Childminder EY494332

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development and are challenged well. The childminder knows the needs of the children and provides a good balance of play activities and practical experiences.  Children are highly independent and initiate their own ideas to extend their own learning.  Children are happy and form close relationships with the childminder. She provides a cosy, safe and stimulating environment in which children play confidently.  The childminder supports children's early understanding of behaviour boundaries and they are well-behaved. For example, she teaches them simple rules for their age and stage of development.  Children learn how to interact with their friends and others through a range of enjoyable activities. For instance, they regularly attend community groups and have play dates.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have rich and varied opportunities to explore and learn about the natural world.  The childminder does not consistently involve parents in children's learning, such as informing them of children's learning targets and encouraging parents to share children's interests from home.

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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 further opportunities for children to experience and explore the natural world to learn about how things grow and change over time  improve partnership working with parents, to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and how to recognise a child may be at risk of harm. She knows where to report any concerns about children's well-being should the need arise. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She keeps herself up to date with changes, such as those relating to child protection procedures. The childminder accesses a number of websites and reads information emails from the childminding support team. She implements what she learns to help her meet the children's needs more effectively. The childminder maintains all of the necessary records required for childminding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn, such as through play, exploration and real-life experiences. She supports and extends children's mathematical skills well. For example, children play with money and money boxes. They show a real motivation to learn and persevere in tasks until they succeed as they fill the money box up with coins. The childminder promotes children's language development effectively. For instance, she speaks clearly, repeats words back to children and gives them time to think and respond to questions. The childminder monitors children's progress through accurate observation, assessment and tracking procedures. She successfully uses this information to identify any areas where children require extra support and plans accurate next steps for their future learning. Children enjoy using their imaginations as they create 'delicious meals' in the role-play kitchen and feed their dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about being healthy and promotes their physical well- being well. For example, children have healthy, balanced meals and snacks throughout the day. The childminder priorities children's safety, and completes regular health and safety checks of the home. Children learn how to manage risks safely, both in the childminder's home and during outings. For instance, they learn that it is not safe to stand on chairs at mealtimes. Children's self-care skills are fostered well at mealtimes. For example, they wash their hands before meals and cut up their own fruit. Children benefit from physical activities to support their small movements, such as accessing scissors and clothes pegs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their next steps in learning and move on to school. They develop good literacy skills and enjoy sharing and handling books. Children also have many opportunities to develop their pre-writing skills. For example, they use chalks and chalkboards, and pencils and paper to make marks. Children are keen to share their activity and learning with others, for instance, inviting others to join in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494332 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1033151 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Long Ditton, located in Surrey. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a level 4 childcare qualification.

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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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