Childminder EY485657

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not fully considered her procedures for evacuation to ensure they are robust and children can evacuate safely from all areas of the premises. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not make sure that all resources children use are in working order. For example, children get frustrated when drawing because pencils are blunt.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children learn about good hygiene routines.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to develop good communication skills. For example, she extends children's vocabulary, helps them to listen to others during conversations and encourages them to express their ideas and share experiences.  The childminder communicates well with parents. For example, she talks to them about children's experiences and learning, shares online observations, and asks parents to share what their children are interested in and are doing at home. Children progress well.  Children have good imaginative skills. They dress up and pretend they are scary dinosaurs, roaring, stomping and using their claws, or pretend to be princesses with magical powers.  The childminder helps children to learn how to behave well and manage their feelings. For example, she encourages children to express their feelings when they are upset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure all fire doors are free from clutter and opened easily from the inside. 26/05/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 check resources that children use are all in good working order to support them to complete tasks and extend their learning and development  make better use of everyday opportunities to help children to learn about good hygiene routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector and the childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not fully considered the organisation of the premises in the event of an emergency in relation to evacuation from the back of her house. For example, the exit route has some trip hazards and the childminder does not make the key for the lock on the external gate accessible. However, she has considered other escape routes which they could use and maintains her smoke alarms, which reduces the risk for children's safety. The childminder understands what to do to report a child protection concern to protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies opportunities to develop her practice further. For example, she recently attended training about writing observations, which has helped her to identify children's ongoing achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors all children's progress well. For example, she observes children's learning, tracks their progress and identifies suitable next steps to work towards to ensure children make good progress. The childminder knows the children well. For instance, she talks to children about their home life and the chores they do at home to help their parents to tidy up. The childminder skilfully teaches mathematical language during children's play, such as naming shapes, counting blocks or discussing size. The childminder develops partnerships with other settings that children attend. They share children's next steps and work together to support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully assure an aspect of children's safety. Nonetheless, children form strong attachments with the childminder. For example, they ask her to help them when they need assistance. The childminder praises children when they do something well, which helps them to develop good self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to build on their understanding of the world and extend their physical and social skills in different ways. For example, she takes them on a wide variety of outings to visit farms, parks and toddler playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared to start their next stage of learning, including school. They develop good physical skills, such as handling small equipment, drawing, balancing and climbing. Children know and recognise numbers from an early age. Children play together, taking turns, extending and elaborating their play ideas. Children express confidence and pride in what they do and achieve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485657 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1001816 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Epsom, Surrey. She is open from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, 46 weeks a 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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