Smith, Deborah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 18 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 observes children's play carefully and monitors their development. She plans opportunities to support what children need to learn next. Children make good progress.  The childminder supervises children closely and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to help keep children safe.  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 is kind and caring. She supports children well to form a close bond and secure attachment with her. For example, she offers plenty of praise and reassuring cuddles when needed.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to support her professional development and improve the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully involve children in everyday experiences to challenge their growing independence skills as much as possible.  Children who are learning English as an additional language do not have many opportunities to hear and use their home language to further support their confidence with communicating with others.

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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

 support further children's development in their home language to enhance their self- confidence and communication  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 children's 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 checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions from her previous inspection and is confident in understanding all aspects of safeguarding. 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 worked hard to improve her understanding of completing observations and assessments and has effective methods in place. The childminder is keen to continue to develop her skills. She meets up with other childminders to exchange ideas and discuss childcare issues. She also researches childcare issues on the internet to enhance the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of activities and resources that she uses effectively to meet children's learning needs. She plans interesting activities to help children make sense of the world around them. For example, they enjoyed exploring objects and sensory resources relating to the winter weather. The childminder actively engages in their play to help support their vocabulary and incorporates mathematical awareness into their play. For example, children explored different winter scarves and looked to see which were the longest and shortest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She knows the children well and follows their individual routines, such as for eating and sleeping. This enables each child to receive consistent care, which contributes to their physical well-being. The childminder role models kindness and respect, and teaches children about good manners. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. The childminder provides opportunities to help children adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages healthy eating and teaches children about good hygiene routines. Children develop a good understanding of the importance of regular exercise. For example, they benefit from taking part in daily walks to and from school and outdoor visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. For example, they enjoy regular trips out to toddler groups to develop their social skills. Overall, children develop good communication and language skills. For example, they are interested in books and enjoy reading stories with the childminder. Children behave extremely well and enjoy all of the activities available to them. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368105 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1057767 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Staines, in Surrey. She works from Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family 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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