Childminder EY450866

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 26 February 2013

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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 children with a wide range of activities and high-quality resources to encourage their learning well. They make their own choices about their play and receive good support to develop their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and secure in her care. She makes daily checks of her premises and ensures the environment is safe for children to play in.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with other early years provider where care is shared. She works closely with them to rapidly and successfully reduce any gaps in children's learning and development.  The childminder effectively keeps her childcare knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she attends regular training about child development to improve children's overall learning and care experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to use a wide range of technology for different purposes to extend their learning.  Children have limited opportunities to engage in activities and experiences that reflect their individual family backgrounds and traditions.

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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, operate and use a range of technology  develop further children's understanding of the similarities and differences between their own family traditions and those of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents and others.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to recognise any signs and symptoms of child protection issues. She is confident about what she should do about any concerns she may have. The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of her work and considers ways to make improvements which have a positive impact on improving children's outcomes for their future. For example, she recently introduced the use of safety bands, which helps ensure children remain safe while on outings. She values the view of parents and encourages them to provide feedback to help identify priorities for improvement. This supports the childminder to gain a full picture of her service and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides a wide range of enjoyable opportunities to meet their needs and interests. For example, children enjoy role play with dolls and pretend to take on different roles such as doctors. They perform various tasks such as weighing the dolls and writing up their charts. These activities support children's mathematical and literacy skills. The childminder regularly assesses children's abilities from when they start with her. She completes observations and plans next steps in children's learning to monitor the progress they make. This helps her to identify gaps, evaluate her teaching and make ongoing improvements. The childminder shares information about children's progress effectively with parents and encourages them to share interests and learning from home. Parents are actively involved in supporting their children's development to provide consistency across the settings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close emotional relationships with the childminder and her family. They play cooperatively together and thoroughly enjoy sharing their space and including each other in their play. Children speak to the childminder with respect at all times. They learn good manners and behave well. The childminder develops the children's independence extremely well. For example, children help to prepare their snacks and lunch and pour their own drinks when thirsty. Children benefit from regular physical activity such as through trips to local parks and using the childminder's well-resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development in relation to their starting points. They are confident and concentrate well during activities. Children's creativity is fostered well, for example, as they join in singing their favourite songs while tapping out rhythms on instruments. Children develop useful skills that help to prepare them for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450866 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062842 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Nork Banstead, located in the Borough of Surrey. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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