. She treats each child as a unique individual and helps them to respect and understand each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take pleasure in their learning and achieve well, according to their capabilities. With the childminder's careful support, children develop the skills they need to be ready for school. Children happily play in the well-resourced environment and show their good knowledge and skills. For example, they design and build with bricks and engage in role play with their friends, talking confidently. Children behave well and are encouraged to tidy up; for example, to use the broom or dustpan and brush with some help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289661 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 847312 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Epsom, Surrey. She works Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an early years childcare 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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