Childminder EY467829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 29 April 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 well-qualified and experienced childminder has high expectations for herself and the children in her care. She is passionate about providing good experiences for children. They have a wide range of stimulating activities to support their learning and development.  The childminder provides a home-from-home environment. She knows what children enjoy playing with and interacts very well with them to effectively support their language development.  Children are very well behaved and the childminder is a very good communicator with them. They have a close relationship with her. The childminder takes time to help new children feel settled and secure. She supports children's emotional well-being very well.  Parents are highly complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive from the well-organised childminder.  The childminder reviews the quality of her practice. She gathers feedback from parents

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This provision is good

to help continually enhance the care and learning that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not adapt her teaching to help younger children gain an understanding about numbers and what they represent.  The childminder has not fully developed the links with other early years providers to extend children's ongoing progress, such as through shared information.

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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

 take all opportunities to broaden younger children's understanding of early numeracy during everyday activities to support their mathematical understanding further  maximise links with other settings children also attend to share information about children's progress and use this more precisely to plan for their individual, future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of children's parents, from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very aware of her responsibility to protect children. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children. The childminder ensures all areas and outings are safe for children. She regularly completes training to increase her knowledge and skills. The childminder uses the knowledge gained to extend the opportunities provided to help children's preparation for school. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. Children are now able to independently access books to support their early reading and parents feel very involved in their children's learning. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and checks their progress to plan for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated in their play. They have fun taking part in the craft activities that the childminder provides. They concentrate on completing artwork and discover how to successfully use paint pens. The childminder follows children's lead and interacts very well to extend their thoughts and ideas as she does so. For instance, she introduces the idea of mixing their paints together to create a different colour. The childminder provides a running commentary and introduces new words to extend toddlers' vocabulary. She helps children to makes choices, such as selecting ribbons to place on the models that they create.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a flexible service for families. She knows the children in her care very well and is very attentive to their individual needs. Children display good manners and they are encouraged to develop good eating habits. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to promote their self-esteem. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children's dietary needs are met. Children are helped to follow good hygiene practices. They show that they feel comfortable with the childminder. For example, they cuddle up together on the sofa to enjoy the regular story time prior to having their sleep. Children take part in a range of activities to support their physical skills, such as growing vegetables and visiting parks that contain challenging play equipment. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as when they go on outings and when walking to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including their eventual moves on to school. They are developing independence, such as by helping themselves to books and finding their own shoes in preparation for playing outdoors. Children are building on their social skills and are learning how to take turns during their play. They enjoy listening to stories and joining in with familiar songs. They are developing good physical skills and are learning how to successfully operate interactive toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467829 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1069682 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has an appropriate 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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