Childminder 120448

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2017 26 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 has good partnerships with parents and involves them in all aspects of their children's development. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and shares their next steps in learning to help them continue this further at home.  The childminder is kind and patient. She has dedicated many years to improving her provision. Through her effective role modelling, she helps children to form good emotional attachments and to learn how to manage and express their own feelings.  Children are inquisitive and engage well in their play and learning. The childminder uses children's interests to help her plan precisely for their ongoing development.  The childminder values the views and comments of parents and children in her self- evaluation. She uses this information to help inform and make changes to her provision.  The childminder helps children to understand the differences and similarities in

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This provision is good

themselves and others in the wider world around them. For instance, she helps children to celebrate their heritage; providing cultural resources they can use in their play.  Children behave well and are developing good social skills. For example, the childminder provides many opportunities on outings for them to play and learn to share with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to provide additional challenge to most-able children to help them excel in their learning and development.  The childminder does not precisely plan for her own professional development to raise the standard of her teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 provide additional opportunities for challenge for most-able children to fully support and help them to excel in their learning  build on a programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning opportunities for children to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for the childminder provision.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's developmental progress records.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the process of evaluation and how she raises the quality of her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in her protection of the children in her care. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that would make her concerned for a child's safety. She confidently explains the procedures she would follow to report any concerns to help protect children's welfare. The childminder shares information with other professionals to help provide continuity for children who attend other settings and to help them progress well. The childminder continuously monitors children's progress and has a good knowledge of their stage of development. She uses this system to help quickly identify any gaps in their learning and provide additional support if required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children. This helps her to support their changing needs and interests. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She helps children to develop early literacy skills. For example, children enjoy tracing around letters and shapes and are learning to identify and write the letters in their own name. The childminder helps children to use their growing imagination in their play. For instance, a box quickly became a home for the dolls and she supported children further by providing art and craft materials that children used to decorate the box. She holds discussions with children to help develop their communication, language and early mathematical skills. For instance, they talk about different shapes and sizes, such as larger and smaller circles, as they draw and repeat patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. The close bonds the children have with the childminder help them to develop the necessary social skills they require to build on their self-esteem and to feel a sense of belonging. Children explore with their senses and learn about nature. For instance, they go on regular visits to the garden centre where they learn about different animals and insects and how to handle them. The childminder continuously praises and reassures children and this helps them to be proud of their achievements and efforts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing important skills for their future learning. They are confident and show growing concentration and a determination in completing tasks. For example, they expertly use scissors to cut paper into tiny pieces. They are independent in making their own choices and developing their interests. Children are learning to manage risks and to keep themselves safe. For instance, they carefully negotiate climbing in and out of boxes. They express their own ideas and use their memory and recall skills to re-enact things they have done in the past. For example, as they care for the dolls with the doctor's kit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120448 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1089242 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Knaphill, Surrey. The childminder operates from 8am until 5.30pm on weekdays, 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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