Childminder EY497735

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 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 build secure attachments with the childminder. She is very attentive and intuitive towards their needs. For instance, she instantly knows when they are tired or hungry.  The childminder prioritises involving parents in their children's progress and development. For example, they receive daily updates and play a large part in planning for their children's next steps for their future learning.  Children are engaged and inquisitive in their play and learning. They are confident in exploring the environment around them and in trying new things.  The childminder is committed to continually raising the quality of her provision. She regularly evaluates what she can improve on and welcomes the comments and views of parents and children in helping to identify areas for change.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who helps children to start to understand and manage their own feelings to support them in building important

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely focus on additional ways to enhance her professional development and raise the quality of her teaching to the highest possible level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not support children to have enough time to explore and investigate in their own play and choices to promote their independence.

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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

 focus more precisely on additional ways to enhance professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible levels  support children to have more time to explore and investigate at their own pace to promote independence in their interests and choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for the childminding provision.  The inspector observed the childminder and children at play and how the teaching affects their learning and development.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's developmental records, and also took into account the views and comments of parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and reporting procedures she would use to protect the welfare of the children in her care.  The inspector and the childminder held discussions about how she evaluates her provision 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 confident in how she would identify possible signs of abuse and the reporting procedures she would use to protect a child's welfare. The childminder uses thorough risk assessments to help ensure that her home and areas she uses for outings are safe and suitable for children. She also helps children to become more aware of immediate risk, such as learning about crossing the road safely and practising fire drills. The childminder helps children to become more aware of their immediate community, such as with trips to the local shops and library. Parents give many positive comments on the genuine care and attention that the childminder provides and how children progress well in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress well. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and provide additional support if required. The childminder is aware of the differences in how children grow and develop. For instance, she provides many sensory experiences for very young children and encourages them to explore natural items. She helps children to use simple mathematics in their everyday play and learning. For instance, as they march outside they recite numbers. The childminder helps children to build on their small physical skills. For example, they help to build towers with the coloured bricks and post similar shapes into the correct spaces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder. She is a good role model who is loving and kind, and this helps children to build a sense of belonging. The childminder constantly praises children for their efforts and achievements and this helps them to build a positive self- esteem in their own abilities. Children learn to be caring and kind. For instance, they enjoy caring for pets and know how to handle them gently. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy eating to support their physical well-being. For example, children are provided with nutritious and well-balanced snacks and meals that the childminder makes from fresh ingredients.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They happily participate in all activities and play and show a curiosity in exploring the environment around them. They are learning about the wider world and the differences and similarities in themselves and others. For example, they learn simple words in Spanish and taste different food from other countries. Children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497735 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1043518 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Horley, Surrey. She works all year round, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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