Childminder EY386472

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2018 20 May 2015

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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 form strong bonds with the childminder. She acts as a good role model and has a warm, caring approach. She offers children gentle guidance and praise, which helps them to learn to behave well.  Effective analysis of children's assessment information enables the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning and development and plan for their next steps. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including pre- school. They show high levels of understanding and confidence when speaking and listening to the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully informed of activities and experiences their children enjoy during the day. These positive partnerships support continuity in children's care, learning and development.  Children have good opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences

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This provision is good

between themselves and others. For instance, the childminder provides resources to help children to develop their knowledge of people who have disabilities and cultural differences. This helps children learn how to respect and value others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help young children think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities and encourage children to make more independent choices in their play.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to think and solve problems for themselves, to further extend their learning  provide further opportunities to encourage younger children to make more independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps the children in her care safe.  The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters regularly. She understands what to do should she have any concerns about a child. For instance, she knows the indicators that may suggest children are at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. The childminder keeps her professional skills up to date. For example, she completes online courses, reads relevant documentation and shares information with other childminders to help sharpen her teaching skills. The childminder effectively reviews her practice and provision. Since her last inspection, she has taken positive steps to make improvements. For example, she has improved the way she responds to children when asking them questions, to allow them time to respond.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and provides interesting activities. Young children show curiosity and explore the resources. For instance, they eagerly play with rice and confidently pour it from one container to another. As they play, the childminder asks children questions, such as 'Which container is big and which is small?' Children show a good understanding and recognise the different sizes of the containers. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she uses their individual interests when asking them questions. Children confidently share their ideas and recall past experiences with the childminder. For example, they talk about when they fell over and hurt their knee.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She completes daily checks on her home and ensures the environment is free from any possible risks. The childminder teaches children to be aware of possible risks. For example, they talk about it being wet and muddy in the garden and how this may make the ground slippery. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to support children's physical well-being and good health. For example, she encourages children to take part in physical activities, such as using apparatus at the local park. Children's behaviour is good. They respond well to the childminder's positive approach and understand her house rules and expectations. For example, children know they must sit at the table for meals and follow good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They show good levels of understanding, follow instructions and complete simple tasks. For example, they help the childminder to tidy the toys away when they finish playing with them. Toddlers are curious, keen to explore and have an increasing ability to concentrate well during activities. They readily respond to the childminder's gentle guidance and have a very good understanding of routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386472 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1093680 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Burpham, in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder is available Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am until 5pm, term time only.

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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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