Childminder EY490960

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 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 effectively monitors children's progress and plans an exciting range of activities based on their stage of development and emerging interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children's communication and language are supported well. For example, the childminder continually talks to children, modelling language to support their vocabulary.  Young children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning. They are beginning to count and identify numbers and colours and complete simple tasks, such as using the toilet independently and washing their hands.  Relationships between the childminder and children are warm and caring. This helps supports children's positive emotional well-being and self-esteem. Children feel safe, approach the childminder with confidence and behave extremely well.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other settings children

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This provision is good

attend by sharing regular information. This offers a joined-up approach to support children's learning to help them to progress well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly explore further ways to extend her already good knowledge and skills to improve the quality of teaching to outstanding levels.  The childminder does not consistently seek the view of parents and children to help her inform areas of improvement more precisely.

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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

 build on opportunities for professional development to raise the quality teaching to the highest levels  improve the process for self-evaluation and include the views of children and parents to strengthen the monitoring of the setting further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as safeguarding and risk assessment procedures, and viewed children's development records.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes risk assessments of the environment to help minimise potential hazards. For example, the childminder clearly explains to children the importance of walking instead running to prevent trips and falls. The childminder is passionate about developing her provision and has introduced a number of improvements. For example, she reads relevant childcare literature and online resources for new ideas of different activities to plan. Parents provide positive written feedback. This shows clearly how pleased they are with their children's development and progress with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports young children's learning effectively. She makes good use of opportunities to extend their mathematical understanding. For example, as young children fill up pots with damp sand the childminder introduces language, such as 'up to the top', 'under', 'over', 'short' and 'tall'. Young children show good control as they place their trains on the track and are fascinated to watch them move along, repeating their actions over and over again. The childminder has high expectations for each child and provides opportunities for them to develop their awareness of others, such as providing resources reflecting a range of different cultures for use in their pretend play. Children have good opportunities to explore and express their creativity. They enjoy singing songs and moving their bodies as they dance to music and laugh as they jump up and down.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy their time with her, have lots of fun and enjoy involving her in their play. Young children explore their environment and are eager to investigate the very good range of toys and resources available. They develop good physical skills and confidently explore how to hold a paintbrushes, cut with scissors and pedal toy cars. Children enjoy playing outside every day and benefit from the fresh air and exercise. A good range of nutritious snacks and home-made meals helps to support children's effective growth and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make confident choices and decisions, such as what to have for a snack or whether to play indoors or outdoors. They develop strong social skills and play well together, sharing and taking turns with equipment, considering their young age. Younger children demonstrate good skills when listening to instructions and carrying out simple tasks. They have good personal independence skills and know to find and put on shoes ready for outdoor play. Children develop a love of books and enjoy stories being read. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490960 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1020844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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 2015 and lives in Bookham, Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Thursday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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