Childminder EY491226

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 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

 The childminder works effectively with parents and uses a variety of methods of communication. She helps parents to understand how their children are progressing and how they can support them further.  The childminder regularly observes children at play and uses the information she gains effectively. She plans for children's next steps in learning and monitors their progress to close any gaps in their development quickly. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She is calm and consistent. She helps children to understand what is expected of them and how to be kind to one another.  The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents when children first start and on an ongoing basis. This helps her to provide good continuity of care so that each individual child's needs are met effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help young children to develop their early writing skills further.  Although reading materials are available for children, they cannot access them independently.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills  increase children's independent access to reading materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and the children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her and her co-childminder's suitability.  The inspector observed children at play.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed their learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She clearly knows what signs and symptoms would cause her any concern and how to make a referral. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge up to date to help her enhance children's learning experiences, such as through training and discussions with other professionals. The childminder reflects on her practice. She uses the views of her co-childminder and the parents to evaluate the service she provides and to make continuous improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder's interactions with children help them to think and describe their ideas. She plans suitable activities that challenge children well and follow their current interests. Children are happy and enjoy plenty of opportunities to learn, using their senses and exploring different textures. For example, they squeeze potting compost between their fingers as they plant bulbs into a rubber boot. The childminder uses clear and correct language, she repeats words or phrases to develop children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's and her co-childminder's care, both of whom know the children very well. Babies and young children confidently seek either childminder for support and reassurance, for example, when they are feeling tired or hungry or when they just need a hug. Both adults effectively support children's emotional well-being. Children are learning good social skills. For example, they are learning to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times, as well as learning about sharing and taking turns with resources. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, they learn about healthy foods through discussion and when they make their own fruit smoothies. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden, going out on walks and visiting soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, enthusiastic and motivated learners who concentrate well in their activities. They use numbers and talk about colours during their play. Children confidently use a suitable knife to cut a banana into pieces ready to eat, demonstrating their knowledge of how to use appropriate tools safely. Children make good progress in gaining the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491226 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1024200 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Camberley, Surrey and works from her home with another registered childminder. The childminder works Monday to Thursday for most weeks of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 5.

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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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