Childminder EY465442

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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's supportive and caring approach helps children develop a good sense of well-being and security. This supports them well as they take on new challenges and develop a positive attitude to their future learning experiences.  Young children enjoy looking at books. The childminder supports them well to develop new vocabulary and interests, for example, in farm animals and the noises they make.  Children develop their early mathematical skills well. The childminder skilfully introduces them to language to compare and learn about position and distance.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and involves them well in their children's learning. She provides parents with ideas to support their children's continued learning at home, for example, developing their language further.  The childminder reflects on her practice, and identifies and sets plans for improvement

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This provision is good

that help her to meet children's changing needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for mealtimes do not always successfully build on children's growing language development.  There are few opportunities to encourage children to learn about different cultures and traditions.

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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

 promote consistent mealtime arrangements to help extend children's language skills even further  extend the opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and traditions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors.  The inspector considered the parents' views by reading their written testimonials for the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including suitability checks and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She attends training to ensure she has up-to-date information to help her report any concerns quickly. The childminder extends her knowledge and skills well to keep her abreast of good practices and learning activities. The childminder monitors children's progress well, ensuring they progress securely in all areas of development. The childminder did not notify Ofsted of a change in her personal circumstances when she had a baby. However, this does not have an impact on children, as the childminder is clear about how many children she can mind at one time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of opportunities to extend their skills. She gathers relevant information about them from parents before they start and uses this well to plan activities children enjoy based on their learning needs. The childminder makes good use of the space in her home to extend children's learning. She supports children well to choose where they want to play. This especially supports children who prefer to learn outdoors. The childminder provides good encouragement for younger children to explore and investigate the wide range of resources and activities. She supports them well to learn about quantity and measurement in their water play as they pour and transport water using different containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and develop good self-esteem. The childminder interacts with them sensitively and responds well to their needs. She encourages children to develop positive attitudes towards being healthy. For example, she ensures children enjoy daily outdoor play and being physically active. Children receive good support to build their confidence and make friends with others. Children behave well. The childminder keeps them busy and, on the rare occasion when minor conflicts do occur about sharing toys, she swiftly encourages children to take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop good literacy skills and an early interest in books. Children learn about leading healthy lifestyles and enjoy eating healthy food and snacks. Children develop good social skills and become more confident in new environments, for example, when they attend play groups with the childminder. They develop a positive attitude to learning and key skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465442 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 948374 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 4 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 2013 and lives in Epsom, Surrey. She offers care on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for public holidays. The childminder is qualified to 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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