Childminder EY478777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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

 Children are keen to play and engage happily in a variety of well-thought-out activities that motivate their play. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides children with a welcoming environment. She is kind and calm and supports children's positive behaviour through regular praise and encouragement.  Children learn how to be independent and manage some age-appropriate tasks for themselves. This helps older children to be well prepared for their next stage in learning. Outcomes for children are good.  The childminder encourages younger children's sensory play well. For example, she provides a variety of resources which encourage children to gain confidence in trying new things through their play and exploration.  The childminder uses a wide variety of methods to share children's key achievements with parents regularly. This helps to support children's learning at home effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her observations and assessments of children's learning to sharply focus on their next steps in learning, to help them make even better progress.  The childminder has not fully considered how to ensure a highly established programme of professional development is used to increase her knowledge and teaching skills to meet the individual needs of all children in her care.

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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

 develop planning further to focus more precisely on children's next steps in learning, to help them make even better progress  strengthen the already good programme for professional development to make sure that knowledge and practice consistently improve teaching skills in areas that will benefit children most.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training to keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. Policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to keep children safe and she knows the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing children with a good quality learning environment. She monitors the skills and knowledge of her assistant. She gains the views of parents, children and her assistant to guide future improvement. For example, since registration she has added a variety of toys and resources to her indoor and outdoor environment to build on children's interests and inspire their self-chosen play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated and engaged in their play. They engage in a variety of well- thought-out activities that the childminder and her assistant provide. For example, children enjoy the jungle activity as they learn about new animals and confidently match the different patterns found on animals' skins to the individual animals. Children enjoy a variety of opportunities to learn about the natural world through hands-on experiences. For instance, they enjoy collecting the eggs from the chickens in the childminder's garden. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning and has a good overview of their development. Where children do not make as much progress as expected, additional support is put in place to ensure good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Older children develop secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who provide reassurance and support their emotional needs well. The childminder follows younger children's home routines well, working in partnership with parents to provide consistent care. Children settle happily into the childminder's welcoming home and build strong friendships. They learn how to play cooperatively and take turns and share toys and resources well. Children learn from a young age how to be independent. For example, the childminder teaches them how to prepare their snacks and pour their own drinks. Children benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active and gain fresh air and exercise, for example, when playing in the childminder's garden or in the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children gain skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning. They develop good social skills as they learn to take part in joint activities with their friends. Children learn how to use some counting skills, recognise colours and enjoy opportunities to share favourite stories. Children show an interest in activities and are able to concentrate for short periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478777 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 979044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Haselemere, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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