Childminder EY448089

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 8 January 2013

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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 and her co-childminder work closely together to provide children with a wide range of activities and learning experiences. These opportunities help to keep children interested, curious and motivated.  The childminder has a good observation and monitoring system to keep track of children's development. This helps her to quickly identify and address any areas where children may need targeted support. All children make good progress.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her ensure that the service she provides meets the needs of children. She gathers the views of parents, children and others to reflect on her practice and continually improve.  The childminder is caring and attentive to children's individual needs. Children form secure emotional attachments to her and they are happy and settle well.  There are effective links with schools and other settings children attend. The

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This provision is good

childminder shares information regularly, to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of how to use resources safely so that they learn why this is necessary.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to develop their independence and try to do things for themselves.

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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

 make the most of opportunities for children to develop their awareness of why they need to use resources safely  make more use of opportunities for children to develop their independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities as well as when they had their snacks.  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 updated her safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder's partnerships with parents are good. For example, she regularly keep parents informed about the care and learning of their children. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date in various ways. For instance, she shares good practice ideas with other professionals and uses training to improve her skills. The childminder successfully identifies areas of practice that she wants to improve further. For example, following a recent evaluation, the childminder improved ways of helping children to freely choose from all the resources on offer.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She gets to know children well and plans activities that build on their interests and skills. For example, children enjoy decorating castles and dressing up as princesses. The childminder joins in effectively with children's play to extend their learning and engages them in meaningful conversations. Young children are focused and show high levels of concentration as they complete different activities, such as number games and puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and confident. They freely approach the childminder to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She gives lots of praise and encouragement during activities, as part of helping children to develop good levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. For example, she models good manners and encourages children to share toys and take turns during games. The childminder helps children to learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children help to grow vegetables in the garden, learn where food comes from and develop a positive attitude to the food they eat. Children are active and enjoy outings, such as visits to the park, and daily use of the back garden to promote their physical skills and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the skills that help to prepare them for the next stages in their learning. They explore the childminder's home and choose activities that interest them. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they recognise letters, practise the sounds they represent and match them to words they know. Children communicate clearly, eagerly respond to simple questions and instruction, and are confident when making their needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448089 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062655 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She is based in West Ewell, in Surrey. The childminder is currently offering care on a part-time basis. She offers care out of school hours on Mondays and from 8am to 7pm on Tuesdays. The childminder works in partnership with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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