Childminder EY400587

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2017 10 February 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 is enthusiastic and welcoming to children. She takes time getting to know children well and builds strong bonds with them. Children are very happy, settled and secure in her care.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning and supports parents to continue their learning at home. She encourages parents to contribute their own observations of their child's development, to further support her assessments of children's learning.  The childminder promotes children's early language development well. For example, she repeats their speech back to them and introduces new words and full sentences. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder takes children to various playgroups within the local community. Children meet and interact with new people and effectively build their early social skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on her practice well and identifies areas for further improvement. She uses this information to help make positive changes to her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide an environment that allows children to learn as much as possible.  The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating on their good health.

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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

 provide an environment that enables children to become deeply involved in their activities  give children further support in understanding the importance and benefits of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including children's records. He discussed the safeguarding policies and procedures with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder accurately evaluates her provision and makes improvements to help children's outcomes. She has recently improved the way she assesses children's development. For example, she has introduced a new system which has helped her to quickly identify any gaps in development and plan precise next steps for children's learning. The childminder continues to develop her practice and childcare knowledge. She regularly researches into best practice and shares new ideas with other childminders. For example, she recently introduced new resources to help her set up more complex outdoor activities for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She has an up-to-date understanding of legislation and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's learning and knows them well as individuals. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests and development to help plan activities to encourage further progress. For example, children enjoy exploring playdough. The childminder challenges them to roll the playdough into balls and then squash them flat. She encourages children's mathematical skills very well. For instance, she compares the size of playdough balls for children and counts as they rip them into pieces. The childminder joins in well with children's play and skilfully extends their learning. For example, she names the colours of the blocks they use as they build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a strong role model for children. She praises their good behaviour and gently reminds them of what is expected. Children behave well. They listen closely to what the childminder says and show respect for her home. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she encourages daily outdoor play and exercise in the garden. Children show good physical development and awareness of safety, such as when they carefully climb up the ladder to the slide. Children are very independent and enjoy helping to cut up a banana for their snack from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are well motivated in their learning and concentrate well. For example, they happily fit building blocks together and take time building tall towers. They are developing good early writing skills and enjoy making different marks with chalk. Children show good control over playdough tools and are creative. They are beginning to recognise colours and enjoy listening to stories, looking closely at the pictures. Children take pride in their achievements and are quickly learning the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400587 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1094080 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives near Redhill in Surrey. The childminder provides care for children between 8am and 7pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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