Childminder EY437886

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 26 September 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 takes a professional approach to improving her teaching skills. For example, since her last inspection she has gained a level 3 early years qualification. She uses the knowledge she has gained to ensure outcomes for children continually improve.  Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They respond to her cuddles and affection, which helps support them in settling happily into her welcoming home.  The childminder builds children's communication and language skills well. Children are confident communicators and enjoy a variety of activities that build on their good speaking and listening skills.  Children enjoy being able to choose independently from the inviting range of toys and resources that the childminder provides. Children are motivated in their play and make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she does not encourage them to share their children's achievements at home to help provide a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder does not sharply focus on children's next steps, to help them make rapid progress in their learning and development.

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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

 plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make even better progress  encourage parents to share further information about their children's achievements at home to develop a shared and more consistent approach to their learning.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to improve the quality of her practice. She has taken steps to address the recommendations from her previous inspection. For example, she has improved how she teaches children about the wider community. For example, children learn to value and respect the differences between themselves and other people. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe, including what action she would take if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the progress that children make and the quality of her setting, to ensure she maintains a good-quality learning environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good opportunities to build on children's knowledge and skills. She plans activities that interest children. For instance, children enjoy sharing favourite books as the childminder brings stories to life. She uses character voices and animal sounds to engage children well, encouraging their involvement in completing rhyming phrases. Children are keen to join in with activities and concentrate on activities for short periods. For example, the childminder encourages them to cut pretend foods, to develop their physical coordination. She makes accurate observations of children's learning to assess and monitor the progress they make. The childminder shares this information with parents to keep them informed of their children's key achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder follows children's care routines well to support their well-being. Children are keen to explore and gain good spatial awareness. For instance, they pretend to go to the shops as they push their dolls in buggies, navigating their way and confidently negotiating the space in the childminder's home. The childminder teaches children about the natural world and living a healthy lifestyle to support their physical well-being. For instance, they learn how fruit and vegetables grow, which they harvest and enjoy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning. For example, they learn independence skills and manage some age-appropriate tasks for themselves such as learning how to put on their shoes. Children learn to count and recognise some shapes. They learn how to use and handle books, and enjoy opportunities to share stories, which help to nurture their interest in reading and writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437886 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1059083 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wonersh, Surrey. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an 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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