Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's effective partnerships with parents and other professionals help to provide consistency in children's care, learning and development. For example, the childminder shares strategies to help parents understand the potential dangers of the internet and how to keep children safe.  The childminder supports children from a young age to develop confidence and independence, preparing them well for school.  The childminder is warm and caring, and supports the children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she gives them specific praise to build on their self-esteem.  The childminder encourages the development of young children's communication and language skills well. For example, she talks to babies and listens as they babble back.  The childminder has an effective settling-in process. She understands the importance of asking parents to provide information to help her track children's progress from their

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This provision is good

starting points. She plans effectively to support children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide activities and opportunities that challenge children's thinking and help them to gain a greater awareness of diversity.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support some children's preference to play outdoors.

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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 gain a greater awareness of diversity  make greater use of activities and equipment for those children who prefer to play outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, policies and procedures.  The inspection spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder recognises the importance of developing her skills and has completed a range of training to build on her professional knowledge. For example, she has improved the development of children's communication and language skills after using what she learned from attending a course. She keeps her knowledge current, such as with regard to new legislation and practice. The childminder considers the children's and parents' views when evaluating her setting. She reflects on her practice and monitors children's progress, identifies any gaps in their learning and effectively puts a plan in place to address these. She has a good partnership with the schools that children attend. For example, she uses the same learning program as schools to help ensure continuity of learning. The childminder is aware of what to look out for and whom to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn, and she uses children's interests to plan enjoyable and exciting activities. For example, babies enjoy posting objects into different containers. She helps older children begin to link letters and sounds and plays games, such as naming things beginning with a particular sound. She repeats back words for younger children. Children learn how things work well, for instance, when they use toys that react when buttons are pressed. The childminder encourages children's mathematical development well. For example, she teaches older children simple additions and younger children learn to identify and name colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is effective in supporting children's understanding of how to keep safe. For example, older children are taught to be mindful as they play with equipment with small pieces which could be hazardous to younger children. The childminder teaches children how to tidy up and to minimise any trip hazards well. She is a good role model. The childminder is kind and caring, and has a welcoming and safe environment. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children about health and the positive affect food has on our bodies and how we need different foods to develop strong and healthy muscles. She supports children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are encouraged to share and take turns, and even very young children share and play well together. Children behave well and are developing a good awareness of how to manage their behaviour, and are beginning to be aware of the needs of others. Children learn about the world around them well and experiment with different equipment, such as magnifying glasses to identify bugs on a nature walk. Children choose their own resources from easily accessible storage and are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487878 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1010358 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 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 Oxted, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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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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