Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 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 feel safe and share a warm and caring relationship with the childminder. Children are unfailingly polite and the childminder manages their behaviour sensitively. For example, she gently suggested that children moved further apart when they were both doing different puzzles at the table.  The childminder is ambitious. She is keen to improve her skills and the outcomes for children. For instance, she undertakes her own research and seeks out local training opportunities.  The environment is welcoming. Children are confident and they easily find toys to support their play. For example, they explore role play activities independently.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources, inside and outside, to help support children's learning and development. Children work comfortably within the range of development appropriate to their age and make at least typical progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always challenge children's learning further to help expand their thinking and to allow them more time to formulate their responses.  The childminder does not always seek alternative ways to encourage parents to contribute to the assessment process and share information about their children's learning at home.

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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

 challenge children's learning to help further expand their thinking and to allow them time to formulate their responses  explore further ways to involve all parents to contribute to the assessment process and to share information about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector sampled documents relating to the safeguarding and supervision of children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation of her practice and her documents relating to planning and children's progress.  The inspector read the comments made by parents, and took account of all 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures for keeping children safe. She understands the correct action to take if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Parents appreciate the homely atmosphere that the childminder provides and the values she encourages in their children, such as honesty. The childminder shares information, such as children's developmental information, with other settings, including school. This helps to support continuity in care and learning. The childminder is reflective about her practice and is constantly striving for improvement. She continually assesses her setting and seeks the views of children and parents to help her effectively target areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder swiftly establishes children's starting points in learning. She regularly observes and assesses children's learning and plans effectively for their individual development. The childminder monitors children's progress and she makes resources readily available to help close any gaps in learning. For example, she prominently placed a book to help support children's recognition of colours, which helped to engage their interest. Children lead their own learning, sometimes using their own experiences; for instance, re-enacting the routine of putting a baby to sleep.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. She provides a clean, hygienic environment and a healthy diet. She helps children to understand the importance of eating healthily. Children independently manage their own personal hygiene. The childminder establishes clear routines, which children understand and respond to. For example, they sit at the table to eat and chat together sociably. Children collaborate, cooperate and concentrate for extended periods of time. For example, they decided on which toys they were going to take into their 'den' together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared effectively for the next stage of their education, including school. For example, children accurately count how many spoonfuls of raisins they put into their bowls. Children listen and respond to stories and independently choose their own toys and put them away. Children enjoy dressing up as different, popular characters and singing associated songs. They like the varied activities they can choose from to practise their mark making and writing skills. Children happily respond to requests, such as when asked to tidy up before snack time or to put their cups next to the sink.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481808 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 994349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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, in Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am 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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