Childminder EY428295

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 13 April 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

 Settling-in procedures are effective. All children, even those who have not been with the childminder for long, are happy and settled in her home. The childminder knows them well and meets their individual needs.  Children are confident and actively explore the environment. They show a keen interest in their learning and make independent choices during their play.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information about their children's learning and values their input. This helps to provide continuity of care and learning for children, which has a positive impact on the good progress that they make.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend and does so successfully. For example, she shares information about children's learning through a 'Link Book'.  The childminder reflects on her practice and provision regularly and identifies further

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This provision is good

ways to improve. She regularly gathers feedback from parents through questionnaires and discussion.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of the environment means the childminder is sometimes not consistently able to extend and introduce new challenges during play.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to further enhance children's learning during some routine times of the day, such as snack times and mealtimes.

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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

 consider how the environment is organised to allow greater extension and challenge during child-led activities  further enhance learning opportunities during routine times of the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home to which the children have access.  The inspector viewed a variety of written documents, including policies, suitability checks, children's records and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm, recognise possible signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder places high importance on training. For example, she updates her safeguarding training regularly and attends other courses to help develop her knowledge. The childminder strives to improve her practice to help improve outcomes for children. For example, since her last inspection, she has completed her early years qualification. This has had a positive impact on the way the childminder plans for children's individual learning. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and uses information from her observations to plan suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She repeats single words that they say and extends them further. For example, when a child said, 'Car,' the childminder praised the child and said, 'Yes, you have a red car'.' The childminder works closely with all parents, especially those who speak English as an additional language. She learns key words in their home language and uses these during play to support children's understanding. Children have excellent imaginations and extend their own play independently. For example, while exploring play dough they went on to pretend that they were making cakes. Babies enjoy exploring the environment and learn to make choices. Equipment is kept at their level which helps develop their independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder supports children in learning how to manage their feelings and behaviour. For example, she occasionally reminds children to use 'kind hands'. Children have a good understanding of the routine and what is expected from them. For example, older children find a stool to stand on to wash their hands before eating. The childminder stands close by to ensure their safety, however, lets them achieve their desired goal. The childminder has secure relationships with children and has quickly established a bond with them. Babies go to her without hesitation and she has a good understanding of their routines. For example, the childminder recognises when babies are tired and settles them to sleep. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They confidently explore the childminder's garden and use ride-on equipment and kick balls.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and have excellent imaginations. They engage and explore confidently during activities and are not afraid to 'have a go' and lead their play. They are learning to become more independent, for example, taking their shoes off when they come indoors and feeding themselves. Children make good progress in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428295 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1094865 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 13 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder offers care from 7.45am until 5.45pm on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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