Childminder EY288512

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 10 September 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

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses effective methods to track and monitor children's progress. This helps her to swiftly identify and address any potential gaps in their development.  The childminder works well with parents. She builds trusting and supportive relationships with them. The childminder informs parents daily about what their children enjoy doing and how to continue their learning at home.  The childminder successfully supports children's language and communication development. For example, she holds meaningful conversations with children, repeats back what they say and makes good use of questioning skills to encourage their own thoughts and ideas.  Behaviour is good. Children learn about their similarities and differences. They learn to be kind and respectful of others, share toys and take turns. The childminder is a positive role model and provides lots of praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established highly effective partnerships with other early years settings children attend, to increase the support for children's learning.  The childminder does not provide enriching opportunities for children to engage in using numbers and numerals during their play to further support their mathematical development.

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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

 develop secure partnerships with other early years provisions children also attend to support continuity of learning  provide further opportunities and experiences for children to develop their mathematical skills during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. They also spoke about how the childminder evaluates her provision to maintain continuous improvement.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses a range of policies and procedures well to support safe practice. She understands her responsibilities to share any concerns that may arise about children's welfare and what procedures she needs to follow. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards. The childminder reflects on her own practice and gains the view of parents to help make any necessary improvements to her service. Parents' written comments read during the inspection reflect that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. For example, she attends training and networks with other local childminders to ensure she understands and implements any changes to legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. Her observation and assessments of children's progress is precise and clearly highlights children's next steps in learning. She plans activities which follow children's current interests and provides them with appropriate challenge. The childminder enables children to finish activities at their own pace and to revisit activities which interest them, to help consolidate their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes time to build good relationships with children. They seek her attention and welcome her into their play. The childminder is warm and caring towards the children and responds well to their needs. Children use their manners well and are kind and considerate to each other. The childminder gathers a good amount of information from parents to help her meet children's individual needs. Children learn about healthy practices. For example, they engage in discussions about the need to wash their hands before they eat and of the importance of eating healthy foods to give them energy. Children get plenty of fresh air and opportunities to practise their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and capabilities. They form good friendships with their peers, are confident and show high levels of self-esteem. Children are motivated to learn. They are developing the confidence to use letters and sounds in their play. For example, children use their hands and utensils to uncover letters and objects which are buried in a tray of dry rice. They say 'b' for banana and ball and 'c' for car and cat spontaneously. Children spend sustained time at the activity and enjoy the sensory feel of the rice on their hands. They thoroughly enjoy exploring and having fun and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288512 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1079521 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Brookwood, near Woking, Surrey. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday for most of the year, except family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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