Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder regularly observes children and uses this information to plan for their further learning. She knows children well and quickly identifies any additional support they need. Children make good progress.  The childminder develops warm relationships with children. Children show they feel settled and emotionally secure.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. Children quickly develop a good vocabulary and are very confident in talking to adults and to each other.  The childminder provides children a wide range of toys and resources that children can choose from independently, which motivates their play and encourages their learning.  Partnerships with parents and other early years settings children attend are good, which promotes continuity of children's care and learning. Parents speak highly of the range of activities and care their children receive.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of every opportunity to extend the development of children's early mathematical skills.  The childminder does not always gather precise information about children's abilities, when they first join the setting, to track their progress at the earliest possible opportunity.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend opportunities for children to use mathematical skills and language as they play  gather more precise information on children's abilities when they first start at the setting, to track their progress right from the start.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder networks with other childminders, conducts research, and attends training, which has a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides for children. The childminder seeks and listens to the views of parents and children and regularly evaluates her provision to drive continuous improvement. For example, children now have further opportunities to make marks during outdoor play, which help to enhance their early writing skills. The childminder supervises children vigilantly and knows how to keep them safe. She conducts regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is secure and is mindful of children's safety when on outings.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She engages in children's play, sits at their level, and successfully captures and holds their interest. For example, children enjoy using blocks to build a house with the childminder. The childminder consistently talks to children and encourages them to think and develop their own ideas and thoughts. Children have many opportunities to use technology. For instance, they investigate buttons and explore different sounds. Young children thoroughly enjoy playing with water. For example, they concentrate well as they catch balls and ducks in their nets with great enthusiasm.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is extremely sensitive to children's needs and children show they feel settled and secure. Children learn to follow effective hygiene procedures. They learn about healthy eating; for example, they discussed healthy options as they created their picnic during role-play activities. The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well. They learn right from wrong, to share, and to be kind and caring to their friends. The childminder teaches children about the wider world. For example, they enjoy regular visits to local groups, the park and woods, where they can climb, run and mix with others. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they regularly take part in evacuation procedures and learn about road safety.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and make independent choices in the well-organised play areas. They develop confidence, enjoy physical activities, and enjoy learning new skills, such as blowing bubbles. Children gain the knowledge, understanding and skills that prepare them well for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY470992 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 973786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The provision operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 5pm, during term time only.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5