Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 16 March 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 has successfully addressed the action raised at her last inspection. She has reviewed her procedures for administering medication to children, to ensure she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder and her assistant provide an interesting and stimulating environment, including for children who prefer to learn outside, to encourage children's curiosity.  Children are confident, happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder knows them well and effectively supports their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder tracks children's progress well, identifies any areas they are not making typical progress and swiftly puts plans in place to support children's individual learning needs. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Partnerships are effective. The childminder works closely with parents, to keep them

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This provision is good

well informed of children's progress and involve them in their children's learning.  Children enjoy learning how to do some things for themselves; for instance, as they learn to wash their hands and prepare their foods for snack time independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reshape activities to fully challenge children's learning, to help them make even better progress.  The childminder and her assistant do not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding and awareness of space, shape and measurement.

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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

 offer more challenge during everyday activities to build on children's good learning even further  extend children's awareness of shape, space and measurement, to further encourage their mathematical understanding as they play and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and her assistant, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the impact this had on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home that children use.  The inspector took account of written views of parents, provided on the day of the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, sampled documentation, including children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant provide children with a safe and secure environment in which to play and learn. They complete risk assessments of the home, which helps to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant regularly keep their knowledge and skills up to date. They have a thorough knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe and what action they would take if they had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice well and regularly self-evaluates, to improve the quality of her setting. For example, recent changes to the garden foster opportunities for younger children's physical development as they enjoy playing in this environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She talks with her assistant daily to ensure he understands his roles and responsibilities, and encourages him to keep his knowledge and teaching skills up to date. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual learning needs and provides a wide range of play activities that motivate children well. For example, older children enjoy mixing paint and observe the changes in colours as the childminder encourages them to experiment in their creative play. Babies enjoy opportunities to develop their exploratory play. For instance, the childminder encourages them well as they enjoy mixing water and jelly. They explore the textures with their hands, and develop their small muscles and coordination skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle happily and develop secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder helps children to learn about safety. For example, she teaches them how to sit safely on chairs and how to use knives safely when they cut up their food. Children behave well and play together cooperatively. They share toys and resources and learn to value others' needs well. The childminder teaches children about good routines which support their physical health. For instance, she asks children to choose from the healthy drinks and snacks she provides. She also talks to children about the benefits of wearing sun protection and hats when they play outside in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain a good range of skills that prepares them well for their next stages in learning. Children develop good communication skills. For example, they talk about their home lives and experiences as they listen and answer questions confidently. Children learn how to manage some tasks by themselves. For example, they choose their preferred toys and work out how to use these independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 134797 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1054591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and works with an assistant. She lives in Knaphill, near Woking, Surrey. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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