Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 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 provides children with interesting activities and resources, which motivate their play and learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder builds children's communication and language skills well. For example, she introduces new words in children's play and repeats words to extend their vocabulary.  The childminder has a good knowledge about how to promote children's welfare. She provides children with a safe environment in which to play and learn. Children develop secure relationships with the childminder, who responds to their individual needs well.  The childminder uses professional development opportunities effectively to improve her practice. For example, following training, she has provided more activities that develop children's interest in sensory play and exploration.  The childminder regularly reflects on her teaching practice. She gains the views of parents and children and makes positive changes, to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares children's progress with parents but does not consistently engage with them to enable them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder plans well overall, but does not tailor her planning more precisely for individual children to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 provide more opportunities to encourage parents to be more involved in their children's learning to help them extend this further at home  use planning even more precisely to tailor activities to each child's next steps in their learning to enable them to make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times, during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in writing, on the day of the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, a selection of children's records and safeguarding policies, and discussed her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is qualified and has a secure understanding of her roles and responsibilities in promoting children's learning and welfare. She monitors children's progress well and shares their achievements with parents regularly, for example, through daily conversations and written diaries. The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality learning environment. She evaluates the quality of her practice regularly and uses the views of parents and children to make continuous improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a balanced range of activities and play opportunities that promote children's learning well. She uses children's interests to promote their physical skills. For example, children try turning the handle on the toy crane and enjoy using the spade with increasing dexterity to build sandcastles. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning to monitor their progress. She extends and challenges their learning effectively. For example, when children choose books, the childminder teaches children the names of animals, to build on their developing vocabulary, communication and language. Children develop useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, she uses regular praise and encouragement to support children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder encourages children to be independent and manage their personal care. For example, children learn how to blow their noses and dispose of tissues hygienically. The childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. Children take turns. They value and respect the needs of others. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy healthy meals and regular walks, using the local park for more energetic play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They have a keen interest in books and develop good communication skills. Children are confident in their abilities and are interested and motivated in their learning. They enjoy solving problems and learn early mathematical skills that prepare them well for school. For example, they count the connecting blocks as they carefully fix them together to make a tower.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482270 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 994188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Knaphill, near Woking, Surrey. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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