Childminder EY476722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 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 understanding of her role in how to meet the requirements for the early years foundation stage. She reviews her practice and makes worthwhile improvements as a result. For example, she has updated her child protection training to improve her knowledge of how to keep children safe.  Children are provided with an interesting range of purposeful learning activities that help them to make good progress. The childminder places a strong and effective emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills.  The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional development and well- being. She has established positive relationships with the children. Children are enthusiastic learners who are gaining in confidence.  Effective partnerships have been established with parents and other settings that the children attend. For example, the childminder lends toys and resources to parents to

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This provision is good

help extend their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, children have good social skills but, occasionally, the childminder misses chances to teach all children how to share and play cooperatively with their friends.  There are fewer opportunities to challenge and extend the learning for those children 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

 strengthen children's understanding of how to share and take turns to further improve their social skills  extend the learning opportunities for children who learn best outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and observed the children participating in a range of activities.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of some activities together.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including children's learning records and documents relating to safeguarding.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows enthusiasm and a secure knowledge in providing an effective childminding service. She uses her ongoing training and development to help improve her teaching and the outcomes for children. The childminder reviews her practice regularly and takes effective steps to make improvements. For example, she has strengthened her monitoring and assessment of children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the action to take should she have concerns about a child's well-being. Thorough risk assessments help keep children safe in her home and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good teaching and guidance to help children learn well. She provides interesting activities which are well suited to children's interests and needs. The childminder effectively develops children's communication and language skills. For example, she reads stories with expression, emphasises new words and asks probing questions. Children have good opportunities to be creative and to solve problems. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and their local environment. For example, children are taken on a range of outings, such as visits to an aquarium and to the seaside. The childminder works well with parents, keeping them well informed about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established positive relationships with the children in her care. Children are happy, safe and secure in the setting. They are keen to participate in the interesting activities provided and to try new things. Children become increasingly confident and independent when choosing learning materials and toys. For example, they choose fillings and making their own sandwiches for lunch. They are taught to show care and respect for others. The childminder places a strong emphasis on good hygiene standards and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress in their learning and achieve well. They develop their communication and language skills well and discuss their learning with others. For example, they talk about kings, queens, princes and princesses in the stories read to them. They relate this knowledge when talking about members of the Royal Family and the Queen's special birthday. They show a keen interest in and a good knowledge of the natural world. For example, they understand the stages in the lifecycle of a frog. Children are well behaved. They acquire knowledge, understanding and skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476722 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 977435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ash Vale, Surrey. Her service is open all year, apart from bank holidays.

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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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