Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 enjoy their time in the child-friendly environment, where they are encouraged to develop their individuality and to freely choose their own toys and resources.  The childminder is very committed to her work. She evaluates and reflects on her practice very well. The childminder develops her knowledge to improve her teaching skills and enhance the quality of children's learning experiences.  The childminder monitors children's learning precisely and identifies new experiences that challenge them well. Children make good progress.  The childminder encourages children's knowledge of healthy eating habits well, to help support their health and well-being.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents, which help her to meet individual needs of children well. Parents report positively on how well they are kept informed about their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Links with other early years settings that children also attend are not fully established, to help support better consistency in children's care and development.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to develop the skills and interests of children who prefer outdoor play, to enhance their learning even further.

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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 the partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to help provide more consistency in their care and learning  develop further opportunities to extend the interests and learning needs of children who learn best outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children inside and outside.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's improvement plans and children's learning and care records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has clear procedures in place to report any concerns, to help keep children safe. The childminder follows good risk assessment procedures and teaches children about how to keep themselves safe. The children are involved in practising the emergency evacuation procedure. They recognise the alarm and know what to do and where to meet safely. The childminder regularly monitors the quality of her teaching, to ensure children achieve good outcomes in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She knows what they like to do and how to make learning interesting. The childminder introduces children to mathematics during play and routines. Children count, for example, as they blow bubbles, talk about colours and sizes, such as big and little, and become aware of quantity. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play. She instinctively knows when to allow children time to play on their own and when to join in, to offer further support and challenge. Children develop and practise their skills well. They sing nursery rhymes and learn different words, such as 'floating', 'slowly' and 'softly', as they talk about the bubbles. They have good opportunities to develop their physical skills well during different activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of time to settle in and get to know her, to help them develop trusting relationships. Children are confident and become independent in the security of their surroundings. They learn how to behave well and the childminder establishes consistent boundaries. She encourages children to be respectful, polite, kind and considerate of each other. Children learn to contribute towards helping others; for example, as they help to tidy up their play things. They learn about good health and hygiene routines. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical and emotional health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children think and express their own views well. They relate effectively to others and learn how to be part of a harmonious group. Children are independent; for example, in managing their clothes and using tools to prepare their food very well. They make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473777 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 961533 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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. She lives in West Mosley in Surrey. She works on Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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