Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 9 July 2014

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has extremely strong bonds with the children. She provides an exceptionally warm and caring environment where children are confident and settled.  Observation and assessment of children's learning are effective. The childminder plans successfully for individual children's needs. She takes into consideration their interests and stage of development well.  The childminder has strong relationships with other childminders who share the care of some children. She meets with them regularly to discuss children's progress and works collaboratively to further support their development.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She works with them to ensure they feel fully involved in their children's learning. For example, she uses a 'homelink' book, newsletters and shares photographs.  Children have excellent opportunities to benefit from fresh air and develop their large physical skills. They thoroughly enjoy climbing and using large role-play equipment.

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This provision is good

Children benefit highly benefit from a variety of outings within the local area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for older children to use numbers and mathematical language in their play.  The childminder does not consistently use a range of vocabulary during some activities, to extend children's language skills further.

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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 opportunities for older children to use numbers and mathematical language in their play  develop the use of language with younger children to help build on their knowledge and vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's quality of teaching inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector sampled a range of written documentation, such as policies, risk assessments, accident records and training certificates.  The inspector spoke to some parents and viewed written feedback to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children from possible harm. She has a confident knowledge of the possible signs and indicators that a child's welfare may be at risk and the correct procedures to follow. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder has made good progress to address the previous recommendations raised. For example, she has attended training which has had a positive impact on her practice and provision. The childminder values the feedback from other professionals and parents and uses this to help her improve further. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder, the learning environment she provides and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote the areas of learning and development. She knows children well and makes learning interesting. This helps to engage and motivate them to learn. Children enjoy exploring and using their imaginations during play. For example, while in the garden, children made 'tea' with water and prepared 'dinner' from pasta and toy food. The childminder asks a good range of questions, such as 'What is your favourite food?', to develop older children's thinking and communication skills. Children enjoy singing songs with actions, and listening and contributing to stories, to promote their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

All children, including the youngest, are highly confident and demonstrate excellent independence skills. For example, they confidently put their shoes on to go outside. They skilfully and independently wash their hands, and prepare and eat their food. Children are exceptionally polite and extremely well behaved. The childminder talks to children with the upmost respect and in return, they treat her and each other in the same way. Children have an impressive knowledge of healthy eating. They can confidently explain why eating vegetables is good for their bodies and why eating chocolate and sweets is not. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to socialise with other children, explore the local environment and learn about people's differences. For example, they regularly attend playgroups, visit parks and outdoor spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning in preparation for future learning and their move to school. Children are enthusiastic learners who are keen to have a go and try. For example, children create a picture and confidently sound out the letter 'm' for mummy and then have a go at writing the letter.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470977 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1071660 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Beare Green area of Dorking, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8.15am until 6pm 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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