Childminder EY447179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 7 January 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 is skilful at identifying children's interests and individual needs and providing activities to support what children need to learn next based on these. For example, she provides a stimulating environment where resources are of a high standard and quality. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is caring, kind and thoughtful. Children are well behaved and happy in her care. They show great kindness and affection towards others and form close friendships.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other settings where children attend. This helps her successfully complement children's care and learning  The childminder regularly develops her skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for children. For example, she reads relevant documents, carries out research and attends training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to engage in sensory play opportunities as part of their expressive arts and design development.  The childminder does not successfully obtain detailed information from parents about their children's learning and achievements at home, to help her build on their experiences and the planning process.

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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 a range of media and materials to develop their sensory experiences  seek ongoing information from parents about their children's interests and learning at home, to enhance children's assessments and planning for their future learning.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures updated. She knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. The childminder provides a safe environment and carries out thorough risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards. This helps keep children safe from harm. She drives improvement by regularly evaluating her practice. She seeks the views of the parents to help her to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have good opportunities to develop an understanding of the world. For example, they learn about how fruits and vegetables grow as they plant and tend to them in the childminder's garden. Children's creativity is also supported well. For instance, children enjoy exploring musical instruments as they experiment with sound. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of stimulating activities to help build on children's existing skills and interests. The childminder carries out regular observations and closely monitors children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. She shares information about children's progress with parents to encourage them to extend the learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. She offers daily opportunities for children to be physically active, such as by using her garden and visiting a range of parks and community groups. The childminder helps children to learn about various people and communities. For instance, during Chinese New Year, children visited local shops to try various foods from China. They also made Olympic torches and flags for a number of countries during the Paralympics. These activities support children to respect and value each other's cultures and their own differences. The childminder encourages children to build confidence in their own abilities, such as providing them with positive praise and encouragement. Children have good opportunities to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them and develops their knowledge of 'stranger danger' during outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop useful skills that prepare them well for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school. They make good progress and develop their communication and language skills well. For example, younger children excitedly babble and repeat words said by the childminder. They also learn early mathematics. For example, they enjoy completing puzzles and other activities that help them learn about shape, size, matching and sorting. Children are sociable, inquisitive and independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447179 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Caterham, located in the county of Surrey, District of Tandridge. The childminder operates Monday to Wednesday, 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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