Childminder 121424

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 13 November 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 manages her provision effectively. She updates her knowledge and has gained a recognised qualification. This has helped increase her skills in identifying where individual children need support in their learning and closing the gaps swiftly.  Children have access to a range of high-quality resources in a well-organised and stimulating environment. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder encourages them to be involved in their children's development and share information from home. Parents are happy with the very good care their children receive.  The childminder has high expectations of children and a keen desire to see them succeed. She precisely assesses stages of learning, checks progress regularly and provides additional support as required.  Children develop trusting and secure attachments. They settle quickly into familiar

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This provision is good

routines on arrival, independently select activities, are focused and use their time well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support in developing children's creative-thinking skills to aid their learning.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to build on children's counting skills to help extend their mathematical awareness.

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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 support for children in developing their creative-thinking skills to aid their learning further  build on children's early counting skills to aid their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and children engaged in activities in the inside play space.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to one parent and took account of the written views of two other parents received on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her duty to protect children, to keep them safe from harm and to be aware of indicators of extreme views and behaviours. She monitors and evaluates her provision, including the views of parents, focusing on continual improvement for children. For example, she identified improving the outside play area to include more sensory activities equipment to further support children's physical development. The childminder works in close partnership with other providers. She shares information helping them to know the activities children are engaged with, their achievements and next steps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder discusses children's needs, achievements and milestones regularly with parents. She carefully assesses and tracks children's progress and achievements. For example, the childminder uses a colour-coded system, which enables her to identify the gaps in children's learning and to address this rapidly. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she speaks clearly, asks appropriately challenging questions and allows children time to respond. She provides clear explanations to help children understand what they are learning. Children are skilled communicators, confident to extend their learning through discussions and questions. For example, they expertly described their holidays, correctly identifying the countries visited.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers praise and constructive guidance to build confidence, share ideas and direct their learning. She fully values children's contributions. Children behave well and show a high level of respect and tolerance for each other. For example, during snack time and lunchtime, children waited patiently to receive their food and drinks. Children demonstrate that they value each other's opinions and they listen attentively to each other. Children develop good standards of healthy practices and are familiar with the daily routines to manage their personal hygiene. Children receive a wide range of experiences in the local community, which helps them to be ready to move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are articulate and show high levels of motivation, imagination and enthusiasm. They are confident to engage in conversations, asking many questions to satisfy their curiosity, for example discussing a visit to the seaside with grandma. Children independently select the toys they want and tidy them away. For example, they expertly clear away toys into labelled containers, discussing, matching, reading and sorting as they work. This builds on their social, communication and mathematical skills. Children develop the skills they need as they move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121424 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1058734 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Warlingham, Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification.

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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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