Childminder EY304715

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2017 25 March 2014

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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 a friendly, relaxed and fun environment. Children feel comfortable to communicate freely with her and each other.  The childminder provides a good range of toys and equipment with which children enjoy playing. For example, children have opportunities to take part in activities they like as a group and as individuals.  Partnerships with parents and the schools children attend are good. The sharing of information helps to provide continuity for children.  The childminder supports children to understand her behaviour boundaries and the routine of the day. Children of all ages behave well and play cooperatively. They demonstrate kindness and respect for one another.  The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe in a variety of ways.  The childminder evaluates her provision well. She gains parents' and children's views, to make positive changes to guide improvements to benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not take all opportunities to ensure activities extend children's interests and engagement.  Sometimes, the childminder does not ensure the wide range of resources and materials are easily available to further support children's creativity and enjoyment.

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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

 review the opportunities presented to all children, to help them become more involved in their everyday activities and broaden their experiences  offer more opportunities for children to extend their creative ideas as they play, to support their enjoyment even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used by the children.  The inspector spoke with parents and children to gain their views.  The inspector observed care routines and activities, and discussed with the childminder the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and enjoyment.  The inspector reviewed a sample of records and procedures, and discussed the self- evaluation process with the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of everyone living in the household over the age of sixteen years.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place to help ensure children's safety. She has a strong knowledge of the steps to take should concerns arise about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a great commitment to protecting children. For instance, she follows her safety procedures well when she escorts children from school to her home. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and ensures hazards in the environment are minimised, or removed, to help support children's health and well-being effectively. She regularly evaluates her service and practice to help ensure children's continued enjoyment and to maintain good-quality provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to children about their day at school, to engage them in conversation. The children enjoy playing together, drawing and making different items. The childminder interacts well with the children. For example, as children play games, she helps them to think of clues. Children listen well and help each other to understand the rules of the games as they play. The childminder helps children to be considerate and value one another's similarities and differences. For instance, children discuss past events and acknowledge each other's views about different festivals. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to use numbers to enhance their mathematics skills. Children enjoy using the wide range of books, writing resources and drawing tools that help them to practise the skills they learn in school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms positive relationships with children, who are confident and show they feel secure. She effectively supports their emotional well-being. The childminder gains effective information from parents when children first start that helps her to support children well. The childminder is kind and caring to the children. She respects the times when children want to be quiet and interacts well in their play at other times. The childminder frequently praises children and encourages their self-esteem, confidence and independence. She encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and to develop an awareness of healthy living. For example, children have daily opportunities to walk from school, be active and develop their physical well-being. Children understand the daily routine well. They know where to put their bags and shoes after school. Children enjoy being helpful, for example, as they help to tidy up and set the table for tea.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304715 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1068753 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Banstead, Surrey. She is available for work on Tuesday to Thursday from 3.30am to 6pm, during term time only.

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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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