Childminder EY443110

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 1 October 2012

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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 high expectations for herself and the children in her care.  The childminder provides an interesting range of indoor and outdoor activities. Children thoroughly enjoy these and make good progress. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication, language and numeracy skills.  All children flourish in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment. The childminder successfully supports children's emotional development and well-being. She establishes special and warm relationships with the children. Children are very happy, safe and well behaved in the setting.  The childminder teaches children effectively about the importance of good hygiene. She provides children with healthy meals and snacks. Children show a good understanding of healthy foods.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents, other childminders and other settings that the children attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities are sometimes missed to develop children's creativity and independence.  There are not enough opportunities for children to practise all of their physical skills.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to be creative, expressive and independent in their learning  implement plans to extend children's physical skills, especially for those who like to play outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning in a range of indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector viewed documentation, including policies, planning and records of children's learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. Discussions were held about her practice and the learning seen.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and parents' written feedback.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows enthusiasm and determination in her role. She uses a range of ways to keep up to date with requirements, including sharing good practice with other childminders. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and takes positive steps to bring about improvements. For example, since the previous inspection, she has strengthened partnerships with parents and other settings the children attend. She has clear plans to extend opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a good understanding of child protection procedures and the actions to take should she ever have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching, guidance and support. The childminder knows the children well and assesses their skills accurately. She provides a range of interesting activities which are well suited to their interests and needs. Strong emphasis is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, the childminder reads frequently to children, asks probing questions about the characters and events in the story, and engages in children's role play. Children have plenty of opportunities to acquire and practise mathematical skills. For example, they counted how many skittles they knocked down with a ball and how many remained.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are very happy in the childminder's care. Children are successfully taught good manners. The childminder provides encouragement and praise. Children grow in confidence and self-esteem. They learn to share and take turns. Their good behaviour and positive relationships with others support their learning well. Children are taught the importance of healthy eating and drinking water. For example, during a kitchen role play activity they had good opportunities to select healthy foods from a wide selection.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain knowledge, understanding and skills which prepare them well for the next stage of their learning. Children successfully develop their communication and language skills. For example, they listen to stories, nursery rhymes and hold conversations about their learning. Children use their mathematical skills to solve problems. They recognise and name two-dimensional shapes. Children handle tools, toys and programmable devices with increasing coordination and control. They have a good understanding of hygiene routines and healthy foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443110 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1059172 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Godalming, Surrey. The childminder provides care from Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 6pm, mostly during term times.

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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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