Childminder EY407670

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2017 20 January 2015

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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 high aspirations for children and effectively implements the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The childminder creates a welcoming and varied learning environment that promotes all areas of learning. Children have access to a wide range of high-quality resources that capture their interest and curiosity.  The childminder gets to know children well. She has improved the use of regular, effective observations and assessments to plan for what each child needs to learn next. This contributes towards the good progress that all children make.  Children arrive with enthusiasm and settle well. They develop good self-care and independence skills through well-organised routines and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice regularly, she does not make the most of opportunities to incorporate the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation process.  Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend children's creative skills during expressive arts and design activities.

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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 further the self-evaluation procedures by seeking the views of parents and children to identify areas where the quality of the learning and teaching could improve  make the most of all opportunities to fully extend children's creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector read parents' written comments to gather their views.  The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy, children's registers, and accident and medication records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked effectively to raise standards since the last inspection. She works hard and with determination to relate children's interests to the activities she plans to extend children's learning further. The childminder is very experienced and a reflective practitioner. She makes good use of training and conducts research to keep her skills up to date. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands child protection procedures and knows how to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress well. The childminder has realistic expectations of what individual children can achieve. Children have good opportunities to interact with others and develop their social skills. For instance, they enjoy meeting other childminders and their children regularly. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. For instance, she encourages children to sort shapes, explore outside areas and to make marks. The childminder effectively questions children to extend their thinking and language development. Children have many opportunities to be imaginative in their play. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about diversity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to share information about children's care needs and routines when children first start. This helps her to get to know children well. She values each child's contributions and celebrates their achievements. Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder and develop good self-confidence and self- assurance. Children enjoy making choices throughout the day and develop good friendships. The childminder is a good role model of behaviour and provides clear and consistent explanations of expectations. Children play cooperatively together and behave well. They develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children have fun taking part in the range of energetic activities and gain confidence in their own abilities. Their emotional and physical needs are met well throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children show sustained levels of involvement and engagement as they enjoy the range of interesting experiences. They are inquisitive, keen to play and explore, and have an eager disposition towards learning. Children develop persistence and keep on trying as they experiment and investigate. All children develop the skills they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407670 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1085646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Bookham, Surrey. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday throughout the year.

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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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