Childminder EY488699

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 is effective in her self-evaluation, which includes the views of parents and children. She demonstrates a clear capacity for continuous professional development to make ongoing improvement in her good provision for children.  Effective assessment enables the childminder to identify gaps in children's learning and plan activities to help them catch up.  The childminder works well with parents to ensure that she meets their children's needs. She keeps parents well informed and involved in their children's learning.  Children build good relationships with the childminder. They are settled and secure in her care and show high levels of emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge effectively to provide purposeful play activities that motivate and engage children.  Children develop skills that prepare them for their future learning. For example, they

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This provision is good

follow simple instructions and complete routine tasks independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use children's natural curiosities to help them to have a better understanding of why things happen.  During some activities, the childminder does not use the correct mathematical language to help children learn about shapes.

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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

 use children's natural curiosity and interest to help them to have a better understanding of why things happen  encourage children's mathematical understanding and knowledge about shapes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her teaching practice.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm, and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She knows the indicators that children may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She keeps her professional knowledge up to date. For example, she reads relevant documentation and shares information with another childminder. This helps to sharpen her teaching skills and provide enjoyable activities. The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares information about children's learning and development with nursery staff. This helps to provide continuity in the care and learning that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Regular observations enable the childminder to identify children's next steps. She skilfully encourages children to 'have a go' and join in activities to help them to achieve their individual goals. She interacts well with children and provides interesting activities. Young children show curiosity as they explore the outdoors. For instance, they use paintbrushes and water to enthusiastically make marks on the fence. The childminder successfully encourages toddlers to explore sound, such as through musical instruments and singing. Older children develop good concentration and take part in activities that prepare them well for school. For example, they enjoy counting games and use early mathematical language, such as 'full', 'empty' and 'lots', during everyday activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children and meets their needs well. She has a good awareness of children's preferences and routines, and adapts these to meet the individual needs of all children. Children respond well to the childminder's positive approach in behaviour management. They react well to her gentle guidance and show high levels of respect and tolerance for others. She encourages children to care for, and show concern for, living things. For instance, when children are playing with the childminder's young puppy, she reminds them that they must be gentle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and keen to explore a variety of experiences. They are inquisitive and try things for themselves, such as solving the problem of how to get sand that is stuck from the bottom of a pot. Older children show high levels of independence as they dress themselves and use the toilet independently. They learn about the routines and expectations for good behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488699 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1014275 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 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 2015. She lives in Camberley, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the 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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