Childminder EY487180

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 uses observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's development and works closely with parents to help identify children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder maintains a safe, secure environment, and helps children learn to keep themselves safe.  The childminder forms a warm and trusting relationship with children. She helps them feel welcomed and relaxed in her comfortable home. The childminder meets their routines consistently well.  The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her practice and provision. She obtains the views of parents and children to identify areas for development and to help her meet children's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder is not consistent in her approach to help children understand expectations, such as to strengthen their ability to play together.  At times, children do not have enough space to become fully engrossed in adult-led group activities and keep them engaged to help extend their learning even more.

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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

 help children further to understand and respond to simple requests to support even greater cooperation in their play  review the organisation of some adult-led experiences to help increase children's interest and involvement, and to extend their learning to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with children, and discussed children learning.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed children's progress.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and spoke with her about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding their safety. She ensures the continuous suitability of her assistant to work with children. The childminder effectively completes risk assessments to help keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works effectively with her assistant to help monitor practice and improve the quality of teaching to support all children's progress. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge, which helps to strengthen her practice. She shares her new knowledge with her assistant and provides ongoing support to help ensure children achieve outcomes in their learning. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. She regularly shares information about their children's development and involves parents in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good-quality learning experiences. She ensures the environment is exciting and encourages children to explore and investigate. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she uses careful questions to encourage them to think and express their ideas. The childminder introduces the names of insects, such as 'ladybird' and 'beetle', and extends children's awareness of the wider world. She effectively supports them to develop good mathematical skills. For example, they confidently identify colours and count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is calm, gives children plenty of reassurance, and praises their efforts and achievements, to help boost their confidence. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about their community and the wider world. Overall, she models good manners and being respectful of the children to help encourage expected behaviour. The childminder helps children to be active and promote their good health. She encourages children to practise new skills and helps them to take safe risks, such as how to use scissors safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy, settled and willing to learn. They have a good sense of belonging and feel safe. For example, children look at photographs of their families and freely talk about them. Children learn to share and are independent. They are beginning to understand good hygiene and become aware of healthy habits and lifestyles. Children learn about other cultures, celebrations and ways of life. They are becoming aware of each other's similarities and differences. Children are beginning to develop the skills they need for further learning and eventually starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487180 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1009789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Coulsdon, Surrey. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for 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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