Childminder EY475755

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 wide range of toys and resources, in the indoor and outdoor setting that interest and motivate children's play and learning.  The childminder places a good focus on promoting children's mathematical skills. Children develop good skills in solving problems and using mathematics purposefully in their play.  The childminder uses her calm and reassuring manner to help younger children settle happily into her welcoming environment. All children develop secure relationships with the childminder which support their emotional well-being effectively.  Children learn how to manage tasks independently and gain confidence in their own abilities. These skills help to prepare older children for their move to school.  The childminder understands the importance of continuing to improve her practice and skills. She undertakes regular training to build on her knowledge and uses what she

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This provision is good

knows to improve her setting. Outcomes for children are good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has established relationships with other settings that children attend, but does not share information to build consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder does not always gain a great deal of information about children's current abilities, to identify their starting points and plan more precisely for future learning.

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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

 extend the range of information gained from parents when children first start to be able to plan more precisely for children's learning from the very beginning  strengthen the relationships established with other settings that children attend, to routinely share information about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home that children use.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in writing, on the day of the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant, looked at a selection of children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows robust policies and procedures to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the action she would take if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a positive approach to improving her practice. She completes regular training to update her knowledge and skills and meets with other childminders to share good practice. She monitors the skills and knowledge of her assistant. She uses self-evaluation well, gaining the views of parents and children, and checking the quality of her setting to guide improvement. For example, she has improved the outside play space for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly qualified and used her good knowledge and experience to provide a range of activities that consistently motivates children's play. The childminder uses good opportunities to build on children's knowledge through good-quality teaching. For example, older children enjoy finding hidden numbers in the sand tray, and learn how to put them in sequential order. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to monitor children's progress effectively. She is able to identify when children do not make as much progress as expected and puts additional support in place to ensure progress is ongoing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and enjoy their play and learning. They benefit from the childminder's positive approach to teaching them about positive behaviour. Children are kind and courteous. They take turns and share resources, learning to value the needs of others well. The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages them to learn how to do things for themselves. For example, children confidently choose and cut up their fruit snacks and pour their own drinks. The childminder regularly praises children's achievements, building their self-esteem and confidence. Children thoroughly enjoy being physically active outside. The childminder plans a variety of opportunities for children to gain fresh air and exercise, using her local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children make good progress in their learning and development. Children learn how to concentrate and remain focused on tasks for long periods, considering their ages. They show perseverance and determination in activities. They gain skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, such as going to school. For example, children develop early reading skills and can match some letters and sounds. Children show an interest in learning about the wider world, which promotes discussion, to enable children to share their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475755 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 974586 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Haslemere, Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. The childminder is registered to receive funding for free education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a Master's degree in education.

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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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