Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 6 December 2010

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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's teaching is good. She uses a wide range of teaching techniques to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each child in her care. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children behave extremely well. They are considerate towards one another and learn to share and take turns. The childminder has high expectations of all children and is a very good role model to them.  Children develop good communication skills. The childminder skilfully models language throughout the day. For example, she repeats words and actions to support children's early speaking and listening skills.  The childminder constantly improves her knowledge and skills. For example, she takes good advantage of training opportunities and links up with other childminders to share good practice. This has a positive impact on the children in her care and helps her to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always actively seek the views of parents and children to help her in deciding what could be improved at the setting.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to introduce mathematical ideas and language into children's play.

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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

 increase opportunities for parents and children to be involved in the self-evaluation process, to help inform decisions about what to improve  introduce more mathematical ideas and language into daily activities, to develop children's early mathematical knowledge and skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including self-evaluation, policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding training so that she knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She uses risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards to children in the setting and on outings. The childminder knows the children in her care very well and forms effective partnerships with parents. She gathers all important information when a child first comes into her care so that she is able to meet their individual needs effectively. She monitors children's progress so that she can swiftly provide any additional help or support they may need in their learning. She shares detailed information about children's progress with their parents. The childminder is developing good partnerships with other early years settings that children attend. She uses self-evaluation to reflect on the quality of her service so that she can prioritise improvements for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and provides activities and resources that she knows they will enjoy. For example, she uses children's love of dolls and accessories to help develop their communication and language skills. This also helps to capture children's attention, so they stay engaged in the activity. The childminder plays alongside children to further support and extend their learning. For example, she encourages them to feed the doll with a spoon, to help very young children to practise the skills they need to feed themselves at mealtimes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settle quickly in this welcoming environment. The childminder maintains regular two-way communication with parents, working closely with them to provide children with consistent care. Children begin to understand what keeping healthy means. For example, the childminder ensures that they have healthy snacks and meals and drink plenty of water. The childminder also provides daily access to the outdoor environment, where children enjoy fresh air and develop their physical skills. Children learn about the wider community and they develop the ability to socialise with other people. They have opportunities to make new friends as, for example, they visit various social groups in the area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are encouraged to be independent, to try new experiences and to persevere when faced with challenges. This helps to motivate children and enables them to cope well in different learning environments. Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning and for moving on to school. They form very secure emotional attachments to this kind and caring childminder, and thoroughly enjoy their time with her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407816 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1030044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Woking, Surrey. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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