Childminder in Surrey

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 provides a warm, welcoming environment where children are happy and at ease. Children develop secure attachments, and the childminder and her assistant support their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder implements a good observation and monitoring system to keep track of children's good progress. She quickly identifies and addresses any additional needs to fully support all children in their learning.  The partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares good-quality information with parents and they successfully work together to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder and her assistant use a range of highly effective strategies to support children's listening, speaking and understanding development well.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her ensure that the service she provides meets the needs of all children. She gathers the views of parents and other

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This provision is good

childcare professionals to help her reflect on her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer the best possible support to extend the ongoing professional development of her assistant.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematics.

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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

 extend the good arrangements that support the assistant and encourage their ongoing professional development even more  increase the opportunities for children to further develop their mathematical awareness.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children during their indoor and outdoor play activities as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. She keeps her home safe for children to explore and move around with confidence. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and professional skills current. For example, she is currently completing her level 3 qualification and uses the support of other professionals and childminders to share good practice and identify areas for improvement for the benefit of the children. For example, she has recently introduced a mud kitchen in the garden, to further support children to use natural resources. Overall, she supports the practice of her assistant well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant successfully support children while they play and have a good understanding of each child's abilities. Children delight in outdoor activities, such as planting their plants in the garden, which helps to support their understanding of the natural world. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they use a variety of tools as they cut and make marks in dough. The childminder observes children and plans activities based on their next steps and interests to support their future learning. Children enjoy imaginative activities. For example, they enjoy playing with a 'doctor's set' and take on different roles in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models and support positive behaviour. Children make strong friendships and delight in including each other in their play, such as sharing role-play resources. Children have good opportunities to learn about how to manage risk and their own safety. For example, they talk about how to stay safe when on outings, learning the difference between people they know, strangers and people that can help them if they are lost. The childminder supports children's good health effectively and talks to them about the importance of making healthy choices at mealtimes. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis in the childminder's secure garden or in the local community. Children develop a good understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others, to support their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for their future learning. They are independent, make choices about their play and have good personal care skills. Older children learn good literacy skills. For example, they recognise letters and sound them out, matching them to words they know. Children communicate clearly, eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions, and are confident when making their needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489559 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1015288 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Ashford, Surrey and works with an assistant. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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