Childminder EY466982

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 21 March 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 has continually improved how well she works with parents since her last inspection and this helps provide an effective shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder engages children in interesting conversations, and introduces new words and extends vocabulary well.  The childminder reflects on her practice and regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help improve and develop her setting further.  The childminder knows the children very well. She has a good understanding of their routines, their likes, dislikes and what comforts them. Children feel secure in her care.  Children are motivated to learn. The childminder is successful in supporting their emotional development. They develop good independence and confidence skills, and are prepared well with their future learning, such as for school.  The children form strong attachments to the childminder. They are keen to learn in a

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This provision is good

safe and welcoming environment where children are valued and respected. For example, as they learn about different cultures, beliefs and values.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not track children's progress consistently to help her precisely and quickly identify when a child may need more-focused support to sustain progress in their learning.

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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 even more precisely, to help children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about children's development and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps herself up to date with early years requirements. For example, she gains new knowledge by attending training and conducting her own research. This positively impacts her practice, and she now better understands how children learn and plans more effectively for their progress and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and is well informed about safeguarding issues. She knows what to do and who to contact if she had a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help ensure that children are safe in the setting and while going out in the community. She develops effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. For example, she uses a similar approach to mathematics and language programmes to enhance children's continuity in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes effective use of children's interest in being creative and engaging with sensory experiences. For example, babies play with materials of different textures and toys that flash. Toddlers have great fun exploring paint and older children use stencils to make different patterns. Children learn about shape and size, for example, as they play with shape sorters and count the legs on a caterpillar. Since the last inspection the childminder has also improved the way she extends opportunities for children to develop an understanding of written numbers and letters outside. She encourages children's communication and language skills well. For example, she names baby animals for younger children and asks questions of older children to help them recall past events. They have lots of opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, on a farm visit children learn how to handle, respect and feed small animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a calm and caring role model. She teaches children to show consideration and kindness and they are learning to be thoughtful to others. For example, a toddler brought a toy to help distract a baby who was crying. They are developing good social skills, such as when they are learning and playing together. Children's positive relationships with others, and their good behaviour, support their learning well. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of healthy eating. For example, she offers healthy snacks and meals and at snack time there is lots of talk about healthy eating, such as where milk comes from and how to make cheese.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and make steady progress from their starting points. They are gaining the skills they need for their future learning, including school. Children settle quickly and are confident and enthusiastic, as they fully engage in their play. They behave well and develop good skills through a variety of interesting visits, such as to other groups, the library and picnics. Children's physical skills develop well, for example, as they balance on low beams and explore the woodlands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466982 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1069615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Tadworth, in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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