Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2016 11 February 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

 Overall, the childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's routines and their starting points in learning. She uses this information to plan experiences that support children's learning from the outset.  Children have strong attachments to the childminder and play very well together. The needs of babies and young children are carefully considered and the childminder ensures that all children are fully included in the activities available.  The childminder reflects on her practice carefully and is eager to develop her provision, such as through attending relevant training. She plans improvements which have a beneficial impact on the children.  Children independently choose from a wide range of resources and activities that interest them, and confidently ask the childminder for help when needed. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to use children's ongoing interests when planning activities, to engage children fully in their learning.

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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

 build on children's ongoing interests to plan activities that engage all children fully, to help them make the best progress possible in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector considered records of children's learning and assessment, and reviewed a selection of policies.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children as they participated in a range of activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the requirements and is careful to ensure that she meets these at all times. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the appropriate action she should take if she had concerns about a child's safety. She has attended relevant training and enjoys widening her skills by, for example, accessing courses that interest her and help to develop the provision for children. The childminder has developed good links with other settings that children attend. She shares information with other professionals, promoting consistency in children's learning. The childminder uses effective systems to evaluate her practice and to plan ongoing improvements. She understands the importance of monitoring the achievement and progress of children, and considers groups of children, so she can address any potential gaps in learning quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from having the freedom to choose from a wide range of resources and activities. The childminder encourages children to participate and explore, such as when hunting for bugs in the garden and looking at these through a magnifying glass. The childminder has good links with parents, who are involved in supporting children's learning at home and in the setting. The childminder uses information from parents to encourage children to share what they have done at home, and she plans additional activities linked to their interests at home. The childminder understands how different children learn. For example, she provides a range of activities in the garden to support all areas of learning for those children who prefer to play outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel at ease and happy in the childminder's care, asking her to join them in their play, or when snuggling up to her for a cuddle when they are tired. Children show genuine care and concern for others. Babies are always included very well in the activities, and children independently share and take turns with equipment. Children are polite, respectful and eager to discover new things. They learn about keeping safe and healthy, and older children manage their care needs independently. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she is fully aware of the care routines of new children joining the setting, to help them feel safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and, overall, are motivated to explore and learn. They confidently lead their own play and remain on task, developing good concentration. They develop key skills in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413687 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 832101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Addlestone, Surrey. The childminder provides care all year round. She holds a relevant 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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