Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2017 1 July 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 uses self-evaluation effectively. She actively seeks and uses the comments and views of others. The childminder has a clear vision for improvements that she wishes to make, such as the recent purchase of an allotment to provide children with more experiences in their learning.  The childminder builds strong and trusting relationships with the children in her care. She is kind and patient and this helps them to develop good emotional attachments and settle well.  The childminder regularly observes, assesses and monitors children's progress. She uses this to help successfully plan for their learning and to build on their own interests.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents and other professionals. She shares information well to help children learn and achieve outside of her provision.  Children are engaged and motivated in their play and learning. They eagerly explore

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This provision is good

the world around them and enjoy many outings and walks. The childminder helps them learn about different cultures and people beyond their immediate community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to provide consistent support for children in gaining more independence in their own self-care.  The organisation of resources and play areas do not fully support younger children to build on their growing concentration skills and help them to complete tasks.

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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

 support children's independence further and encourage them to complete more simple tasks by themselves to help develop their own self-care skills  review and improve the organisation of resources and play areas to support younger children to build on their developing concentration skills and help them to complete challenges.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and sampled documentation for children's development, suitability checks and the childminder's process of self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views and comments of parents.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder with the children, indoors and outdoors, and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the evaluation process and the areas identified for improvement and change.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that would make her concerned for a child's welfare. She understands her legal responsibilities in protecting children in her care and how she would report incidents. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place to explain to parents how she keeps children safe, healthy and secure. The childminder understands the importance of her own professional development to help raise the quality of her teaching and the outcomes for children. She has used the recommendations from her last inspection to create more opportunities for children in their learning. For instance, the outdoors now has an abundance of numbers and letters displayed in all areas to help children build on their developing mathematical and early literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress to help her quickly identify gaps in their learning and provide additional support if required. She creates an exciting and stimulating environment that helps children to become curious in their learning and to build on their own problem-solving skills. For example, when outdoors, the children learn about planting bulbs and how to place the roots first into the pot to help them grow. The childminder helps children to develop a love of books and how these can contain important information. For example, older children learn about people who help us and younger children explore with their senses as they feel the rough and smooth areas of the flap books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts and this helps them to build on their own self-esteem and confidence. She helps them to learn about nutritious foods and healthy food choices. The childminder also helps children to gain an early awareness on keeping themselves safe and understanding about risks. For instance, children are fully involved in the fire evacuation procedure and they confidently recall what they have to do in an emergency. Children show a good awareness for sharing and taking turns with others. For instance, older children help the younger children to complete jigsaws.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical skills. For example, as they thread intricate cards with coloured laces and negotiate space outdoors with the large wheeled cars and scooters. Children are making good progress from their initial starting points. Older children can comfortably express their own interests through in-depth discussions and younger children are starting to use recognisable words and actions to make their needs known. Children show a good awareness of caring for others and are developing the necessary skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472181 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1071696 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Ash, Surrey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm. She receives funding for 3- and 4-year-old children. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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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