Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 28 November 2012

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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 evaluates her practice effectively and gathers parents' and children's views to inform areas for improvement. She has improved her teaching practice, which has helped to provide consistently good outcomes for children.  The childminder adjusts the learning environment to meet the needs of each child and plans interesting activities that follow their interests. She teaches children a wide range of skills that help them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good working partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their children's development and they agree on children's next steps to build on them together.  The childminder gives clear messages to children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides a balanced diet and opportunities for children to take physical exercise daily.  Children settle in quickly when they first start. They form close and trusting

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This provision is good

relationships with the childminder and feel emotionally secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather information about children's development from staff at other settings children attend, to help provide continuity in their learning.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge children's mathematical understanding, to help them develop even better skills.

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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

 improve partnerships with professionals from other settings children attend, to enhance the exchange of information shared about children's level of development, to support a consistent approach to meeting their learning and development needs  provide more challenge to enhance children's already good knowledge of mathematical skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector read references and comments from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and children's assessment folders.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of the statutory requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her policies and procedures to include parents' permission to administer medicine to help ensure children's well-being. She provides a safe and secure environment for children at all times. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder researches updates to legislation and uses her wide childminding network to help her keep up to date. She shares ideas for learning activities, which has helped to enhance her teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children in their play. She steadily assesses their achievements and tracks their progress effectively. The childminder helps children to build on their communication skills and to speak confidently. For example, when she cares for children who are learning English as an additional language, she provides a range of opportunities to help them express themselves in both their home language and English. The childminder interacts with children well and skilfully asks them questions to help them think and be imaginative. For example, when they talk about the safety of the fireplace, children reveal that it has to be cleaned before Father Christmas comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises toys to encourage children to make choices about what they want to play with. She teaches children to use good manners, share toys with one another and behave well. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. For example, she talks to children about where their families come from and they search for the countries on the world map. In addition, they talk about people in the wider community and celebrate different festivals during the year, to help children's understanding of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that prepare them for school. They are independent and enjoy managing simple tasks, for example, they proudly put their shoes on and attend to their personal hygiene. Children are confident and active learners. They enjoy physical exercise in the garden, in parks and playgrounds. They know which food is good for them and choose a piece of fruit for snack. Children enjoy drawing and make marks. They develop good early reading and number skills. For example, they sound out letters that they find on blocks and confidently count when they build a tower for their younger friends to knock down.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445638 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1049572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Putney-Roehampton, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder offers her service from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 48 weeks a year. She holds a 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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