Childminder 121708

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 2 December 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

 Since the previous inspection, the childminder has developed her observations and assessment to enable her to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning even further. Children make good progress given their starting points.  The childminder plans an exciting range of activities based on children's developing interests. For example, children explore the movement of water through pipes and drains and discuss the difference between steam and smoke when making a jelly.  The childminder supports children's growing independence effectively. For example, she encourages children to make independent choices in their play and take care of their personal needs, such as putting on coats and fastening zips.  The childminder effectively shares information about children's learning with parents and other early years settings they attend, and successfully plans a range of activities

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This provision is good

that complement their learning. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not specifically focus her professional development on developing her teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not make the most of children's views when reflecting on practice and identifying further priorities for improvement.

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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

 focus more precisely on professional development that helps raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  gather the views of children to build on the self-evaluation processes to target areas for further improvement even more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and childminder playing together.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her and her use of observation and assessment to support children's progress.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks, and children's observations and assessment records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation to establish how she sets targets to bring about improvement and involves parents in this process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She is clear about how to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder carries out detailed risk assessments for her home and garden to help keep children safe. She helps children to learn to keep themselves safe on outings. For example, she teaches them how to cross the road safely. Overall, the childminder continues to update her knowledge to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she makes good use of information provided by the local authority and shares ideas with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of planned and spontaneous opportunities to help children progress in all aspects of their learning. For example, she makes good use of the internet as a resource to help children find out about things of interest such as rattlesnakes. The childminder effectively encourages children's communication and language development. For example, she uses effective questioning to encourage their thinking skills as they discuss the sounds of the rattlesnake. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills successfully. For example, as they select the correct lengths of track when connecting a train track. She provides good opportunities for children to explore nature. For example, they observe and name the birds that visit the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her attention and engage and laugh as they play together. The childminder teaches children about positive behaviours, including showing consideration to others and using good manners. She provides children with lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, which supports their confidence effectively. Children learn about different people and communities, for instance, through local outings and sharing their own experiences from home. Children benefit from lots of opportunities to be physically active. For example, they participate in swimming sessions and enjoy physical challenge when using play-park equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and are working within the range of development typical for their ages. Children learn skills in literacy, for instance, as they sound out and write letters in their name. Children show good concentration and motivation. For instance, they pay attention to detail as they carefully mould playdough figures. Children recognise shapes and numbers confidently and use creative tools well, such as pencils to draw. They acquire the necessary skills in their next steps in learning and in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121708 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1057461 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Horley, Surrey. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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