Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 25 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 has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She implements procedures thoroughly, such as managing accidents and incidents, and carries out rigorous risk assessments to help keep children safe.  The childminder observes children carefully. She uses her assessments of children's progress to plan activities that encourage their development. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports children's emotional development effectively. For example, children are happy, settled, and form strong attachments with the childminder.  The childminder evaluates her practice to identify what works well and areas for development. She makes improvements to enhance outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly involve parents in their children's development; for example, to identify their next steps in learning to help provide a consistent approach to their learning and development.  The childminder provides limited opportunities to help children recognise the similarities and differences in people that live in their community and the wider world, to build on their awareness of the diversity.

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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 the opportunities to involve parents in their children's development to support a more consistent approach to meeting their learning and development needs  help children to learn about the diversity between people that exists in their community and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities, and held discussions about children's learning and behaviour.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about activities, and children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She thoroughly understands the processes to follow if she has concerns for the welfare of a child. For example, she is vigilant and knows to closely monitor any changes in children's views and beliefs to help keep them safe. The childminder is committed to professional development, for example, she completes research to keep up to date. She monitors her assistants and uses her knowledge to shares ideas to enhance their teaching practice. The childminder has reflected on her practice and made improvements since the last inspection. For example, she carefully monitors children's progress and gives them support to close any emerging gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of experiences, which children eagerly take part in and explore. She uses opportunities that present themselves to help children learn about the natural world. For example, she talked to children about the frost on the ground and they were very inquisitive and quick to investigate. The childminder interacts with children very well and gives them time to explore independently. She supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she helps them to recall their experiences, and she introduces words such as 'pop', 'bang', and 'crackly', when they talk about fireworks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and gives children cuddles to help provide reassurance. She pays good attention to children's health and emotional well-being. For example, she provides children with regular rest, healthy snacks, outdoor experiences, and good standards of hygiene. The childminder has high expectations, which she helps children to understand. For example, she teaches basic ground rules that help children learn to behave very well. She teaches children the importance of being kind, helpful and respectful of each other. For example, she encourages older children to help the younger ones to put on their shoes. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as how to cross the road safely while they are out.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and are excited when they master new skills. For example, younger children show their joy when they climb up the ladder. Children gain good mathematical skills, for example, they learn to count, sort and match. Older children are confident speakers. For instance, they answer questions clearly and express their ideas. Children socialise well and are independent. For example, they make choices about their play. Children learn good skills that prepare them well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443681 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1059197 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Banstead, Surrey. The childminder operates four days a week, from 7am to 6pm, during school term time only.

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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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