Childminder EY444622

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 25 October 2012

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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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder and her assistant deliver a varied and exciting range of good-quality learning experiences that is well matched to children's individual needs. They interact well with children to support their play.  Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They show a willingness to try new activities and develop new skills. Children behave extremely well. They are taught to share, to be kind to each other and to use good manners.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. The childminder supports and guides parents as they take a shared approach to managing children's learning. The childminder works well with the local authority, schools and other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are fully met.  The childminder and her assistant show a strong commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Detailed evaluation of the provision has led to continuous

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This provision is good

improvements which have had a positive impact on children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors children's learning but does not always quickly identify aspects of slightly slower rates of learning to build on their good progress.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's early mathematical skills.  The childminder does not meet all requirements of the Childcare Register.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance. 27/07/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to learn more about mathematical ideas and language  use assessment of children's progress as effectively as possible in order to identify any aspects of learning where progress is slightly slower, to build on their achievements even more successfully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector made observations of the premises.  The inspector discussed the children's development and how the childminder works with her assistant and other providers.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and attends regular safeguarding training. She knows how to recognise and act on concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well and provides them with a safe environment. Detailed risk assessments are completed for the home and for outings. The childminder maintains a record of early years children's attendance but does not ensure she does so for all older children; this is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice successfully and they work together as an effective team. They regularly reflect on their practice and are currently working towards a recognised quality award. They attend further training and are committed to improving the service families receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children very well and have high expectations about what they can achieve. They readily engage in the children's play, building their confidence and supporting them to discover and investigate. Children enjoy using their senses, for example as they explore rice, learning about weight and measurement. They make animal sounds as they match animals to the picture book and giggle with delight as the assistant 'roars' back. Assessments of children's learning are generally accurate and used to focus on helping children enjoy their learning, explore their interests and make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are very caring and nurturing towards the children in their care. They successfully meet children's care needs as they work closely with parents to follow their home routines. The childminder provides children with regular praise and encouragement, which helps them to feel valued and appreciated. They enjoy lots of opportunities to exercise and play outside in the vibrant, stimulating outdoor play space. The childminder plans rich first-hand experiences to develop children's awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in readiness for school. They are learning the importance of having a healthy lifestyle and following good hygiene routines. They are supported by the childminder and her assistant to be independent, to make their own decisions and to develop their problem-solving skills. Overall, children are developing the key skills needed to prepare them for future learning. For example children are learning to listen and follow instructions very well. They are given time to think and express themselves, and develop confident communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444622 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1055811 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 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Lyne, near St Peter's Hospital, in Chertsey, Surrey. The childminder works with her husband who is her registered assistant. The provision is open all year round.

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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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