Childminder EY434286

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 8 May 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 provides a warm, welcoming environment for children. She forms very secure relationships with the children in her care. The childminder praises children when they do well which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's development to plan activities, which she bases on their current interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. This enables her to provide continuity in children's care and learning and helps to involve parents in their child's learning at home.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder consistently models clear words and sentences so that children are learning new vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support children's independence and creativity. For example, she does not encourage children to choose their own resources during art activities.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play and routines to extend and build on their mathematical learning.

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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

 consistently help children to develop their independence skills and to express themselves creatively  make better use of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability.  The inspector observed children at play.  The inspector looked at children's learning and development records and the progress they make.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the different aspects of safeguarding and the possible risks children may face. She clearly knows what action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder actively keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. For example, she networks with other childcare providers and reads publications and documents. Parents comment that they are very happy with the quality of care and experiences their children receive. They feel that their children are safe and enjoy their time with the childminder and hold her in the highest regard. The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her make improvements to benefit children and note when mandatory training needs refreshing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She uses her observations and assessments effectively to help children progress in their learning and development. The childminder gives children appropriate time to work out their own problems. For example, young children discover how to roll a ball backwards and forwards to the childminder. The childminder draws on children's love of messy play and plans daily activities to engage their interests. For example, children enjoy the sensory feel of paint on their hands as they take part in painting activities. Children engage in imaginative play, based on first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role-play resources and confidently pretend to cradle a doll.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is kind, caring and acts as a good role model to children. She fosters children's social and physical skills well. For example, she makes effective use of community activities, and involves children in regular outings in the local area and further afield. The childminder fully maintains children's safety and welfare. She ensures she gathers all she needs to know about a child's individual needs right from the start. This enables her to follow their routines and meet any medical and dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated, confident and show a natural curiosity to learn. Young children smile with delight as they push buttons to make the toy telephone light up and make sounds. Children develop the skills they need to prepare them for the move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434286 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1095079 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 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Stanwell area of Staines, in Middlesex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm.

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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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