Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 17 March 2010

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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 a good programme of professional development. For example, she recently attended training and has extended her provision to include messy play. This helps those children who prefer to learn through their senses and gives them more opportunities for physical development outdoors.  The childminder shows children how things work to help them learn new skills, such as fastening zips or rolling cutters in play dough. Children are well behaved.  The childminder helps children to learn about being safe during play. For example, when playing with pretend hair irons, she reminds children that hair irons are very hot.  Children make good progress. They develop independence, for example, when choosing from a broad range of interesting resources. Children follow their own interests to extend their learning.  The childminder takes children on a wide variety of outings. For example, they attend

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This provision is good

toddler playgroups and visit parks to improve children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend opportunities to help children to develop their speaking skills.  The childminder does not always focus on helping children to engage fully in activities.

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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

 extend opportunities for young children to develop their speaking skills  improve the interaction with children to help focus their attention and fully engage them in all learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation including the safeguarding and complaints procedures.  The inspector and the childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she works with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong relationship with parents. She communicates well with them, sharing information on children's well-being and their learning and development. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved her self-evaluation process. For example, she works closely with other professionals and parents to help her improve her provision and the outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to- date and secure knowledge of how to identify and report child protection concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds to children's needs and supports their learning well. For example, when children choose an activity, the childminder follows their interests and participates in their play to extend their learning. The childminder has a good observation and assessment process. She uses her observations to monitor children's learning and identify any areas where the child is making less progress. This helps her to plan effectively to help all children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder helps young children to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, she helps young children to start to play imaginatively through pretend play and helps them to develop good physical coordination. She encourages children to play with dough, moulding it and using tools to support their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and affectionate to children. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and are settled and happy in her care. For example, they laugh together watching cars slide down a ramp. Children are well behaved. The childminder supports children's personal well-being. For example, she praises children when they do something well, helping to build their self-esteem. The childminder helps young children to manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, such as using the toilet with increasing independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They confidently explore resources to gain a better understanding of their immediate world. They gain good creative skills, for example, they use their imagination to make a snowman with play dough. Young children also play imaginatively, putting money in their purse and the shopping till. Children develop key skills to prepare them for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396154 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1073683 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. The childminder is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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