Beveridge, Andrea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 22 July 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

 The childminder develops warm relationships with children. They are happy, settled and secure because the childminder meets their individual needs well.  Children make good progress. The childminder plans activities that support the next steps in their development. She provides a good variety of toys and resources and effectively uses children's interests to stimulate their learning.  The childminder is a positive role model and children are well mannered. They behave well and make independent choices about what they want to play with.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder routinely initiates discussions and introduces new words to help build their developing vocabularies.  The childminder has made steady progress to improve her practice and provision since the previous inspection. She has worked steadily with the local authority to develop her understanding of the early years foundation stage. She has improved outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain in-depth information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start so she can enhance her monitoring of their progress.  The children's book area is not sufficiently enticing to encourage children to want to select books for themselves to further their early literacy 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

 gain more information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start in order to monitor children's progress more accurately over time  strengthen further opportunities to develop children's reading skills and build on their interest in reading and books.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in her home.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled documents, including the children's assessment records, the childminder's training record and her policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of information from parents as written in documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a firm knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She is aware of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She actively reflects on her provision to make improvements. For example, she has created more opportunities for engaging children's interest in number and letter recognition since the previous inspection. She works effectively with parents and other professionals to meet children's needs. The childminder seeks and uses the views of parents to inform plans for further improvements. She seeks out training and keeps well informed about all legislative changes that may influence her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder securely monitors children's progress. She identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning well. She uses children's play to develop their language and gives them plenty of time to chat about what they are doing. She involves them in conversations and gives them time to think and respond, for example, as they engage in pretend play with their dolls. Children listen carefully and follow instructions, for example when playing matching 'snap' games with the childminder. The childminder gives children frequent opportunities to count during the day, for instance the number of segments in satsumas during snack time. Children are well supported in developing their writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is kind and responsive to their needs. She organises the environment so the children can be independent and select resources. Children have many opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy healthy snacks and talk about their favourite fruits. Children are active outdoors every day. For example, children enjoy daily outdoor activities in the childminder's garden or in the local park. The childminder uses the local environment well to extend children's understanding of people and communities. She protects them well on outings, teaching them how to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain valuable skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They develop their speaking and listening skills well. Older children successfully learn some sounds and letters. For example, children play games with the childminder which help them to recognise some letters and the sounds in their names. Children relish opportunities for writing and develop good pencil control. They make good progress in mathematics. Older children can accurately count to at least 10 and recognise the appropriate numeral. Children learn to use tools skilfully, for instance, as they use children's safety knives to cut up their fruit and vegetable snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120420 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1048626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Beacon Hill, close to Hindhead in Surrey. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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