Childminder EY316815

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 6 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children behave very well and form warm and secure relationships with the nurturing childminder. They are very happy and confident and understand how to share and respect each other's feelings and ideas.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to review her provision and makes positive changes. She shows commitment to improving outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them fully informed of their children's progress and shares ideas to support their continued learning at home.  The childminder helps children to learn social skills and grow in confidence. They are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school. For example, she takes children out into the community and regularly attends local play groups.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows them well as individuals and monitors their development to identify and address any gaps in their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on all professional development opportunities to extend her practice further, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to attempt tasks for themselves, to further support their independence.

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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 further on opportunities to extend knowledge and practice to raise the good quality of teaching to the highest level  build on children's independence skills further by encouraging them to help with more tasks during the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations for the quality of care and learning that she provides and has worked hard to raise the standard of her practice to a good level. For example, she has improved the way that she interacts with children and now consistently asks children thoughtful questions to encourage their ideas and thinking skills. The childminder has improved the children's outdoor play area, and children can now easily access the garden in all weather conditions. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with any child protection concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that helps to support children's learning and development well. She regularly observes children to assess their development and checks their learning closely. She identifies challenging next steps in learning for children and plans activities linked to their interests, to encourage further progress. The childminder pays attention to making learning experiences enjoyable for children. For example, she encourages children to count and write their names as they enjoy making colourful train pictures. Children use their imaginations and express themselves well. They enjoy role play activities alongside their friends, such as going on train journeys, and use different props to support their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children consistently receive praise and encouragement throughout their play and take pride in their achievements. They show enthusiasm and excitement about the activities that the childminder plans for them and are eager to be involved. Children make good friendships and work well together. For example, they take turns turning the pages of books and discussing the pictures. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles well. For instance, she provides children with nutritious meals and talks about what makes different foods healthy. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively, such as through regular outdoor play and trips to local parks to use the equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and enjoy their learning. They are motivated in their play and show good levels of concentration. For example, they spend a long time engaged in a doctor's role play activity, working out how to use bandages on each other. Children have good mathematical and literacy skills. They recognise letters and numbers as they read stories with the childminder. Children are confident communicators and use talk to share their views and discuss their play. They have a good understanding of technology and are confidently developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316815 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1048928 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Reigate, Surrey. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 8am and 5pm each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, all year.

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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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