Childminder EY483609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 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

 The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children freely and happily choose their own toys to play with. For example, they find the kettle and plates in the 'kitchen' and pretend to make tea for the childminder.  The childminder is ambitious. She is keen to build on her skills and improve outcomes for the children. For example, she attends training courses to help her extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder has links with other childminders, which she uses to develop her practice further and share ideas.  Children behave well. The childminder understands how to help children learn to share, take turns and consider the feelings and views of others. For example, during play, she talks to children about why they need to share toys and praises them for their good behaviour.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are engaged, motivated and interested, and concentrate on activities of their choosing for long

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed partnerships with other settings to share information and support continuity of care and progress.  Children do not always have a wide range of opportunities to extend their understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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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 further the partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide greater continuity in their care and learning  improve the opportunities for children to extend their understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector sampled documents relating to the safeguarding of children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation of her practice and sampled documents relating to planning and children's progress.  The inspector read the comments made by parents and took account of their views.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her observations of a specific activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares a range of information with them, which helps parents to be involved in their children's learning. Parents comment that they are pleased with the frequent and comprehensive information they receive about their children's development and progress. The childminder is reflective and makes good use of her self-evaluation procedure. She includes parents and children in the process, which helps her to identify aspects of her practice to develop further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended training and has a clear understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time at the start of each new care arrangement to find out what children know and can do. This helps her to establish their starting points and plan for the next steps in their learning. Children enjoy a good balance of self-chosen play and activities, which the childminder leads. For example, she makes good use of a cooking activity to encourage children's communication and language skills. Children enjoy making their own pizzas for lunch. They follow the childminder's instructions and put the ingredients on the pizza base in the right order. The childminder reminds them to leave the kitchen while she puts the pizzas in the oven, which helps to develop children's understanding of staying safe. At other times, children lead their own play. For instance, they happily play together, riding round the garden in sit-and-ride toys. They avoid each other, negotiate bends and park their toys neatly side by side.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a clean and hygienic environment. She encourages children to be independent. For example, they cut up their bananas at snack time and wipe their hands before and after eating. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals, which help to support their good health and physical well-being, including those with particular dietary needs. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of staying safe in the garden. For instance, she reminds children put on sun cream and wear their hats on hot days.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. Children are confident and develop good independence skills, according to their age and stage of development. They learn to recognise colours and start to develop an awareness of numbers and counting. Children develop good social skills; for example, they happily share toys and take part in role play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483609 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 997724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Horley, Surrey. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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