Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 26 January 2012

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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 knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She provides activities which link to children's interests and tracks their progress effectively. Children make good progress in preparation for their move to school.  The childminder has good relationships with children. Children are happy and settle quickly in the childminder's home.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares all information and welcomes their contributions to further support children's ongoing progress.  The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and understanding of early years requirements up to date. For example, she regularly researches publications and meets with other local childminders to share good practice.  Children behave well and play well together. They have a good understanding of what the childminder expects and demonstrate good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise the time effectively to ensure that children have time to fully explore all possible learning opportunities during activities.  The childminder does not always allow children enough time for children to think and respond during conversation.

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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

 revise the organisation of the daily routine to ensure that children have enough time to fully explore learning opportunities and do not have to wait for long periods of time between activities  consider the amount of time children have to think and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector viewed children's development records and assessments that the childminder had written.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector sampled the childminder's written documentation, including policies, risk assessments and self-evaluation plans.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder is committed to further improvement. For example, she attends training and reads online publications to refresh her knowledge. The childminder monitors children's development well. She tracks children's progress effectively and identifies next steps in their learning. In addition, she welcomes parents' input to further support children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of continuous development. Since her previous inspection, she has begun a quality improvement programme through her local council, which has helped her evaluate her provision further. For example, she has improved the outdoor area and adapted equipment to suit the ages and interests of children that attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of activities that motivate children to learn. She has a good knowledge of their interests which helps engage children. For example, children chose a book about insects and spiders and began to explore the pictures. The childminder extended the activity by asking children to recognise pretend bugs, developed their knowledge of insect names and encouraged their mathematical skills by asking them to count. The activity extended well into the outdoor area where children searched for bugs under logs and used magnifying glasses to take a closer look. The childminder uses routine times of the day to develop children's knowledge. For example, during snack time, they talk about seeds and how things grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good understanding of routine and explore their surroundings with confidence. Children help the childminder complete the daily weather chart and talk about how they are feeling and what they would like to do. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of healthy eating and allows them to choose fruit smoothies or fruit kebabs for their snack. Children are happy to try different fruits and vegetables and choose their favourite items when making pizzas for lunch. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. For example, they explore the childminder's garden but also visit local parks and other places further afield.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for school. They are enthusiastic learners who are prepared to have a go. Children are developing their early writing skills and confidently make marks which they give meaning to. Children are learning to be independent, for example, by putting on their shoes and coats to go outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153790 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 826014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Newdigate, Surrey. The childminder works from Monday to Friday from 6am until 6pm.

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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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