Childminder EY497509

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and plans an exciting range of activities based on their stage of development, individual needs and emerging interests. Children make good progress, given their starting points.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and has introduced more creative play, such as introducing recycled resources for children to explore.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she reads children's favourite stories and they show delight in repeating familiar phrases within the storyline and sharing their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder has an exceptionally calm, patient and positive manner. She is highly skilled at modelling ways to help young children to resolve conflict. Children know the daily routine and show highly impressive levels of self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder encourages parents to provide ongoing information about children's

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This provision is good

achievements, interests and home events. She works closely with other early years settings that children attend. She shares her knowledge of each child to promote continuity in their care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to build on their already strong awareness of people's differences beyond their own family.

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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 further opportunities for children to learn about people's similarities and differences in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector talked and listened to children as they played.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as safeguarding and risk assessment procedures, and viewed children's development records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is very attentive to all aspects of children's safety. For example, she regularly reviews and uses detailed risk assessments of the home, garden and outings to help minimise risks to children. The childminder engages in effective professional development to improve her own knowledge and understanding of children even further. For example, recent training supports her in helping young children manage their behaviour and resolve conflict. In addition, she has increased her understanding of how to prepare boys for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder draws effectively on her teaching qualification to provide meaningful learning experiences that engage children. Young children show high levels of perseverance, for example, as they explore and discover how toys fit together. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, they count the ducks when playing a magnetic fishing-rod game together. The childminder seizes every opportunity to support children's early writing skills. Children have fun using different objects, such as making marks with twigs in snow. She asks well-considered questions that encourage children to think about what is happening and why. For example, children discover snow disappears when they pour water over it and are intrigued to find a frog hidden under a leaf.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Excellent communication with parents helps the childminder to create an exceptionally welcoming and nurturing environment. Children develop exceptionally secure emotional attachments with the childminder and they flourish in her care. The childminder is highly effective at building on young children's independence. For example, she is extremely patient as she encourages toddlers to put on their coats, hats and gloves before going on outings. The childminder praises children for their efforts and children smile with immense pride in their achievements. Children have excellent opportunities to play outdoors and be active. They make significant progress in their physical skills and coordination in relation to their young age. The childminder meticulously plans and provides a range of very nutritious snacks and meals that enhances children's health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children cooperate readily, listen to and follow instructions, and play well together. Children develop good imaginative skills, for instance, as they engage readily in make- believe play. They have good opportunities to express their creativity. They enjoy singing songs and moving their bodies using ribbons as they dance to music. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497509 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1037247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Epsom, Surrey. The childminder works between 8am and 6pm on various days of the week, preferably during term time only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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