Childminder EY444134

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2017 10 February 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 provides a very welcoming learning environment for all children. Children introduce their friends to visitors and show high levels of well-being.  The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis to discuss children's progress, achievements and interests at home. She uses this information well to plan activities that she knows that children will enjoy. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.  The childminder makes accurate assessments and uses these to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. She discusses and monitors children's progress with her co-childminder and narrows any gaps in children's learning quickly. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks, and ensures that children follow good hygiene routines.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is successful at teaching children about the natural world. Children thoroughly enjoy the regular opportunities to play and explore outdoors and to make visits to the local woods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not adapt her teaching to meet the learning needs of all children, to enhance their learning and development to the highest level.  There are few opportunities for children to learn about print as they explore and play.

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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

 develop the accuracy of self-evaluation, to improve the quality of teaching further  increase opportunities for children to learn about print as they play and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder and co-childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities, and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She checks that the premises and equipment are safe for children to use and she minimises potential hazards. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to help identify improvements. She shares information with other professionals, and makes use of her improved knowledge well to enhance children's learning. For example, she has developed more opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. The childminder keeps mandatory training up to date. She exchanges information about children's progress and well-being with the other settings they attend, and supports consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children develop their curiosity and investigative skills well. For example, children eagerly look outside and discuss the weather. The childminder develops children's language and communication skills well. For example, she encourages children to repeat words and sentences, to help them learn the names and colours of items. Older children learn to write letters and recognise their name. Younger children develop good concentration and perseverance as they complete tasks. For example, they complete puzzles and learn to solve problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm, caring and sensitive to children's needs. Children develop a secure bond with her and are happy and confident. The childminder provides consistent and positive support to children as they learn to manage their emotions. For example, as children attempted to negotiate and swap toys of interest, a small dispute occurred so the childminder sensitively reminded children to share, at a level of their understanding. Children have plenty of occasions to be physically active. For example, they move around the garden and hunt under the bushes, eagerly looking for the friendly neighbourhood cat. Children's physical skills are developing well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children demonstrate increasing independence in their self-care skills. They are curious and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children learn mathematical skills. For example, they group objects and show good counting skills. They confidently express their needs and wants. All children develop the skills they need to prepare them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444134 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1095329 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ash Vale, Aldershot, in Hampshire. The childminder works with a co-minder. She operates Tuesday to Thursday, all year round. Normal operational hours are from 7am to 6.30pm.

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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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