Childminder EY487475

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 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 is kind and caring, and offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children.  The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children to help her continually improve her provision, as a part of her self-evaluation process.  The childminder tracks children's progress precisely and carries out accurate assessments of their learning. Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder knows how children learn and plans suitable and exciting activities, following children's abilities and interests effectively.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They form close relationships with her and often seek her attention and reassurance.  Children are confident learners and often initiate their own play. They are active and learn to use age-appropriate apparatus safely when outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work consistently in partnership with staff from other settings that children attend, to maximise children's learning opportunities.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and answer questions in their own time.

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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 partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to develop more effective ways to share information about children's learning and development  provide greater opportunities for children to think and respond to questions and help enrich their communication and language skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and children's records.  The inspector read the feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She effectively assesses risks to maintain safe, secure and healthy environments for children in her home and on outings. The childminder regularly undertakes training to remain up to date with current legislation. In addition, she researches changes to childcare practice as part of her professional development to help her meet children's individual needs effectively. The childminder encourages parents to share children's achievements from home and the setting, and offers guidance about how to support their children's learning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers all appropriate information from parents about children when they first start, to help her plan for their learning successfully from the beginning. She offers children a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder engages with children in play, supporting their learning. For example, she encourages children to name shapes during activities to enhance their early understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder provides opportunities for children to try things themselves, before she offers them some help. For instance, children solve the problem of how to stick the jewels on the crown during a creative activity. The childminder provides a wide range of books to help her support children's early literacy skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children's individual needs are met. For example, she caters for children with specific dietary requirements and provides suitable, healthy and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. The childminder praises children for all small achievements to help them grow in confidence. She gives them clear instructions for positive manners and behaviour. The childminder helps children learn about diversity beyond their immediate family experiences. For example, she reads a range of books about people with different cultures to their own and the festivals they celebrate during the year. This helps children learn to respect and value others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning and the move to school, when the time comes. They learn about healthy lifestyles, including through their daily experiences of healthy eating and regular access to outdoors. They are active and enjoy exploring. Children confidently choose toys and enjoy using a range of technology resources for different purposes. They enjoy singing to rhymes. Children are motivated learners and eagerly name objects and characters in their favourite books. They are kind and caring, and learn to manage their feelings and behave well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487475 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1025935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Shepperton, Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 6pm, on Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm and on Friday from 7.30am to 9am, during term time. During the holidays the provision operates on Tuesday to Friday from 8.15am to 6pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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