Childminder EY495704

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 effectively completes observations and monitors children's progress well. She plans an exciting range of activities based on children's stage of development and developing interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects on her practice and has introduced more outdoor learning experiences, for example, a mud kitchen in outdoor play.  Children's communication and language development is supported well. For example, the childminder models the words and sounds of younger children correctly as they start to say simple words to support their developing vocabulary.  The childminder is caring, reassuring and friendly. She engages well with children and is attentive to their needs. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being successfully.  Children move around the home and access toys independently, which are attractively displayed, making their own choices in their play.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder readily engages with parents, who appreciate the good-quality care and the many different learning opportunities their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly explore further ways to extend her already good knowledge and skills to improve the quality of teaching to outstanding levels.

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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

 build on opportunities for professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as safeguarding and risk assessment procedures, and viewed children's development records.  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 has a very clear knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and the action to take if concerned about a child's welfare. She regularly updates and reviews her responsibilities around safeguarding. The childminder is committed to make improvements to the quality of her setting and to improve outcomes for children. For example, she completes training, networks with other childminders and has started to reflect and evaluate her own practice. The childminder establishes good partnerships with other settings children attend and shares ongoing information with them. This offers a joined-up approach to support each child's individual learning style to help them to progress well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides everyday household objects to support young children's physical development and concentration skills. For example, children use pipe cleaners to thread through the holes in colanders. The childminder supports children's developing understanding of mathematics in space and shape. For instance, in their attempts to fit shapes into spaces on jigsaw puzzles. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to engage in creative activities. For example, children sing along to songs and participate in action rhymes. They explore a range of textures in sand, salt and mud play. Children enjoy books being read and like looking at books independently on comfy beanbags naming their favourite characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children have good levels of self-confidence and take an active part in their own self-care. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes and get their shoes and coats on ready for outings. The childminder promotes children's good health and well- being. For instance, she provides daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as children explore in the garden and have opportunities to visit local play parks for more challenging physical play. The childminder develops children's awareness of others, such as by taking them to visit a local residential home for older people. The childminder has completed training that helps her understand positive ways to manage children's behaviour. She uses praise and encouragement, puppets, pictures and stickers to help children learn how to manage their sometimes strong emotions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged and motivated in their play and learning. Young children learn how things work, for instance, when they use toys that react when levers are pressed and buttons are pushed. Children are learning to count and use mathematical language, such as 'big', 'small', 'high' and 'low' as they build with bricks. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495704 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1033241 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 4 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 2015. She lives in New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey. She provides care from Monday to Thursday for most of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in health and social care.

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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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