Childminder 120584

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 24 March 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 makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and monitors their progress well. She identifies any gaps in their learning and puts plans in place to help ensure children improve quickly. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are happy, confident and self-assured. They develop good relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring and provides a nurturing environment for them.  The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She researches into good practice to help her gain new ideas. For instance, she has introduced new resources and activities to build on children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.  Children behave well and play happily together. During activities, the childminder teaches them how to consider the needs of each other. For example, they learn how to

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This provision is good

take turns in being the shopkeeper and the customer during their 'shopping game'.  Younger children develop good levels of independence. For example, they learn how to put on boots and fasten their coats before going outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think through and share their ideas, to answer questions for themselves.  The childminder does not share detailed information with other early years settings that children attend, to support an even more joined-up approach to their care and 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

 give children more time during activities to help them think through and share their ideas, to encourage their independent thinking skills further  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to further support the continuity in their learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and children's learning, and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, looked at a selection of children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home she uses for the care of children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in writing, on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment to play and learn. She completes regular daily checks and risk assessments to help ensure children are able to play safely. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe, including from extreme views and behaviour. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of any children in her care. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively. She gains the views of parents and children to make improvements. For instance, she has reviewed the range of foods she provides for children to support them in learning about healthy lifestyles.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and plans a good range of interesting activities that motivates children's play. The childminder uses opportunities to build on children's mathematical skills well. For instance, when children pretend to be customers in a shop, she helps them count out the number of potatoes they are buying. The childminder interacts with children successfully. She ensures they benefit from play experiences that stimulate their interest and curiosity. For instance, she teaches them how to push buttons on the musical books as children match the animals with the corresponding sounds they make in the story. Children enjoy good opportunities to develop their physical coordination skills. For example, they learn how to move their bodies confidently to touch their heads, shoulders, knees and toes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and with each other. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She talks to children in a kind, calm and respectful manner and children respond well to her. The childminder consistently encourages children to manage some age-appropriate self-care skills. For instance, younger children learn how to tidy away toys and how to feed themselves. This helps them gain some independence skills that prepare them well for their stage in learning. The childminder ensures children have good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise and to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches older children about road safety on the walk to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident and competent learners. They develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning and for their eventual move to school. Children are curious and inquisitive and are keen to take part in activities. For instance, they enjoy sharing picture books and learn to name the different animals they see. They develop good listening and attention skills, and concentrate for long periods on activities that capture their interest. For example, they enjoy using chalks to experiment with the marks they make as they talk about 'drawing mummy'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120584 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1089247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Woking, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder 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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