Childminder EY360333

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 13 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder closely monitors children's individual progress. She plans interesting and challenging, yet achievable, next steps to support their learning. Children make good progress given their starting points.  Children's language is promoted well. The childminder effectively encourages and supports children's vocabulary during activities, such as using expressive language to describe an erupting volcano.  Children independently access an excellent range of accessible toys and play materials indoors and outdoors to support their continuous learning and development. All are of high quality and attractively displayed to inspire children as they play and learn.  Parents are well informed about their children's progress. The childminder shares activities with parents to encourage them to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder works effectively with other settings that children also attend, such as

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This provision is good

nursery and school, to provide continuity of care. They regularly share information to support all children to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help children to explore and investigate, such as through a variety of creative play experiences, to build on their already good understanding of the world.

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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

 extend children's opportunities to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world more extensively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector engaged with children during the inspection.  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 frequently updates and reviews her responsibilities around safeguarding. The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving her knowledge, skills and qualifications to improve outcomes for children. For example, having achieved a level 3 qualification, she has a greater understanding of how to promote children's learning in different ways. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessments are used effectively to help minimise potential hazards to children in the house, garden and when out on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports older children's learning enthusiastically. She uses high-quality, sustained interactions to support children as they play and explore. For example, she explains what happens when baking soda and vinegar are mixed together and their chemical reactions. Children giggle with delight as they add colouring and talk enthusiastically of exploding volcanoes. The childminder provides opportunities for the children to use their imaginations as they learn about the wider world. For example, as children talk excitedly about a horse chestnut tree the childminder extends their learning by questioning why twigs have large sticky red buds and how conkers are surrounded by a spiky green case. Children use their expressive language to talk about their home experiences. For example, they share the birth of calves, lambs and chicks on their farm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form exceptional attachments with the childminder to support their self-esteem; for example, through frequent praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate they feel safe in the childminder's care. For instance, they confidently share what they would like to do next and the childminder totally respects their decisions. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Gentle reminders and simple explanations are extremely well used to help children to learn how to manage their own behaviour. Children are polite and show great care and consideration to younger children. Children are developing an excellent awareness of how to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, they plant and harvest a wide range of fruit and vegetables in the garden and use these when preparing their own snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent in their play and develop keen attitudes to learning. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. They enjoy listening to their chosen stories and recognise their written names. They develop good physical skills, such as handling small equipment, drawing, balancing and climbing. Children learn about a range of festivals and listen to dual-language audio books in their home language. They learn about the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360333 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1129986 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and works in Milford, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Thursday all year round, except public holidays and family holidays. She works with another registered childminder. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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