Childminder 160453

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2016 6 November 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder has not kept Ofsted aware of changes to people aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Occasionally the childminder does not give children enough opportunities to explore activities and lead their own play, to consistently extend their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with children. She knows them well and is sensitive to their individual care needs and routines.  The childminder knows children's interests and observes them effectively. She uses the information she gains to plan activities that help children to make good progress.  Children behave well and display good manners. The childminder uses praise effectively to encourage children to build on their existing skills and achievements.  The childminder has improved her provision since the last inspection and is constantly updating her knowledge and understanding of childcare. For example, she regularly reflects on her practice, keeps up to date with changes and develops her skills.

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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

 provide Ofsted with the information needed to determine the suitability of any person aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises. 01/07/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to make choices and lead their own learning, to develop further their imaginations during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder promotes children's learning and development effectively. However, her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is less secure. She has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the members of her household. As a result, Ofsted has not been provided with information needed to be satisfied of the suitability of all people living with the childminder. However, the childminder does not leave children alone with people who are unchecked. Therefore, there is no significant risk to children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the process to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care and who to make a referral to. The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents from the start, to fully promote children's care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and has a good overview of individual children's needs. She makes good use of the information she gains from observations of children's learning to highlight their next steps in development and track their progress. The childminder is skilled in promoting children's understanding, speaking and listening skills as she plays alongside them. For example, as children make up a story as they play with dough, the childminder describes what is happening and models new language. The childminder provides additional props and resources to build on children's interests. Overall, the childminder teaches children well. However, occasionally, she does not fully enable children to lead their own play and make their own discoveries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of opportunities to help children learn about different lifestyles, cultures and people's abilities. Children enjoy learning about the world around them. For example, they help grow vegetables in the garden and enjoy learning about animals through visiting the local garden centres. The childminder promotes children's good health and safety effectively. For example, she implements consistent hygiene routines and teaches children how to keep safe in different situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of self-confidence and independence. They are keen and motivated to learn, and gain skills and knowledge ready for school. Children have good social skills. They have a variety of opportunities to build relationships with other children from the local community. Children follow instructions well; for example, as they count the number of candles on the cake they made out dough. They learn words that describe position and space; for instance, as they roll, knead and cut the dough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 160453 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1048757 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder operates her service from 8am until 6pm, each weekday, all year round. The childminder 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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