Hall, Loraine Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 27 February 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses good settling-in procedures and these help children to develop a strong bond with her. She is kind and caring, and fully supports their emotional needs.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed through daily conversations. They comment on the genuine care and attention the childminder displays towards their children.  Children show an increasing curiosity in their learning. They demonstrate good engagement and growing concentration skills as they play. The childminder provides opportunities and activities to excite children in their new experiences.  Children's communication and language skills are developing well. When appropriate, the childminder continuously talks to them to expand and consolidate their learning.  The childminder regularly shares information with other settings that children attend. This offers a joined-up approach to children's learning to help them progress well.

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This provision is good

 Children are gaining important social skills and learning about the world around them. For example, they have regular playtimes as part of a wider childminder cluster group.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of resources does not always support children's independent access and help them to make their own choices in their play and learning.  The childminder does not focus on her professional development sharply enough to continually raise the quality of teaching and learning opportunities for children.

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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

 improve the organisation of resources and activities to encourage children to be independent in their own play and learning, and help them to make their own choices  build on the programme for professional development to raise the quality of practice to an even higher level and consistently improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation related to children's progress and planning for their ongoing learning and development.  The inspector looked at range of policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector observed the childminder while she was engaged with children and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in protecting the children in her care from harm. She uses good policies and procedures and can confidently explain how she would report a concern for a child in her care, to help protect their welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation well. She includes the opinions of others in helping to identify areas for improvement and change to help raise the quality of her provision. The childminder effectively monitors and tracks children's progress to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and provide further support if required. This helps children to progress towards the best of their ability. The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care. She offers them consistency in their care and displays dedication towards her role and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. For example, she skilfully adapts her practice as she involves herself in their play, with children of different ages and abilities. The childminder uses a good observation and assessment process to plan precisely for children's needs and requirements. She helps to promote young children's early understanding of mathematics. For example, they count the coloured pegs together and use their growing problem-solving skills to open the pegs themselves and carefully place them on the edges of boxes. Younger children repeat new skills to enhance their physical skills. For example, they throw and catch the different sized beanbags and learn how their bodies move.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model who manages children's behaviour well. She uses age-appropriate explanations to help them learn about boundaries and expectations. Children benefit from constant praise and are encouraged to try new things. This helps them to build a positive self-image and self-esteem. They have a developing awareness of their own likes and dislikes. The childminder creates a nurturing and calm atmosphere that helps children to build emotional security. This helps them to investigate their surroundings and to become more inquisitive in their learning and development. The childminder uses her daily risk assessments to help provide a safe and secure home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their initial starting points. They learn to play and share well with others. Children explore the early stages of technology. For example, they use pretend computers to press buttons to hear their favourite songs. Children have opportunities to help them to learn about the similarities and differences in themselves and others, such as when they enjoy many outings in the community. They are developing the necessary skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120744 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1068435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Lightwater, Surrey. The childminder is open all year round, on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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