Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2018 14 July 2015

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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 completes regular observations of children as they play. She uses this information successfully to make precise assessments and target any gaps in children's development. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and are affectionate towards each other. They listen to each other and play nicely together.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas of improvement to maintain high levels of provision. For example, she has introduced a wider variety of natural materials to encourage children's imagination and pretend play.  The childminder works closely with professionals at other settings that children attend. She exchanges relevant information about children's progress and understands the benefits of consistency to help raise outcomes for children.  The childminder checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards, to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about children's capabilities on entry and does not use all opportunities to encourage parents to share information about their children's ongoing achievements at home.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to think for themselves and express their own 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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry and encourage parents even further to regularly contribute to children's children ongoing achievements at home, to strengthen their learning and development  increase the opportunities for children to think for themselves and express their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare effectively. She implements a range of policies and procedures to help support her good practice. Following safeguarding training, she has updated these, for example, to help her protect children from harm and extreme views. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder links with other local childminders to discuss and share good practice and gain ideas. She completes research and training and makes good use of her new knowledge to provide children with exciting ways to learn. Parents' comments show how much they value and appreciate the good care and learning opportunities the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of good-quality resources. She fosters children's language and communication skills well. For example, she talks to children continually and praises younger children as they repeat new words. Children practise their early literacy skills. For example, they independently access books and delight in discussing pictures and pretending to read the words. Children develop their fine muscles. For example, younger children explore the sensory feel of rice and older children investigate different ways of transporting materials between containers. Children are developing an understanding of the world. For example, they discuss the flowers they have planted and know to water them in order for them to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the homely and welcoming environment. They show good manners and continuously use common courtesies, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder makes good use of mealtimes to help promote children's interest in healthy eating. Children enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active and practise new skills. For example, they learn to pedal ride-on toys and squeal with delight jumping and catching bubbles. The childminder constantly provides praise and encouragement to help children recognise their achievements. Children develop good social skills. For example, they socialise and interact with children of their own age at local groups in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. They are independent and show good practical skills. For example, children find their cups and plates and take their chairs to the table ready for their snack. They know to wash their hands, with little prompting. Children display a positive attitude to learning. For example, they learn to count and to recognise shapes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245095 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1128632 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Lightwater, Surrey. The childminder provides a service from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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