Childminder EY451316

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2017 25 March 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 has a strong understanding of the progress children make. She uses this information to provide activities and experiences to meet the children's developmental needs and move them forward in their learning.  The childminder has developed her partnerships with parents greatly since the previous inspection. She has introduced effective strategies to include parents in their children's learning more. For example, parents have a good understanding of what children's priorities for development are and how they can continue learning at home.  Children make good progress. They develop greatly in terms of confidence and social skills during their time with the childminder.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they always wash their hands before meal times and discuss the healthiness of foods.  The childminder shows a strong desire to develop her skills and knowledge in order to

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This provision is good

grow as a practitioner. For example, she is currently working towards gaining an early years qualification at level 3.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children rely on the childminder to help them and do not act independently to try to solve the problems they encounter.  Children do not have many opportunities to express fully their own ideas about how they want to represent objects and experiences.

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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 for children to develop independence, such as in finding solutions to problems they encounter throughout their daily learning experiences  allow the children more freedom to fully express their own views, particularly to share their ideas about how objects and experiences should be represented.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outside play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the signs that show a child's welfare may be it at risk and of the procedures to follow in the event of such a concern. Children develop a strong understanding of the safety procedures in the setting and consider how to stay safe. For example, they discuss what they would do if there was a fire. The childminder shows a strong ability to reflect on her practice and consider ways forward. For example, she has changed her assessment systems to ensure parents are more greatly involved in monitoring children's progress. The childminder follows strategies to help children benefit from continuity in care. For example, she shares her assessments with the staff in the other settings children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show focus and have fun in the activities the childminder provides for them. For example, they focus intently on imaginative play when they dress up and guard treasure from the pirates they can see through their telescopes. The childminder uses a range of effective teaching strategies to encourage children to extend their learning. For example, she uses questions well. Children have strong opportunities to learn about differences that exist between how people live. For example, they chat enthusiastically about Chinese New Year celebrations and proudly display the dragons they have made. Children show great pride in their achievements. For example, when they make use of stickers to learn about shapes, they proudly stick their pictures to the wall for all to see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts enthusiastically with the children. They all have a lovely time as they play together. For example, they enjoy tea parties and the childminder pretends to eat many playdough cakes making sure they all sound equally as delicious. Strong relationships exist between the children and the childminder. The children behave very well. They are friendly and caring. For example, they congratulate each other on the achievements they make. Children tell each other 'well done' when they use scissors well. The childminder follows successful strategies to prepare children for when they move on to larger settings, such as school. For example, she takes children to a range of locations where they can meet new people and get used to busier environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy stories and show a good understanding of what is happening in them. For instance, they act out a favourite story confidently using props. Children understand that words carry meaning. For example, they tell the childminder what they have written on their paper. Children develop skills for future literacy. Children frequently use numbers in their play and begin to count confidently ready for future numeracy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451316 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062882 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2012. She lives in Leatherhead. The childminder accepts early years funding for children aged three and four years. Her service is currently open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round. She also cares for older children during out-of-school hours.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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