Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 23 November 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to improve her practice. For example, she maintains a full written record of children's attendance and has made positive changes to raise the quality of her provision and the experiences that she provides for children.  The childminder accurately assesses children's development and successfully plans for their future learning. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For example, children enjoy many outings in the community and daily opportunities for outdoor play.  The childminder works closely with parents to help maintain a consistent approach to help children to learn and achieve.  Children form close, caring relationships with the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance, and show they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend, which helps

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This provision is good

to support a shared approach towards children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seize opportunities to encourage children to explore mathematical ideas.  The childminder does not consistently support children to understand the importance of following good hygiene routines.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to extend children's early mathematical development  develop young children's understanding of personal hygiene to help them manage their hygiene needs more confidently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and held discussions with her in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities, and discussed children's learning, progress and behaviour.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and 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 has a clear understanding of who to contact if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. She checks the environment on a regular basis and takes steps to minimise risks to children. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her professional development. For example, she networks with other childminders in the local community and completes research. This has helped her to improve her knowledge and practices, such as providing better learning experiences during outdoor play. The childminder monitors children's progress to close any gaps in their learning. She accurately evaluates her service and seeks the views of parents and children to help her develop her practice. Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She knows the children well and provides a good variety of activities that meet their individual learning needs. For example, children are active and keen explorers, and spend time engaged in construction play. The childminder extends children's creativity and develops their small muscles well. For example, children thoroughly enjoy investigating with sand and water. The childminder helps to support communication and language skills. For example, she asks children meaningful and relevant questions and encourages young children to express their ideas. Children enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to settle in quickly. For example, she gathers information from parents about their children's individual needs before they start. The childminder is affectionate, caring and offers children comfort. For example, she offers cuddles to young children when they show signs of tiredness. The childminder provides children with healthy drinks, meals and snacks. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. For example, she offers consistent praise for their achievements and gentle reminders about sharing, turn taking and being kind to one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong language and communication skills and learn new words quickly. They are eager to learn and have very good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children use their imagination as they play. For example, they pretend that they are going for a walk with their babies. Children develop good coordination and attention skills. For example, they collect water, and create and jump in muddy puddles. Children gain the skill they need ready for nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425241 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1057853 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Godalming, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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