Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 16 September 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 provides a range of interesting activities for children. Their progress is tracked accurately and the childminder plans effectively for their next stages in learning. As a result, children make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder is a good role model to children. Under her sensitive guidance they listen, follow instructions and are eager to help with tasks, such as tidying away toys. They are extremely well mannered and develop positive friendships with one another.  The childminder has effective systems in place to ensure that parents and others are involved in children's learning. She discusses and shares information with them, which supports a consistent approach. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the level of care and education their children receive.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to self-reflection and has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She listens to and implements

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This provision is good

the ideas of children, parents and the local authority to enhance her setting further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding through activities and daily routines.  Occasionally, the childminder is not precise or consistent in her pronunciation of letter sounds.

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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

 introduce more mathematical ideas and language into daily routines and play activities, to extend children's mathematical understanding  support children's literacy by modelling letter sounds accurately and consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors and observed the outdoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment folders and records, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, the children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed how the childminder works with others to support her self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. She works efficiently with a number of professional agencies to get the best possible support for her families. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has accessed a range of training and personal development opportunities which have had a positive effect on outcomes for children. She rigorously monitors and tracks children's progress across all areas of learning. This helps to ensure that any concerns in their development are identified swiftly and support is timely to help them catch up quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well. She skilfully engages them in purposeful discussions as they play. This challenges their thinking and helps to develop their understanding to a high level. The childminder uses a range of good teaching skills to support children's language and communication. For example, she uses visual prompts such as puppets to engage children in exciting rhyme times. Children are supported to make choices in their play, and they enjoy making colourful patterns with glitter and paint. The childminder creates areas of interest for the children, supporting their emerging curiosity; for example, they play indoor tennis with balloons and small rackets. Children enjoy trips into the community. They have opportunities to develop their literacy skills as they follow the pictures and words on their shopping lists, learning that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's well-being extremely well and children form strong attachments with her. They are settled and confident in her care. Children behave well. They display high levels of confidence and are willing to have a go and try new things. Children's individual care needs and routines are understood and met. Their physical development is also well supported and they enjoy opportunities to play at the park or in the childminder's well-resourced and exciting garden. Children learn about nature as they wait for the hedgehogs to visit the hedgehog hotel. They identify the birds that feed at the bird table and help to tend to the strawberries they are growing for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning from their starting points. They have well-developed language and high levels of understanding. Children are happy and confident and behave well. They show increasing independence and sustain good levels concentration as they play. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348168 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1048980 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Haslemere, Surrey. She is open on weekdays all year round.

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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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