Childminder EY258426

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2018 3 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the quality of her practice well. She has worked well towards the recommendations from her previous inspection. For example, children now use a wide range of resources to help them to celebrate their own heritage and languages.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder helps them to build on vital social skills and as such, they display a secure awareness of caring and playing with others. For instance, older children readily help younger children to complete floor jigsaws and help them start to learn about problem solving with gentle instructions.  Parents comment on the excellent care the childminder provides. They value the consistent feedback on their children's progress and in helping to set next steps in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is at the very heart of the childminder's provision. She places a high importance on helping children to settle into her provision quickly.

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This provision is good

Children form very close bonds with her and this helps them to quickly become emotionally secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to provide additional challenge for the most able children to maximise their learning to the highest possible levels.  The childminder does not always use more innovative ways of asking open-ended questions to build on children's developing critical-thinking skills and responses.

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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

 provide even more challenge for the most able children to fully extend and maximise their learning to the highest possible levels  increase the use of open-ended questions to help children further develop their critical- thinking skills and responses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's developmental records.  The inspector held discussions at appropriate times with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder with the children during a variety of play and activities and the impact this has on their learning and development.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's use of evaluation and her current areas for improvement and change.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant about the protection of children in her care. She confidently identifies potential areas of abuse and the reporting procedures she would follow to ensure the welfare of children. The childminder prioritises her own professional development to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. She uses good risk assessments to minimise harm towards children, both in the home and while on outings. She shares ideas and information with other childminders to build on the experiences for the children. The childminder reflects on all areas of her provision and captures the views of both parents and children in helping to continually raise the quality of the care and teaching she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder captures all information about children when they first start. She uses this to precisely plan for their ongoing learning. She tracks and monitors children's progress and this helps her to quickly identify any potential gaps in their learning and provide additional support. The childminder helps children to develop a love of stories and books. For instance, children read interactive books in their own language and take turns to move the flaps to show the pictures underneath. The childminder helps to build on children's developing communication. For example, children use hand puppets to sing their favourite songs and enjoy copying the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder helps children to become independent quickly. Children display positivity in their own abilities and considerable efforts in attempting to do things without help. The childminder is an excellent role model who helps children to learn about boundaries and expectations. The nurturing nature of the childminder helps to provide children with a calm and enthralling play environment. For instance, children enter into in-depth conversations about the rain outside the window. This helps to build on children's curiosity in their learning and to prompt more questions for their inquisitive minds. Children are advanced about keeping themselves safe and in eating healthily. For example, they use real knives to cut up delicious fruit that they choose for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very engaged and keen in their learning and play. For instance, they use technology purposefully in play by making imaginary meals in the pretend microwave and are keen to observe as the real microwave makes similar noises. This helps them to learn about real items in the world around them. Children develop well from their starting points. They are developing the necessary skills for their future learning. Children have high levels of concentration and a determination in completing tasks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258426 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1091675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. She provides care for children on Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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