Childminder EY455359

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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

 Parent partnerships are good. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about children's welfare and learning.  The childminder effectively supports children's thinking skills and recognises when to give children the time and space to work things out for themselves.  The childminder plans a range of engaging activities based on children's needs and interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder builds good bonds with children. She is calm and caring, and children are happy, secure and ready to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make mark-making equipment readily available for children to use to support their early writing skills.  The childminder does not explore ways to promote her professional development routinely, to ensure she continues to improve the already good teaching.

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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

 make full use of all opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills  focus more precisely on continued professional development to improve the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well in partnership with other providers. She recognises the importance of sharing information with other early years settings children attend, to maintain a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development. The childminder reflects on her provision effectively to help identify areas for development. She seeks the views of parents and children through questionnaires and receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed effective systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps in learning and uses this successfully to move children forward in their learning. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding effectively. For example, children enjoy counting rhymes and the childminder models counting as they play. The childminder provides age-appropriate support and promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. For example, she listens carefully to what they have to say so they feel valued and gain confidence when responding to others. Children have good opportunities to be creative. For example, they have lots of fun as they use balloons for printing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating range of resources and children are motivated and make choices about what they want to play with confidently. The childminder is a good role model and employs a range of strategies to help children learn to behave well. Children learn to share, take turns and to respect each other. The childminder effectively supports children's social skills and understanding of the world they live in. Children receive lots of praise for their achievements and gain good levels of emotional well-being and confidence. The childminder effectively promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and snacks and plans a range of activities that enable children to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners and experiment, working through their own ideas as they play. For example, children persevere as they fit blocks through different size holes in a play house. They show curiosity and interest, for instance as they observe the ongoing changes of caterpillars. Children make progress that is typical for their age. Overall, they gain the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455359 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 934057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 2 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 2012. She operates from her home in West Molesey in Surrey. She works Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm.

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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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