Childminder EY343932

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 27 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

 The childminder and her assistant have good relationships with parents. They regularly share information with parents about children's development and meet their routines from home. This helps support children's physical and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and welcoming environment. This helps children to settle quickly and feel secure.  The childminder has developed good relationships with other settings that children attend. She talks to them about children's development and uses diaries to share specific information. This helps to provide a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder allows children to lead their play and make independent choices. This helps motivate children to explore and engage. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of continuous development and strives to

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This provision is good

improve her practice. For example, she is currently undertaking a course to develop her knowledge on how children learn through play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan next steps or activities precisely enough to fully challenge children's individual needs or specifically target all possible gaps in their learning and development.

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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

 strengthen the planning and implementation of children's next steps in learning to ensure they are tailored more specifically to their individual stages of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder and her assistant's interactions with children indoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including risk assessments, policies and procedures, and training certificates.  The inspector viewed the childminder's records and spoke to her about how she plans activities and next steps to help support children's learning.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about children's safety or well-being. Policies and procedures are shared with parents to ensure that that they are aware of the childminder's role and responsibilities. The childminder and her assistant understand the importance of keeping their child protection knowledge refreshed and in line with current guidelines and legislation. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and makes her aware of her responsibilities. For example, she ensures her first- aid training is up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning and development well and uses relevant documentation to help her assess their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and confidently explore the various resources. The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language skills effectively. While children play, they narrate and use simple language so that children hear key words. For example, when children pointed to a teddy's nose, the childminder said, 'nose, that's his nose, where is your nose?' Children are given time to explore and make independent decisions. They enjoy exploring cause-and-effect toys and very quickly realise that their actions have a consequence. Children are proud of their achievements and the childminder and her assistant praise each child for their discoveries. This helps develop children's confidence and self-esteem effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant know children well. They have an excellent understanding of their care routines and make sure that their individual care needs are always met. For example, they recognise when children are tired and settle them to sleep. Children seek the childminder out for reassurance and affection. They snuggle into her when tired and laugh with delight when playing games, such as 'peek-a-boo', and singing nursery rhymes. The childminder promotes positive behaviour effectively. She understands the importance of positive praise and teaching children right from wrong. She encourages children to follow her rules, such as taking shoes off inside and sharing toys. Children have lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and take exercise. They have space to run, use ride-on toys and take part in daily school pick-ups. Children enjoy going to toddler groups, which helps develop their social skills when they meet other children from the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, in preparation for their future learning and eventual move to school. They are confident and inquisitive learners who are not afraid to 'have a go' and explore new tasks. They concentrate well for their age and are beginning to show consideration towards others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343932 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1092909 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 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. She currently works during the school term time only; however, she is happy to extend this if parents need care during the holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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