Childminder EY472048

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 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 a safe and secure environment in which to play and learn. Children show that they are happy, confident and keen to explore and play.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. He uses his regular observations and assessments of children's learning to plan activities that engage and motivate children's learning. All children make good progress.  The childminder uses successful opportunities to promote children's literacy skills. He plans activities to build older children's knowledge of letters and sounds. This helps children in preparation for their future learning, in readiness for going to school.  The childminder is a positive role model and children behave well. They are kind and considerate of others' needs and develop strong friendships with each other.  The childminder demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement. He seeks out

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This provision is good

training, advice and support to implement changes that ensure outcomes for children are consistently good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain a full range of information from parents in order to support children, especially those with English as an additional language, to make even better progress.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills in activities.

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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

 build on the good partnerships with parents to increase the range of information gained when children first start, particularly for those with English as an additional language  use all opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills by, for example, increasing children's knowledge of shapes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector toured parts of the premises used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and his co- childminders and looked at a selection of children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed his self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents, provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge about how to keep children safe. He knows procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing children with a good-quality care and learning environment. He attends regular training to build on his teaching skills. For instance, since his registration, he has developed his knowledge of working with younger children to develop his teaching practice. The childminder works with two co-childminders and uses his good working relationship with them to share best-practice ideas. The childminder checks the quality of his provision regularly and gains the views of parents and children to guide improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a welcoming environment. Children choose from a good range of toys and resources that are easily accessible. For example, younger children select favourite books as the childminder responds well to their choices and reads stories with them. The childminder provides a good balance of activities so that children can make their own choices. He follows children's interests well and understands how children learn. He plans interesting things for children to do that motivate their learning. For instance, older children develop confidence in using technology purposefully as they play games with the childminder. The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress, and shares children's key achievements with parents regularly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring, and responds to children's individual care needs well. Children demonstrate that they develop a strong sense of belonging. They play very happily and learn how to play cooperatively as they take turns and share toys and resources. The childminder praises children regularly, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem, and supports their emotional development effectivley. He promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. For example, children enjoy choosing and preparing their own snacks, and benefit from daily opportunities to gain fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They gain skills that prepare them well for their future learning. Older children are highly independent and manage their personal needs confidently. Children gain good social skills and learn how to value and respect the needs of their friends. Children show an interest in counting and problem solving. They learn about how to sound-out some letters and sounds in print as they take part in meaningful activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472048 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 965809 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Egham, Surrey. He operates his service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with two co-childminders.

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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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