Childminder EY452469

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 3 April 2013

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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 builds positive and caring relationships with children. She is warm, caring and attentive to their individual needs, which helps them feel secure in her care.  The childminder checks the progress children make. She identifies children's next steps in learning and the support needed to help them reach the levels of development that are typical for their age. Where necessary, the childminder tailors activities to help children catch up with their peers. Children make good progress.  Children develop good social skills and friendships. For example, the childminder teaches children to consider other people's feelings, take turns and share from a young age.  The childminder seeks out a range of opportunities to extend her already good teaching skills. For example, she attends training and shares ideas with other professionals and settings to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to support children to develop their emerging interests and ideas during play.  Parents are not regularly asked to contribute to the childminder's evaluation and monitoring systems so that they can share their views and ideas about the future development of her service.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to take the time they need to explore and develop their emerging ideas and interests  enhance the evaluation and monitoring systems in place and take account of the views and ideas of parents that drive forward improvements in the setting.

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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 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 self-evaluation, policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully met the actions and recommendation raised at the previous inspection. This contributes to her commitment to improve the outcomes for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what to do and who to report to if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other settings to ensure consistency in children's learning and care. Written statements from parents are complimentary about the care and service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes children's learning well and plans interesting activities that children enjoy and that motivate them to learn. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. For example, by repeating words when she is playing alongside children during activities and when reading stories together. Children's creative skills are supported well. For example, during a craft activity, children enjoy sticking tissue paper and bubble wrap to make a picture. Older children skilfully use scissors to cut tissue paper so that it is ready to use. Toys and resources promote all areas of learning and are easily accessible so that children can make independent choices in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel very much at home. This strongly contributes to their good self-esteem. The childminder effectively promotes children's physical well-being. She teaches children about the importance of keeping themselves healthy. For example, children learn about healthy foods during conversations and visits to the local shops and farmers' market. Children spend time outdoors, visiting places of interest, attending social groups and going on walks. Children behave well. Clear boundaries are in place and the childminder constantly praises children's achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident and keen to try out new experiences. Children learn about their local and wider community. For example, through attending a variety of community groups and through discussions and planned activities. Children gain valuable skills necessary for future learning and moving on to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452469 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1049725 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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