Childminder EY373880

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 29 April 2015

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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 uses her good knowledge of how children learn to plan activities based on their interests. This helps to prepare them for future learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant are very nurturing in their approach. Children at a young age behave well, learn to share, and are kind and caring to their friends.  The childminder teaches young children to understand people's similarities and differences. For example, children regularly attend groups in the community, which helps to encourage an understanding of the wider world.  The childminder implements all policies and procedures into her daily practice. She completes regular risk assessments to help ensure she keeps children safe and healthy.  Partnerships with other early settings that children attend are well established, providing a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to develop an early understanding that words and print have meaning.  The childminder does not always gather detailed information about children's existing abilities when they first start at the setting, to monitor their progress at the earliest possible opportunity.

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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

 take every opportunity to enhance children's understanding that words and print have meaning  gather more detailed information on children's abilities and achievements when they first begin at the setting, to track their progress right from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder, her assistant 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, procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the steps to follow should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder reflects effectively on her practice, to identify areas for future development. She has successfully met the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. For example, she completes timely and accurate assessments, including the progress check for children aged two years, to help her identify areas of learning where children may need further support. The childminder reads publications and networks with other professionals, which helps to ensure she keeps up to date with changes in guidance and legislation. She closely supervises the work of her assistant, offering effective support, and takes steps to continue with her own learning and development. This helps to build on the good standard of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding at a young age. For example, children count as they throw balls and build towers. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. For example, the childminder models language well, which helps to develop vocabulary. She competently questions children in ways that encourage thinking skills. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information on children's progress and next steps in learning, and keeps them well informed about their children's daily achievements. Parents are very happy with their children's care and education.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy to see the childminder and her assistant and actively join in with activities. The childminder builds strong relationships with the children in her care, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks and encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. Children benefit from activities in the fresh air. For example, they get lots of exercise during regular visits to parks and walks to the woods. The childminder teaches children about road safety, for example, during walks into the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They learn to be independent at a young age. For example, they manage their own personal needs and learn to operate simple equipment, discovering cause and effect when pressing buttons on toys. Children develop the key skills to support the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373880 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1054727 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. Her provision operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am 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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