Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 24 May 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder fails to obtain written parental permission before administering medication and does not keep a written record of medicines administered to children, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not always use her risk assessments to the best extent, to identify and minimise all potential risks in her home. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Children do not make good progress in all areas of their learning. The childminder does not make the most of resources, and routine and planned activities, to support children's independence and mathematical development.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to guide improvement. However, she has overlooked some weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop secure relationships with the childminder. She is kind and responds well to children's individual needs, which promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning, to monitor their progress. She shares children's key achievements with parents regularly, to support learning at home.  The childminder plans some good activities that build on children's interests, such as cooking activities and outings to places of interest.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain a written record of any medication administered to children, including the date and circumstances, and ensure that prior written permission is obtained from parents/carers for all medicines administered 24/05/2016

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 ensure that risk assessments are used to identify any potential hazards, and that action is taken to minimise these promptly, to maintain children's safety. 24/05/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 provide greater opportunities for children to choose activities and resources to inspire their play  extend children's mathematical skills  improve how self-evaluation is used to ensure weaknesses in practice are tackled effectively, to achieve better outcomes for children.

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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 childminder's training and qualifications, a selection of children's records and safeguarding policies, and discussed the childminder's use of self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended training to strengthen her safeguarding knowledge. She knows what to do if she should have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder generally maintains a safe play environment for children. However, sometimes she is not quick to notice and minimise potential risks that arise, such as when the house rabbit leaves droppings or when fishing equipment is left in the play area. This does not have a significant impact on children's welfare because she supervises them at all times. The childminder uses some self-evaluation to monitor her practice. However, this is not rigorous enough to target all areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is qualified and uses her teaching skills quite well overall. She plans enjoyable activities that engage and motivate children in their learning. For example, children enjoy learning how to grow sunflowers from seeds. The childminder extends children's knowledge and skills, but is less confident in supporting children's mathematical development. For instance, she misses opportunities to talk to children about shapes and to develop their counting skills. This limits the progress that children make in their mathematical learning. The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well. For example, she talks to children when they play and introduces new words to build children's vocabularies and confidence in speaking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder gains a range of information from parents when children first start, to provide continuity of care. However, she does not obtain and keep the required written documentation in relation to the administration of medication. Parents are informed about any medication given to children, so there is no significant risk to children's welfare. The childminder uses praise effectively to build children's self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy some opportunities to develop their physical skills, and they learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy practising their balancing skills as they sit on the skateboard in the childminder's garden. However, children cannot easily reach some toys and resources, and this affects their ability to make independent choices about their play.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are happy, settled and behave well. For example, they know how to show respect for toys and resources, and how to share. All children make progress that is typical for their age and gain some skills that support their future learning and help to prepare them for nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338001 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 834880 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in West Ewell, Epsom, in Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, during term time only. The childminder holds an 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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