Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 10 February 2016

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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 made improvements since her last inspection, which have had a positive impact on outcomes for children. For example, she has developed her safeguarding knowledge and teaching skills.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and includes them fully in their children's learning. For example, they complete regular assessments on children's development and together they decide next steps. Children make good progress.  Children are independent and confidently explore their surroundings. They have secure attachments with the childminder and include her in their play.  The childminder has strong links with other settings that children attend. She talks to them regularly to share information about children's development. The childminder also receives guidance and support from them to help her further improve her practice.  Children have plenty of opportunities to access the outdoor area and develop their

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This provision is good

physical skills. For example, there is a variety of large apparatus in the garden and children often visit local parks and woodland to explore further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children enough time to think and respond to her questions.  Children are not always fully supported to help them learn to understand and manage their feelings and to share.

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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

 give children time to think through their ideas to help them solve problems and answer questions  provide greater support for younger children to help them learn to understand the importance of sharing and of managing their feelings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and jointly considered the impact of some activities on children's learning.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding policy and improvement plans.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has successfully developed her knowledge on all areas of child protection, which she shares with parents. For example, she has attended training and has written a comprehensive policy to meet the requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder risk assesses her home each day, which helps to identify and minimise hazards. The childminder has a positive attitude towards developing her practice and provision, which takes into account the views of parents. For example, she has devised a questionnaire for them to provide feedback and suggestions. The childminder regularly reviews children's development and clearly identifies next steps and adapts plans if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed her knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children between the age of two and three years. She provides a good range of activities, which successfully engage children in learning. The childminder skilfully adapts her teaching to suit the different ages and development stages of children. For example, while playing with animals, the childminder asked younger children to have a go at recognising the noises and older children to have a go at counting the animals. The childminder helps older children to extend their learning and understanding. For example, she introduces positional language into their play to help them describe their actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They have secure relationships with her and with other children. Children have a good understanding of what the childminder expects from them. For example, they help to tidy away resources before getting out new ones. Children learn good hygiene procedures. They know to wash their hands before eating and understand that they have to sit down at the table to eat their food. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she involves children in emergency evacuation practices and teaches them how to use online technology safely. The childminder works closely with parents to help them provide their children with healthy food in their packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for their future learning and move to school. They are confident, curious and keen learners. Children enjoy leading their own play and making independent decisions. For example, when exploring puffed rice, they choose whether to crunch or pour it and spoon into containers. Children enjoy reading books and understand that print carries meaning. For example, they see numbers of particular objects and follow textured pages with their fingers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507239 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1057576 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Dorking, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am until 6pm, and from 8am until midday on Friday.

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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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