Childminder EY497772

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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

 Children are happy and settled. They enjoy caring and affectionate relationships with the childminder which help to promote their emotional well-being.  Children confidently investigate a good range of accessible play materials to support their continuous learning.  The childminder takes children on regular outings to help them learn about their local community and to extend their learning experiences. For instance, she takes them to the library to help build on their interest in books.  The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments of children's play. She monitors children's progress and plans activities to narrow any gaps in their learning. Children progress well in their learning and development.  Overall, partnership with parents are strong. The childminder effectively keeps parents up to date about their children's progress. They regularly share and exchange information to help promote children's continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents to help her evaluate her provision further and to drive continuous improvement.  On occasions, the childminder overdirects the children's play, giving them lots of ideas but not fully allowing them to explore and to develop these into their own thoughts and ideas.

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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 parents to regularly contribute to the self-evaluation process, to help identify further areas of development and to raise standards to an even higher level  allow children enough time to explore and think, and respond to questions being asked of them during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of the signs that indicate a child may be at risk from harm and of wider child protection issues. She knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessments help to minimise potential hazards to children in the house, garden and on outings. The childminder is warm, caring and enthusiastic in her approach. She uses her experience of previous roles, reads widely and keeps up to date with training to build on her professional knowledge and support good outcomes for children. Parent's written comments are positive. They value the support the childminder offers and speak very highly about the care she offers their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child well. She provides a broad curriculum that targets children's individual learning effectively to help them learn the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage in their learning. The childminder is highly attentive and supports children's play through good-quality teaching and interaction. For example, children become deeply engaged as they use their fingers and tools to explore and learn about different textures. Overall, children's early language and communication skills are promoted well. The childminder models language and encourages children to copy words and join in with familiar rhymes. She introduces new vocabulary in context as they share favourite books together. The childminder supports children's early mathematics skills throughout their play. For example, they count blocks and learn to identify and name colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled in this homely environment. They are confident to explore and investigate the world around them when they are at her home. The childminder enhances children's well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy various opportunities to socialise with other children at playgroups and parks in the local community. Children's behaviour is good. Gentle reminders and simple explanations are effectively used to help young children to learn how to manage their own behaviour. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides nutritious food for children to eat and teaches them how to follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a wide range of skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning. Children are confident around visitors. They are beginning to solve simple problems and test out their own ideas, for example, using blocks to steady a tower they are building. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and curiosity which helps them to become successful learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497772 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1036408 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 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. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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