Childminder EY419497

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 1 July 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 uses her good knowledge of children's development to identify what they need to learn next. This helps her to plan meaningful activities that help children to make good progress.  The childminder regularly shares information with parents to keep them up to date with their child's development. She suggests ways parents can support their children's learning at home and gathers information about children's current interests.  The childminder is patient, caring and responsive to children's individual needs. Children build secure relationships with the childminder and her family. They show they are comfortable and secure in her care.  The childminder is warm and experienced, and uses a wide range of teaching techniques to encourage children to talk, explore and play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's procedures for tracking children's progress are not consistently focused enough to help her swiftly identify when a child may need further support for a specific aspect of their learning.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to raise children's awareness of mathematical concepts as they play.

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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

 track children's progress more precisely to swiftly identify when a child may need further support  help raise children's awareness of mathematical concepts and to solve problems during play.

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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, suitability of the childminder and those living or working on the premises, and records of the progress children make.  The inspector observed children at play.  The inspector looked at children's learning and development records.  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 secure knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe in her care. For example, she is confident in recognising symptoms and signs of abuse and neglect, and knows to whom she must report her concerns. She carries out regular checks of her home and garden, and eliminates any identified potential hazards. The childminder places high importance on the supervision of children at all times. Since her previous inspection, she now holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She reflects on training and her practice to make relevant adaptions to her environment and service she provides. For example, she has made improvements to how she supports children's imaginative play. This has a positive effect on her provision and outcomes for children. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals to support children's welfare and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and eagerly engage her in their play. The childminder successfully supports children's communication and language skills. She engages children in discussions as they play and encourages them to think for themselves. The childminder plans interesting activities which successfully involve younger and older children's joint participation. Older children draw a life-size template of a younger child. Together they decide what colour paint to use and how to mix the colours they want. The childminder helps support children in learning how to use tools safely, for instance, how to use scissors during a collage activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She uses praise and clear explanations of expectations. This helps children develop a good understanding of positive behaviour. Children have regular opportunities for physical development, such as outings to the park and playing in the garden. The childminder supports children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, children learn about healthy foods through discussions and cookery activities. The childminder agrees all children's care needs with parents and ongoing daily conversations help to ensure she meets their needs continually.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a range of skills that will support their future learning, such as moving on to nursery and school. They are inquisitive and explore the child-friendly play environment. Children are confident, motivated and show a determination to carry out self-care tasks. For instance, putting on an apron before art activities and washing their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419497 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1109206 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She has a relevant early years 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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