Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 3 December 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 persons aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder, sometimes misses opportunities to give children time to process and express their ideas and thoughts during planned activities.  Children do not always have opportunities to extend their understanding of following a healthy lifestyle.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, be polite and develop good manners. Children behave very well.  Partnerships with other provisions children attend are effective and have a positive impact on children's learning and development.  Children acquire skills they need for their next steps in learning, including the move on to school.  The childminder plans effectively for children's individual learning. She successfully monitors children's progress in their learning and development.

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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. 07/07/2016

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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

 explore ways in which to enhance and extend opportunities for children to freely express their thoughts and ideas during planned activities  use every opportunity to help children learn about the importance of eating healthy foods.

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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

Since the last inspection the childminder has improved her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. 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 check the suitability of all people over the age of 16 years living with the childminder. There is no significant risk to children's welfare as the childminder fully understands and ensures children are never left alone with unchecked persons. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection and is aware of how to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with her childcare knowledge which enables her to improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively involves parents in their children's learning which helps to ensure children's learning is well supported at home and in the setting. The childminder identifies children's next steps in development effectively. She successfully uses this information to plan activities which she knows will appeal to them. It also helps her to identify any extra help a child may require so that they reach expected levels in their progress. The childminder plays alongside children and promotes their communication and language well. For example, she talks to children about the different types of animals in the tray and repeats words so that younger children increase their vocabulary. Older children confidently use mathematics during their play and during the routines of the day. For example, they use addition to calculate out how many plates they need when setting the table at mealtimes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms good relationships with children who are happy and settled in her care. They are eager to explore the wide range of toys and resources inside and in the garden. The childminder ensures that children's physical and emotional needs are consistently met in order to effectively promote their self-esteem and welfare. She forms good partnerships with parents so that children's learning and care needs are fully known and met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently make good progress across all areas of learning. They are curious, self-motivated, eager and have lots of fun learning through purposeful play. Children enjoy exploring and being creative. They learn about other cultures and gain a good insight into the local community and the world beyond. They have many opportunities to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and how to manage risks responsibly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292230 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1048875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Yateley, Hampshire. The childminder operates her service from 8am until 6pm each weekday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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