Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2016 7 March 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 successfully promotes children's emotional and physical well-being. She has warm, caring relationships with the children and plans the day effectively around their individual needs.  The home is well organised and welcoming. The childminder makes daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure that children can play safely.  Children easily choose from a wide variety of resources indoors and outdoors. They take part in a good balance of stimulating activities based on their interests and needs. Children make good progress in their development.  The childminder works effectively with parents to keep them well informed about children's care routines, activities and achievements.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to continually improve. For example, she has developed a resource sharing system with other childminders to make sure that children regularly benefit from new challenges.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always work closely with other early years settings that children attend to develop a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder's assessments of children's progress are not consistently precise enough to swiftly identify and close any emerging gaps in children's 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

 improve links with other early years settings that children attend, to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning  develop the monitoring of children's progress further, to identify and close any emerging gaps in learning as quickly as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder, inside and outside.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector read questionnaires and letters from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She is well organised and keeps all of the records and documentation required for childminding up to date. The childminder makes good use of links with other childminders to keep up to date and share ideas. She has a positive attitude to developing her knowledge and skills, for example, by making use of online training. She regularly seeks the views of parents to help her evaluate the provision. Parents are happy with the care she provides and they praise the good communication. They are confident that their children are safe, well cared for and making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She observes their learning and builds on their interests well, giving them time to explore their ideas. For example, children enjoyed experimenting with shaving foam, and the childminder made sure that plenty of resources were available to extend their play. The childminder successfully supports children's language and communication skills. For example, she joins in with children's play, asks questions and introduces new words. The childminder makes good use of everyday activities to encourage children to practise their mathematical skills. For instance, children counted their slices of fruit at snack time and then later the objects in a story. They enjoyed using their imagination, for instance, when playing in the garden, and were delighted when the childminder joined their game.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder acts as a good role model and children behave well. She has a warm, calm approach, offering children gentle guidance and praise. Children develop strong self-care skills, for example, when they cut their fruit at snack time. The childminder helps them learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe. For example, children take part in regular fire drills to help them learn what to do in an emergency. She promotes children's good health effectively. For instance, children know why they need to wash their hands. Children play outside every day to promote their good health and develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They grow in independence. For example, they help themselves to toys and put on their shoes to go outside. They become confident communicators. They join in conversations and clearly express their ideas. Children learn to get along together, share and take turns. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360276 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 835431 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Oxted, Surrey. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year. She is able to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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