Tuite, Helen Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 17 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 evaluates her provision carefully to ensure it meets children's needs. For example, she has developed the effectiveness of the indoor learning environment.  Teaching is good. It takes account of the needs of children of different ages and enables children to learn well in most areas.  The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children settle in quickly and are at ease in the setting.  Children enjoy each other's company and treat each other with respect and consideration. They behave well and demonstrate caring attitudes.  The childminder checks children's progress regularly and makes good use of her understanding of early years practice. For instance, she uses her observations of children to identify the skills they need to develop further.  Children make good progress given what they know when they start.  Partnerships with parents are good. For instance, communication between the

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This provision is good

childminder and parents helps them work together to meet children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes children cannot explore all areas of their learning effectively when outdoors.  Children are not consistently supported to develop their independent learning effectively.

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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

 help children make the most of all areas of their learning, particularly while they are outdoors  ensure that children develop their independent learning effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the setting and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines, including the provision of snacks.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, a range of policies and other documents.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to parents and looked at the record of parental views collected by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of her training and qualifications to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, she uses regular attendance at conferences to keep her professional knowledge up to date. Good partnership between the childminder and other providers help meet children's needs. For example, the childminder shares information with any other settings attended by children so that they can work together to support children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should any safeguarding concern arise. She assesses possible risks carefully and checks that her premises are kept as safe as possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good teaching enables children of different ages to learn well. For example, during the inspection, the childminder's effective questioning encouraged children to compare their heights and consider how these changed over time. Children find the activities on offer interesting and challenging. For instance, children developed their ability to match letters to objects during an absorbing printing activity. The childminder enables children to develop a love of books and children enjoy using resources that reflect their interests. The childminder has strengthened her assessment of children's development. For example, she has developed the precision of her assessments of children's progress to identify any who may need extra help.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder considers and responds to children's emotional and physical needs well. For example, she provides gentle encouragement and support to develop their confidence and teaches them how to use resources safely. Children share and take turns happily and spontaneously. The childminder encourages children to respect each other. She helps them develop their understanding of different customs and cultures. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the importance of personal hygiene. For example, she explains why it is important to wash hands before eating. The childminder considers individual children's dietary requirements and provides them with healthy and appropriate food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are relaxed, confident and highly motivated. They enjoy learning and make good progress. Children develop skills in speaking and listening, mathematics, science, physical movement, artistic expression and social ability. For example, children are able to compare how different colours mix to produce new ones. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121313 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1048632 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Hindhead, Surrey. The setting operates from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays for most of the year. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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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