Childminder EY489298

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 knows children well. She observes them regularly, makes assessments and arranges appropriate activities to support children's learning. Children make consistently good progress.  The childminder frequently seeks feedback from parents and children to identify areas for further development. She makes changes that benefit children who attend.  The childminder teaches children about how to lead a healthy lifestyle well. For example, she talks to children about making healthy choices during their pretend play, and provides children with healthy and nutritious food and snacks throughout the day.  Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and settle in well in her care. Children are happy and enjoy their time spent with the childminder.  The childminder researches information about early years practice. She has good links with other childminders to share ideas, which helps to provide continual professional

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to investigate, explore and problem solve to help extend their learning about how toys and equipment work.  The childminder does not gather information from parents about their children's abilities when they first start, to help her plan for children's learning more precisely from the beginning.

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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

 give children more time to investigate, problem solve and explore to help extend their learning  gather more information from parents about children's achievements when they first start, to help identify children's starting points and plan more precisely from the beginning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of a planned activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at children's learning records and the evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly attends child protection training to help her understand her role to protect children's welfare. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm, abuse and extremism. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and when on outings. She regularly monitors children's development and develops good working partnerships with parents and staff at other settings that children attend. Together, they regularly share information about children's ongoing progress and discuss how they can continually support children's future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of good-quality resources to fulfil children's interests. She uses different approaches to help children develop good communication and language skills. For example, she clearly models language to young children and uses repetition, including rhymes, to help teach children new words. The childminder arranges for children to meet with their friends, to help them develop good social skills. They play cooperatively, learning to share and negotiate. The childminder helps children learn and understand early mathematics as they play. For instance, she encourages young children to match colours and count cups as they build a tower. The childminder enhances children's experiences to learn about diversity between people and the world around them. For example, they visit the local community, parks and playgrounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective settling-in procedures that help children feel secure and happy in her home. She is kind and caring, and responds well to the daily care needs of young children. The childminder helps children to develop a good level of independence from an early age. For example, very young children are actively involved in washing their hands and eat independently. The childminder teaches children good manners and praises them for their efforts and achievements. She supports children to be active on a daily basis, including enjoying a wide range of opportunities outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and eager to explore the learning environment. They are imaginative and enjoy using technology toys. Children 'have a go' at matching colours. They name animals and learn to imitate noises that animals make. Children are friendly and behave well. They regularly collect older children from school with the childminder and naturally familiarise themselves with its surroundings to help them be ready for when it is their turn to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489298 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1016747 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 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 West Byfleet, Surrey. The childminder operates on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 48 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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