Guyett, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 26 November 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is highly organised and committed to her role. She makes good use of the available space to provide children with a wide range of age-appropriate toys and varied learning experiences.  The childminder observes and monitors children's play accurately, to help identify and address any potential gaps in their learning. Children make good progress and develop important skills in readiness for school.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder values parents' involvement highly. She keeps them well informed about their children's achievements and of how to build on their success.  Children develop very positive attitudes to learning. They explore the play environments with great confidence and find activities that challenge them. Children consistently show high levels of curiosity and imagination.  The childminder works well with other professionals at settings that children attend.

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This provision is good

She shares information with them to support good outcomes for children.  The childminder completes daily checks to minimise risks to children. She supervises children well to ensure their safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's engagement during activities, to increase their understanding of the world around them.

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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

 make better use of opportunities that arise during children's activities to engage them further, to extend their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and examined how she evaluates the quality of her provision, and targets areas for improvement.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector read written feedback from parents to obtain their views about the service.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and policies, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibility to protect children and know how to keep them safe. They know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children in their care. The childminder guides her assistant effectively, to help him support children's all-round learning. The childminder attends training and seeks advice from other professionals to update her knowledge and childcare practices. Following training, she increased the use of print in the environment to ignite children's interest in words, supporting, for example, their early literacy skills. The childminder makes good use of the self-evaluation process, to identify strengths and bring about positive changes, to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes detailed assessments of what children learn and can do. She uses the information effectively to plan for children's individual needs to take the next step in their learning. For example, when children showed a great interest in role play, she provided them with a wide range of resources to extend their imaginations and creativity. The childminder supports children's interest in technology effectively. For example, children explore and investigate digital devices, and they clearly enjoy the challenge of finding and listening to their favourite rhymes. Children learn about early mathematical ideas in enjoyable ways. For example, the childminder encourages them to count the fruits they have for snack, and children use numbers spontaneously during activities. The childminder repeats words for children to learn, for example, to develop their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. For example, during role play, they were extremely complimentary about each other and used their great skills to dress up in their favourite costumes. They were extremely happy and delighted with their efforts. The childminder forms superb emotional attachments with children, who are extremely responsive to her. Children listen attentively and have a wonderful time with her. The childminder has a very high regard for children's healthy lifestyles. She ensures children have nutritious and balanced meals, and considers portion sizes carefully. Children benefit greatly from outdoor play, which supports, for example, their social and physical skills successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children of all ages are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including their eventual move to school. They are extremely active and highly motivated learners. Children make independent decisions in their play. They are very keen to help with tidying up the toys and taking responsibility for their personal care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369620 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062142 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Epsom, Surrey. The childminder offers her service from Monday to Friday, 7.15am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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