Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2016 23 November 2011

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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 provides a comfortable, caring environment. She uses a wide range of resources to help support children's learning and development effectively.  Children's personal and emotional development is well supported. The childminder knows and respects children's individual needs and supports them effectively to develop their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder closely observes children as they play. She accurately assesses their development and learning so that they continue to make good progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and takes account of their views. She keeps them informed of the daily activities and provides feedback about their children's progress.  The childminder uses processes for self-evaluation well to support her professional development and improve the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to enable children to be more creative and explore their own ideas.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully involve children in everyday experiences to challenge their growing independence skills as much as possible.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and develop their creative and expressive skills  extend opportunities to support the development of children's independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children and spoke with the childminder about their learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and discussed an observation of an activity.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has a good awareness of possible indicators that may show a child's welfare is at risk and of the procedures to report any concerns. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. For example, she has improved her understanding of completing observations and assessments. The childminder is keen to continue her professional development to help improve her teaching practice. In addition, she meets with other childminders, exchanges ideas and discusses childcare issues, to enhance the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and make choices about their play from a variety of resources. The childminder offers children activities that reflect and extend their current interests. For example, when they play shops and use shopping lists to pick their food, they begin to recognise and match the different fruits and vegetables on their lists. The childminder actively engages in their play to support their communication and language development. For example, she asks suitable questions while encouraging children to repeat words and follow instructions. The childminder works effectively with parents to support children's development. For example, she regularly reviews children's next steps in learning and involves parents regularly to ensure they are all supporting similar goals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home and have warm and nurturing relationships with her. She is very sensitive to individual children's emotional needs and recognises differences in their levels of confidence. Children are well behaved. They benefit from the childminder's consistent praise and encouragement while they play and learn. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages healthy eating and teaches children about good hygiene routines and the importance of regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least the progress which is typical for their age and are ready for their next stage in their learning. They are confident and enjoy regular trips to toddler groups to help develop their social skills. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, they show a keen interest in books, enjoy stories and have great fun singing songs together. They are respectful, caring and develop positive views of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422457 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1040826 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. The childminder is available to work from 8am to 6pm and currently works three days a week, all year round, except for family holidays or bank holidays.

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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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